The Poem

The Poem

I knelt to pray but not for long, I had too much to do.

I had to hurry and get to work for bills would soon be due.

So I knelt and said a hurried prayer, and jumped up off my knees.

My Christian duty was now done my soul could rest at ease.....

All day long I had no time to spread a word of cheer

No time to speak of Christ to friends, they'd laugh at me I'd fear.

No time, no time, too much to do, that was my constant cry,

No time to give to souls in need but at last the time, the time to die

I went before the Lord, I came, I stood with downcast eyes.

For in his hands God held a book; It was the book of life.

God looked into his book and said 'Your name I cannot find

I once was going to write it down... But never found the time'

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

Happy moments, praise God.

Difficult moments, seek God.

Quiet moments, worship God.

Painful moments, trust God.

Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity
Monette Mallari © 08/11/08

It's awesome to see Almighty Father's creation.
There’re superb works all over the nation.
Crater Lake, Niagara Falls, and Yellow Stone,
Their beauty are really well known.

It's incredible when Jesus was around.
Great miracles happened in every town.
The lame walks straight and the blind sees.
He loved without limit grand like the sea.

It's amazing when the Holy Spirit is at work,
His fire of love is like a blazing torch.
Be ready when he breathes into our souls,
His powerful presence will transform us all.

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one.
Imagine working together united as one.
When we surrender to Him our lives,
God's graces overflows and gladens our hearts!

Spiritual Toolbox

Spiritual Toolbox
(Based from Fr. Dave Gutmann’s homily)
Monette Mallari © 08/11/08

Our pastor had a great homily
when we went to church very early.
He has a toolbox in his office,
the tools are handy for the novice.

He suggested to everyone
that every household should have one,
a toolbox that enrich our lives,
also to share and touch other lives.

He showed first the old crucifix
that can drive out bad spirit,
the never tangled rosary,
and bottled water that is holy.

A bible that can be used easily,
and a prayer book he reads daily.
A prayer card can be use simply
in our spiritual journey.

The question he asked to everyone,
what can you add in the Toolbox?
Paper and pencil are what I’ll add
to write my poems as I’m inspired!

What about you my dearest friend,
What can you add in the Toolbox?