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.

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.