We all belong to different nations and are meant to be useful in any field we choose or find ourselves, whether in a civil or military service. The commitment to one’s duty usually gives a measure of peace of mind … Continue reading Duty, Marriage and Divorce: the Possibility of Universal Judgment by Samuel Oludare Olufemi – PAROUSIA Magazine
“Fears of the day, fly away,And let this maiden rest.”Whispered the angel through the window,Blue light of twilight on her face,”Let her fall into mystical dreams,O night, fall upon her in peace,Let not one troubled thought pass,For the night is … Continue reading An Angel’s Prayer by Clare Kinsella – PAROUSIA Magazine
The further I walked away from the body of Christ.It became harder to walk upright.Gravity gets intensified and my pulse dips below zero.Crows circle over my head like a false halo.So I pray as I walk faithlessly to receive a … Continue reading A Conversation Spanning Lifetimes by Michael Colon – PAROUSIA Magazine
Reflection and Familiarization of Isaiah 61,vv1-11.After thought a passage for illuminationLooking to the future with anticipationThat God for Israel intends restorationIf she as a nation goes for transformationAfter a period that earned her devastation.To understand the prophecy’s inspirationGod, after wilderness … Continue reading Two Poems from Toddy Hoare – PAROUSIA Magazine
“Odun n lo so pin o Baba mimo “, the song punctuated my sleep that chilly morning. I dragged the blanket reluctantly off my squeezed face, yawned and searched for the light switch on the wall close to my bed. I clicked it and stared helplessly at the … Continue reading A CHRISTMAS OF SPREAD FRAGRANCE by Adesina Ajala – Christmas 2023
“Move!” came the single shout of the Captain, Chris. It lacked the bark of an order, though the loudness indicated it was directed at the men. It registered to a few as a word of encouragement. Minions repeated it automatically … Continue reading WHAT LIES BEHIND FACES – A Christmas Tale by Su’eddie Vershima AGEMA – Christmas 2023
From “Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring” to “Joy To The World” the merriment and joyful spirit of Christmas resounds in every holiday Christmas Carol sung throughout the world. And when I was a little girl first learning how to … Continue reading Joy to the World by Luisa Kay Reyes – Christmas 2023
In the ladies’ bathroom of the funeral home, Helen wiped the tears from her eyes for the third time that morning. The funeral for Tyson would be starting soon, and she didn’t want to look too pathetic. She wanted to … Continue reading A Wasted Life By Timothy St John – Fiction – PAROUSIA Magazine
The healthy Jewish male is chauvinistic, and the culprit intruding on your space is not any different. You turned to stare at him as he walked slowly towards you. His gait was steady; though fatigue was etched across his face. … Continue reading An Outcast among Outcasts by Julianah Samson – Flash Fiction – PAROUSIA Magazine
Kirsty was always afraid to look down that large well of visions. Nonetheless, she frequently did it, just to curb any problem that arose or was about to arise… with mental and emotional preparation for the distress they would give … Continue reading Even Angels Have Flaws by Alexandria James – Fiction – PAROUSIA Magazine
1. Our heroes labour in vein Of what use is a heart if it cannot love For shedding one’s blood for another’s sake Is a mystery of passion, uncommon and rare One that only divine charity can understand. Your body … Continue reading Two Poems from JL Maikaho – PAROUSIA Magazine
In Sharon My God is a blood-red blossom lifted in the morning sun, whispering a jubilant dayspring song, calling from the stones of Zion. From fertile plains of Bethlehem sprang the beautiful rose of Sharon. O, Promised Land, you lay … Continue reading In Sharon by Dale Hensarling – Poetry – PAROUSIA Magazine
IN THREE SENTENCES In three sentences, my father defined faith: The substance of dreams The reality of nothingness The propeller of hope I divide faith like the aboki slices agege in my area: I slice into three … Continue reading IN THREE SENTENCES BY JOEL OYELEKE – POETRY – PAROUSIA Magazine
Calloused Hands I used to want soft hands, but I wasn’t born that wayPorcelain hands, made for ease and admirationOnes that did not have to dig up weeds to see a path forward. Instead of accepting the hand I was … Continue reading Calloused Hands by Jennifer Townsend – Poetry – PAROUSIA Magazine
We met in our fort off Hasbrook St. and Magee St. as we discussed our next football opponent. We were 8 guy’s and five girl’s and our corner was Magee St and Oakley St in Northeast Philadelphia to discuss our … Continue reading Lawndale Athletes against the Devil’s Gate by Dan McMeans – Fiction – PAROUSIA Magazine
“Daddy, do you see it?” Ellie, my seven year old daughter shouted to me as she strained at the harness of her child seat. She was pointing out the window to the sky. I looked at her questioningly via the … Continue reading The Face of God by Stephen Faulkner – Parousia Magazine
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