Exultation of the Cross

EXULTATION OF THE CROSS

The Cross, a symbol of love divine,

Two wooden pieces, yet oh so fine.

Stained with the blood of Christ, our Lord,

A simple plank, now a holy chord.

On Calvary's hill, He bore our pain,

Died our death, and rose again.

The Throne of the Saviour, where love did shine,

Redeeming the world, one drop at a time.

In the Cross, we see God's love so true,

And the cruelty of sin, that nailed Him anew.

A Monument of Love, that tells the greatest tale,

Of sacrifice and mercy, that never fails.

Beyond the Cross, we see the glory of God,

The resurrection power, that lifts us from the sod.

No cross, no crown, the pathway to eternity,

A bridge between earth and heaven, for you and me.

By the Cross, death was conquered, sin was paid,

Satan's power defeated, heaven was displayed.

The Weapon of Victory, that gives us might,

Jesus defeated hell, and brought us to the light.

From the Cross, forgiveness flows like a stream,

Mercy and grace, that heals our deepest dream.

The curse was changed to blessing, shame to grace,

Punishment to redemption, in this holy place.

Of the Cross, we venerate, and honor its might,

The Instrument of Salvation, that shines so bright.

Not just a symbol, but the essence of our faith,

The Cross of Christ, that gives us life and hope to sway.

To the Cross, we bend our knee,

And proclaim its power, for all to see.

Hail Holy Cross, our Saviour's mighty sign,

From which we draw strength, to carry our cross in line.

Be Merciful

Be Merciful 

Be merciful, just like our Father above,

Don't judge, for we're imperfect, filled with love.

Condemn not, for we're sinful, too,

Forgive, and let love shine through.

Forgiveness heals the heart and soul,

Reconciles relationships, makes us whole.

Without it, hurt and anger will remain,

And love will be incomplete, in vain.

Give with joy, for it's in giving we receive,

A good measure, pressed down, shaken, and freed.

Like Mother Teresa, may our hearts be light,

Filled with love, and a spirit of delight.

May we choose mercy, forgiveness, and love,

And reflect God's kindness, sent from above.

Rejoice in Suffering

Rejoice in Suffering 

In suffering's dark and troubled night

We find a strange and wondrous light

A chance to share in Christ's own pain

And prove our faith, like gold refined in flame

With eternal eyes, we see beyond

The temporary trials that surround

And find our joy, our strength, our might

In heaven's promise, shining like a light

God's presence sustains, His Spirit empowers

We are not alone, in darkest hours

Through Christ, we can endure and stand

And find our reward, in His outstretched hand

Like St. Paul, let our hearts declare

"I can endure all things, through Christ who's there"

And in our suffering, may we find

A joy that's rooted, in heaven's design.

Hearing and Speach

Hearing and Speach 

Listen before you speak, a lesson true,

Jesus heals the deaf and dumb, a message anew.

Two ears to hear, one mouth to share,

Let's use them wisely, show we care.

In a world of noise, let's learn to hear,

The voice of conscience, the Word so clear.

Let's speak with kindness, truth, and grace,

And use our words to build, not erase.

May Jesus heal our tongues, set them free,

To speak life-giving words, a blessing to see.

Let's praise and worship, use our voice to share,

The love of God, and show we care.

Horror of Hunger

Horror of Hunger

Hunger's pangs, a universal cry

For food, for love, for a gentle sigh

In fields, in temples, on highways wide

Empty bellies, hearts full of pride

From David's bread to disciples' grain

Hunger's fire burns, a driving pain

In lockdowns, in wars, in darkest night

Hunger's shadow looms, a constant fight

Mother Teresa's heart, a love so true

Feeding souls, as well as bodies anew

A hunger deeper, a void so vast

Only love and God can forever last

Let us feed, let us love, let us share

For in giving, our own hunger's repaired

And in the silence, a whisper's heard

"Our hearts are restless, until they rest in God."

Bridegroom

Bridegroom 

The Bridegroom's presence, a joyful sight

No need to fast, when He's in our light

His absence comes, with death's dark night

Then we mourn, and fast with all our might

But now He's here, let's rejoice and feast

Celebrate the Eucharist, His love to taste

Don't fast from joy, or absent yourself too

Be close to the Bridegroom, as friend and true

Nourished by Him, in the Eucharist's delight

Feasting on love, in the marriage of light

Let's not make Him sad, with a distant heart

Be with the Bridegroom, never to depart

May our relationship, with Jesus be true

As friends of the Bridegroom, forever anew.

Peter's Boat

PETER'S BOAT

Simon's boat, a symbol true,

Of life's ups and downs, we go through.

From empty nets to abundant catch,

God's surprise, our humble patch.

Failure's lesson, we must face,

Generosity's reward, a sacred space.

Trust in God, obedience too,

Miracles happen, for me and you.

Humility's key, as we grow,

Pride and glory, let them go.

Sacrifice, a choice we make,

God first, all else, for His sake.

May Simon's boat, be our guide,

Through life's phases, we'll abide.

With God on board, we'll never fail,

In His love, our hearts will sail.

Demon Knows Jesus

DEMON KNOWS JESUS

In Nazareth, rejection's sting

But in Capernaum, acceptance's wing

Jesus faces both, with grace divine

A lesson for us, to accept life's design

With words of wisdom, He teaches us all

And with healing power, He stands tall

Almighty and Holy, His name we proclaim

Like Mary, we honor, His glory and fame

In good days and bad, we'll find our way

Through Jesus' guidance, come what may

So let us listen, reflect and obey

And acknowledge His power, every single day.

Prophet of Nazareth

Prophet of Nazareth 

In Nazareth, a prophet did stand,

Rejected by his own, with familiar hands.

They knew him as a boy, a carpenter's son,

But failed to see the Son of God, the work just begun.

Criticism and correction, hard to bear,

But necessary for growth, to show we care.

Let's not react with anger and pride,

But accept and learn, and step aside.

Like Jesus, let's move on, don't look back,

Maturity and peace, on our journey's track.

For our worth isn't measured by others' sight,

We are valuable, shining with inner light.

Clean Heart

CLEAN HEART 

From within, the heart's dark night

Evil thoughts emerge, a woeful sight

Defilement's source, a soul's despair

A heart unclean, beyond repair

But fear not, for there's hope in sight

Purification's gentle, loving light

Through Eucharist's sacred, holy fire

God recreates, our hearts' desire

In Communion's grace, we're made anew

Sanctified, our hearts, pure and true

And when we fall, and sin corrupts

Confession's mercy, our souls corrects

With every beat, our hearts entwine

With God's own heart, a love divine

Let us tend, our inner garden fair

And cultivate, a heart that's pure and rare

For external cleanliness, may hide the stain

But inward defilement, only love can obtain

So let us seek, the purification true

Through grace and mercy, shining bright and new.

Little things Matter

LITTLE THINGS MATTER 

Faithfulness in little things we do,

Reveals our integrity, shines through.

God sees our hearts, our every deed,

And rewards our faithfulness in time of need.

Little things, though unseen by human eyes,

Are great things to God, who tests our sighs.

Integrity is built in everyday choices,

And fidelity is proved in humble voices.

Saints are made in little steps of faith,

And sinners too, in small rebellions' sway.

Let us be faithful in all we do,

And win God's appreciation, pure and true.

For in the end, when our lives are told,

We'll find our greatest joy in being bold,

In saying "I have done what I was meant to do",

And living an integrated life, through and through.

Be Prepared

Be Prepared 

Prepare for life's journey, don't be late

Good preparation leads to a successful state

Prudence is key, don't rely on others' aid

Be self-sufficient, and don't be afraid

Life is uncertain, with unexpected twists

Accept the fact, and be prepared to persist

Punctuality is crucial, don't delay

Respect time, and seize the day

Our choices determine our destiny's course

Act responsibly, and make wise force

Don't miss opportunities, or regret what's past

Make the right decisions, and forever last.

Opposite Pole

Opposite Pole

A birthday celebrated, a life laid down

A hero's final day, a villain's renown

Joy and sorrow, intertwined in fate

A stark reminder, of life's fragile state

Celebration and tragedy, entwined in one

Sinners rejoice, while a saint's life is undone

Yet, evil's triumph, is short-lived and brief

For good prevails, in the end, in relief

Prestige and principle, a choice to make

Stand for truth, or honor's sake

Values over vanity, a noble creed

Live for what's right, in word and deed

Guilt and truth, a conscience that knows

Crimes may be hidden, but guilt forever grows

Silenced lips, but truth forever speaks

A triumph of justice, in eternal seeks.

Naked before GOD

Naked before GOD

Before God, we stand, with no disguise,

Our souls laid bare, with no surprise,

No garments, no masks, can hide our shame,

He sees the heart, and knows our true name.

Whitewashed tombs, with beauty to behold,

Conceal the rot, of a heart grown cold,

Lips that glow, with cherry red deceit,

Eyes that behold, with secrets to keep.

Garments of pride, and vestments of gold,

Cannot conceal, the heart that's grown old,

For God looks deep, beyond the outward show,

And sees the truth, that only He can know.

Let us not pretend, with false display,

For beauty fades, and holiness stays,

Let us be true, with hearts of integrity,

And remember, God sees our true identity.

Righteous Spirit of Law

Righteous Spirit of Law

With righteous zeal, Jesus speaks His mind,

Denouncing hypocrisy, a heart left behind,

The Pharisees' flaw, a outward show,

Concealing greed, self-indulgence's woe.

Justice, Mercy, Faith, the triad true,

More important than tithes, or rituals anew,

Almsgiving without justice, mere display,

Prayers without faith, a hollow way.

Forgiveness and love, the heart's pure gold,

Religion without mercy, grows cold,

Clean the outside, but inside purify,

For Jesus sees the heart, with piercing eye.

Let us bathe our souls, in His holy light,

And cleanse our hearts, from the dark of night,

For outward show, will not suffice,

Only a pure heart, brings true paradise.

Hypocrites and Blind

Hpocrites and Blind Guide

With stern words, Jesus denounced the few,

Hypocrites and blind guides, their hearts untrue,

Their words and deeds, a mismatched pair,

Condemned by Jesus, with no mercy to spare.

He sought not to condemn, but to set free,

From sin and pride, a path to humility,

Nicodemus, a Pharisee, believed and sought,

Jesus' mercy and guidance, his heart was caught.

Let us reflect on our own lives and ways,

Do our words match our deeds, or do we stray?

May we walk the walk, and not just talk,

Lest we be blind guides, and our hearts turn to chalk.

For Jesus condemns sin, not the sinner true,

Seek mercy and honesty, and see His love shine through.

Words of Eternal Life

Words of Eternal Life

In fleeting life, with brokenness and strife

We search for hope, a guiding light in life

Peter's words echo, a heartfelt cry

"Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words to live by"

In stress and fear, in comfort and in might

Your words, O Lord, shine like a beacon in the night

Peace, strength, and hope, in every troubled sea

Your promises, a refuge for you and me

When insecure, scared, lonely, or weak

Your words, a balm, our souls to seek

In sin and hopelessness, Your mercy shines

A love abounding, forever divine

These words, a lamp, for our earthly way

A light to guide us, come what may

And in eternity, they'll be our delight

Words of Eternal Life, shining with all Your might.

Prejudice

Prejudice 

Prejudice, a fog that obscures our sight

Blinding us to truth, and worth in plain light

Nathanael's doubt, a lesson to us all

To put aside bias, and hear the heart's call

Like Nathanael, we judge with hasty eyes

But Jesus shows us, a different surprise

He sees beyond, to the heart's core

And finds the good, we've ignored before

Let's lay aside, our preconceived might

And see the beauty, in morning light

For every soul, is a unique design

Deserving respect, and a loving mind

Like Jesus, let's seek, the good in each face

And bring out the best, in every time and place

Throw off the glasses, of prejudice and fear

And see the world, with love and clarity clear.

Love of God and Love of Neighbor

Love of God and Love of Neighbor 

With heart, soul, mind, and strength, we adore

The Lord our God, forevermore

And as we love Him with all our might

We're called to love our neighbor in sight

For love of God and love of neighbor blend

Inseparable, a true Christian's trend

Caring for the poor, the vulnerable too

Reflecting God's love, in all we do

Christ's selfless love, a guiding light

Impels us to live, for Him alone tonight

May our love shine bright, a beacon true

Inspired by Christ, forever anew.

Queen of Heaven

Queen of Heaven

Mary, Queen of Heaven's throne,

Assumed and crowned, now reigns alone,

With virtues holy, she adorns her soul,

A queen of heaven, in glory whole.

On earth, she lived as humble servant true,

Now pours down blessings, with love anew,

In rosary prayers, we hail her name,

"Holy Queen" we say, with reverence and fame.

In Easter's joy, we pray to her as well,

"Queen of Heaven", her story to tell,

Of sufferings shared, and glory gained,

A cross to bear, a crown to obtain.

In litany's call, she's queen of all,

Angels, saints, and families, one and all,

On earth, we honor her, our queen and mother dear,

Who reigns in heaven, and sheds tears.

With influence over the King's throne,

She opens treasures, for us to atone,

Oh, privileged sinners, to have her as our guide,

A mother on earth, a queen in heaven's tide.