quiet offeringgiven fullyfreely givenlight lit green leaveshush spray belowin upward strive rising wavesoft presenceyearn ascentbeyond reach fading leafduty donewaits descentto earth soilthere decomposeenrich the earth each moment blessedwith have to doand graceful livelife no regretsof glory goneor how to benew differently. we live life pathsby God designedHis choices madeall falls in placethough now and thenweContinue reading “Fading Leaf ~ Fr. T”
Category Archives: Poems
You’re a Rose
I once heard someone say,If you don’t change you do not grow,But I waved the thought away,For who were they to think they know,I’d always stayed the same,A heart that thrived within the cold,At least that’s what I had been told,But deep within my mind,A thought grew slowly, bit by bit,Until I felt trapped inContinue reading “You’re a Rose”
Badam Leaves ~ Fr. T
Art unmatchedcreative divinebadam leavesfallen gatheredrain washedcolour splashedeach uniquevaried designrearranged… He does it all the timethis loving Godall round every timeplants flowers oceanscreatures mountainsinsects butterflies…restlessly makingmore beautiful for us… most wonderful of alleach human beingcreations bestin image likenessHis very own our grateful living:joyous responseto glory gifts He givesto glory gift He is…
Fallen Leaves ~ Fr. T
Fallen badam leaves scattered on the ground carelessly.Soon to be swept away to garbage.I wandered among them searching, selecting, picking up,putting together… The three in the centre are long ago dried up pipal leaves… also very beautiful… flip flit float fallfatal end now stayedpicked purposefullyas art hand propelsto wild expanse beyond arranged then mystic shapegraciousContinue reading “Fallen Leaves ~ Fr. T”
Being Calm
It is not easy to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure. Stress is a normal part of modern life, but if you’re often faced with stressful situations and feel panicked or overwhelmed trying to deal with them, you may benefit from learning some coping strategies that can help you to stay calm. Nowadays, simplyContinue reading “Being Calm”
April Fools Day: Origins
Where do we get the strange custom of playing pranks on April 1? The short answer is that nobody knows for sure. All we know is that the custom was known in Renaissance Europe, and probably has roots older than that. Some people think the idea of April Fools’ Day goes back to classical RomanContinue reading “April Fools Day: Origins”
5 Lessons the Storms of Life can Teach Us
Nature’s storms have a beauty of their own, even though they can be frightening and unpredictable. It’s breathtaking to see the night sky illuminated by flashes of light and watch the power of the wind sweep rain across the landscape. Storms are the perfect reminder of the power of God. No matter how far technologyContinue reading “5 Lessons the Storms of Life can Teach Us”
Find Friends who Believe in You When…
It’s important to make friendships that have depth and meaning. Friendships that contain more than going out on a Friday night to drink yourself stupid, friendships that have more complexity than going out to lunch and gossiping about other people’s lives, friendships that are more than shallow conversations you could have with just about anyone.Continue reading “Find Friends who Believe in You When…”
Move Forward
We all make mistakes. Some of them are big while some are small. We can correct them and learn from them. One thing is for sure, when we have done what we can, we must move forward. The problem with obstacles and challenges are being stuck in them. We sometimes would remain in that space.Continue reading “Move Forward”
In a World Full of Critics, Be an Encourager
It is but natural to get completely frustrated, frazzled and fraught by the numerous opinions and suggestions on all you do from everyone around you. So many of us give up when we hear negative feedback as we work hard towards our goal. Choosing a contagious group of friends and a solid support system isContinue reading “In a World Full of Critics, Be an Encourager”
Kenrick Vaz 