A young Christian man
He desires martyrdom
Mother takes his clothes

Haiku of the Saints: Origen

Hanging with the boys
Tempted by a neighbor's pear
Totally depraved

Haiku of the Saints: Augustine

This is my body
This cup is filled with my blood
Do this, remember

Haiku of the Saints: The Eucharist

Our God, One and Three
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Blessed Trinity

Haiku of the Saints: The Trinity

Universal hope
The apokatastasis
All will become orb

Haiku of the Saints: Origen

Nails, crown, spear, and whip
The blessed wounds of Jesus
So moist, so gory

Haiku of the Saints: The Passion

To any question
The answer is Jesus Christ
His "Yes" overcomes "No"

Haiku of the Saints: Karl Barth

Trample upon Me
Forsaken by the Father
I can take your foot

Haiku of the Saints: Our Lord of the Fumi-e