Francis Etheredge

Honest Rust and Gold Francis Etheredge

Honest Rust and Gold: A Second Collection of Prose and Poetry. Rust is the breaking down of metal, owing to water, air and other factors, whereas gold does not deteriorate; and, therefore, these metals sum up the difference between the destruction of sin and the ennobling action of God - as beautiful, precious and permanent as the poverty of our lives pleads for His help (cf. Psalm 34: 6). "Honest" speaks to the truth of these findings! At the same time, however, just as the Church's second collection is often for the needs of the world, so this book is about the wide ranging reality of the times in which we live: both timely to our generation and, at times, transcending time and addressing life's persistent questions. Moreover, as you will find, the book is bespeckled with the many guest-gifts that this prospector has received through inviting others to contribute!