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.

St. Jacinta Chapel at Goa Jacinto Iceland

Sao Jacinto Chapel 

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.

Avila Jyothi Seminary Chapel, Mapusa Goa

Carmelite Monastery Margao, Goa

Carmelite Monastery, Margao Goa

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.

Never Ending

Never Ending

Greed's insatiable thirst, a never-ending sea

Desiring more, yet never satisfied, we see

Contentment's peace, lost in the haze

Chasing more, in endless daze

Jealousy's dark shadow, corrodes the heart

Comparing lives, a toxic art

Counting others' blessings, instead of our own

Blinding us to the good, that's already sown

Let's learn to appreciate, who we are

Embracing our uniqueness, like a shining star

Praising God for what we have, not what we lack

Finding peace in contentment, no need to look back

May our hearts be filled, with gratitude and cheer

Focusing on our own path, without a jealous tear

For in the end, it's not what we have that matters most

But the love and joy we share, that forever boasts.

Dinal Destiny

Fnal Destiny

Wealth's fleeting charm, a temporary hold

Can't buy our way, to a heavenly gold

Character and love, our true destiny shape

Not riches or gold, but a heart that escapes

The rich man's mistake, a lesson to share

Attachment to wealth, left him with nothing to spare

Lazarus' faith, a humble heart did bear

A treasure in heaven, beyond compare

St. Francis' example, a path to emulate

Detachment and love, a true Christian state

Love God and neighbor, a command to fulfill

A heart of generosity, our true wealth to build

Let's reflect on our ways, and ask with sincerity

Are we using our gifts, to set humanity free?

May love and detachment, guide us on our way

To a treasure in heaven, that never fades away.