Collected Poetry of Fr David Jones
Ad Maiestatem
Ad Maiestatem – Volume I presents the early body of Fr. David Jones’ poetry, shaped by years of prayer, solitude, and interior listening. These poems arise from a life lived close to silence, where faith is not explained but revealed restraint.
Ad Maiestatem
Ad Maiestatem – Volume II gathers poems written between 1984 and 1993, a period marked by transition, deepening interior life, and renewed engagement with the world. The work reflects a voice formed by discipline and patience.
Ad Maiestatem
A lifelong poetic journey where silence, beauty, and truth converge.
Ad Maiestatem is not meant to be rushed through. It is a book that asks the reader to slow down and remain present. Written over forty years, these poems grow out of a life shaped by silence, prayer, and long seasons of solitude. They reflect a monastic and eremitic path where beauty is not decorative, but something discovered through attention and endurance. Drawing on ancient tradition and lived experience, the poems turn inward, toward faith as something known quietly rather than argued. Each piece unfolds at its own pace, allowing meaning to emerge slowly. In these pages, human sorrow and grace, passing time and eternity, are held together through a restrained, honest beauty that leads gently toward truth.
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262
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English
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Ad Maiestatem
A Journey of Identity, Courage, and Transformation
Ad Maiestatem – Volume II brings together poems written between 1984 and 1993, a period marked by both withdrawal and renewal. These years reflect a life shaped by silence, but also by gradual return and growth. The collection begins at La Trappe in Normandy, where days passed in prayer, solitude, and routine. The poems from this time formed slowly, emerging from stillness rather than intention. The journey then continues to Roscrea, Ireland, where the support of superiors and the surrounding community allowed the writing to open and strengthen. This volume traces a movement from quiet endurance toward a more settled confidence, without ever leaving the discipline of contemplative life.
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353
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English
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Ad Maiestatem
Written as a lived journal in verse, this volume follows a Catholic priest through upheaval, displacement, formation, and finally into silence.
The journey begins in Carthusian solitude and moves through Rome and Italy during a period of deep instability. The author is sent from his original Irish Abbey, later demolished, into uncertainty. He witnesses the collapse of community life, continues his doctoral research in Rome, and advances through perpetual vows, the diaconate, and priesthood. Assignments shift. Communities fracture. Foundations once thought secure begin to fall away.
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478
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English
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Key Features
Sacred Resonance
Poems reflecting faith, devotion, and the quiet interior life of monastic contemplation.
Path of Solitude
Guides readers through stillness, inner reflection, and the soul’s encounter with the Divine.
Eternal Contemplations
Explores timeless truths, the human heart, and the sacred mysteries of life through poetry.
Illuminated Visions
Features evocative imagery that deepens the emotional and spiritual experience.
About The Author
Father David Jones
Contemplates the soul, time, and the eternal
Fr. David Jones, now living a life of quiet reflection in Duleek, brings decades of monastic insight to his poetry. His years in a Carthusian monastery in France shaped a deep understanding of the soul, the passage of time, and the subtle boundary between the earthly and the divine. From this spiritual vantage, his writing invites readers to pause, reflect, and journey beyond the ordinary, exploring the mysteries that lie at the heart of human experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Ad Maiestatem about?
It’s a poetry collection exploring faith, solitude, spiritual growth, and monastic life through reflective and evocative verse.
2. Who is the author?
Fr. David Jones is a former Carthusian monk who spent years in contemplative life, now sharing spiritual insights through poetry.
3. What themes does the book explore?
Themes include devotion, self-reflection, divine connection, the human soul, and the journey of spiritual awakening.
4. Is the book suitable for all readers?
Yes, it’s ideal for anyone interested in contemplative poetry, spirituality, or personal reflection.
5. Are there illustrations in the book?
Yes, the book includes beautiful illustrations that complement the poetry and enhance the reading experience.