ACROSTIC POEMS (19/02/2019 – Tuesday)
A – Acronym in the form of poem
C – Creative way to make a point
R – Remembering its significance
O – Or its meaning for guidance
S – Simply recite from
T – Top to bottom
I – In the way it is written
C – Causing you to get the message meant
P – Poems easy to remember
O – Our way to recall important matter
E – Even the lessons to bestow
M – May be a help for me and you
S – Serving as simple reminder all through
ADULT (05/03/2019 – Tuesday)
A – Actualizing your gifts and potential
D – Dreams being realized and the essential
U – Untiring labor to live out mission in profession
L – Living the life of fruitful maturation
T – Time to fulfill the call and vocation
A G E D (06/02/2019 – Wednesday)
A – A time to savor God’s boundless love and goodness
G – Gratitude for years lived to its fullness
E – Ever pressing on to fulfill God’s vision and plan
D – Drawing others to the heavenly kingdom by your
guidance and wisdom
ANGELA (20/03/2019 – Wednesday)
A – A devoted wife and caring mother
N – Nurse by profession, all stages in life to care
G – God be with you in all you do
E – Even in hardship, He is close to you
L – Live and love like Christ all your days
A – Always following His ways
ANN (06/03/2019 – Wednesday)
A – A beloved daughter, dedicated employee
N – Nutritionist, helping others to be healthy
N- Nurturing the life of God’s people faithfully
BABY (18/02/2019 – Monday)
B – Baby, whether boy or girl
A – A great blessing you are to your mother and father
B – Born as fruit of their love
Y – You are truly a precious gift of God from heaven above
BENEDETTA (9/02/2019 – Saturday)
B – Beautiful lady with heart big and welcoming
E – Even to Frank, a faithful wife, so loving
N – Nurturing her two daughters to be good children
E – Even to society to be good citizens
D – Do continue to be good and charitable
E – Even in times of hardship and struggle
T – To God Almighty put all your trust
T – Throughout your life His graces suffice
A – And He accepts your praise and sacrifice
CHILDREN (5/03/2019 – Tuesday)
C – Christ loved and blessed them
H – Heaven and God’s kingdom to you be given
I – If you become like little children
L – Living simply, full of trust and innocence
D – Depending totally in their parents’ care and providence
R – Relying on them for everything
E – Entrusting their life and future
N – Nurturing them with good values to mature
CHRISTIAN
C – Christian – baptized to follow Christ’s life and His way
H – Holy Spirit’s gifts bestowed on Confirmation day
R – Receiving divine power and graces from above
I – In carrying out the Christian duties out of love
S – Serving and loving God with one’s whole heart
T – To neighbors, His love, mercy and compassion to impart
I – Imitating Christ, our Model, Savior, Teacher and Brother
A – Acknowledging all as brothers and sisters under One
Father
N – Never taking part in works of darkness and evil
COUPLE (5/02/2019 – Tuesday)
C – Christ called you to live holy lives together
O – On Him rely and put your trust as your center
U – United in mutual love, faith and unity
P – Partners with God in caring for children dutifully
L – Living faithfully the married vocation as couple
E – Eternal reward be yours in full
CREATION (23/01/2019 – Wednesday)
C – Care and concern for all God’s creation
R – Respect for life from conception and its promotion
E – Even to protect the environment and nature from
destruction
A – Are integral part of our mission and vocation
T – To God, one day an account we have to render
I – In the ways we use wisely or squander
O – Our God –given gifts, talents and resources
N – Never taking life for granted but strive to reach
its fullness
C R O C H E T (12/12/2018)
C – Craft I learned from Mom when I was nine
R – Really helps me to be busy when in line
O – On the bank, in the bus waiting
C – Crocheting makes time not to be boring
H – Hobby that is a gold-mine
E – Entertainment too and a pastime
T – Thanks be to God for this productive skill of mine
CYNTHIA (9/12/2018 – 2nd Sunday in Advent)
C – Charming and sweet young girl
Y – You are the joy and companion of Esther, your mother
N – Now the time for you has come
T – To be with God forever in His kingdom
H – Heaven now your home and joy everlasting
I – Into the company of saints and angels praising
A – And with them to adore God in eternal dwelling
ESTHER (24/11/2018)
E – Esther, given name like a queen
S – So sweet, loving and enduring
T – To you, a family God had given
H – Here on earth from heaven
E – Even at times taken or stricken
R – Rest assured, God is closer to you even
FAMILY (4/02/2019 – Monday)
F – Family – Basic unit in society formed by God Almighty
A – A small church and a home where one is cared for and
develop one’s potentiality
M – Members living in mutual respect, love, and unity
I – In imitation of the Holy Family
L – Living the life according to God’s plan
Y – Yearning for fullness of life for its members and everyone
FESTUS (06/01/2019)
F – Friend of many and father of two
E – Even to Maria, a loving and faithful husband too
S – Smile, your wonderful attribute
T – To clients you accord like a tribute
U – United with God in love and faith everyday
S – Serving and loving family and people who come your way
4 LITURGICAL SEASONS
1. ADVENT
A – Awaiting the promised Lord and Savior
D – Drawing people to repentance, the Baptist’s endeavor
V – Voice of his heard in the wilderness
E – Enjoining people to turn away from sinfulness
N – Nothing to hinder to receive Christ from on high
T – True light drawing nigh
2. CHRISTMAS
C – Christ is born on Christmas Day
H – Human like us, part of our history
R – Redemption won for all human clans
I – Incarnated, true God and true Man
S – Sin and death to conquer for our salvation
T – To gather as one all the nations
M – Many to come from all parts of the earth
A – A star to guide the Magi in their quest
S – Sharing in the great joy of Christ’s Birth
3. LENT
L – Lenten journey began on Ash Wednesday
E – Easter we long and prepare for in these 40 days
N – Nothing should hinder us in our prayer, fasting & works
of mercy
T – Time of true repentance and deep conversion
to follow Christ’s way
4. EASTER
E – EASTER, the greatest feast of all
A – A time of great joy as Christ’s resurrection we recall
S – Saving us all from sin and death with their misery
T – Through His passion, death and resurrection –
the Paschal mystery
E – Eternal life and joy to us then be given
R – Resurrection from the dead we
hope for, as God’s children
FR. CORNELIUS
F- Father, as priest you are addressed
R – Revealing Christ, His mercies and goodness
C – Christ-like, committed priest and missionary
O – Others-oriented and dedicated to your ministry
R – Rejoice, God’s love for you is boundless
N – Never doubt even in times of sorrow, suffering and
challenges
E – Ever jovial and always looking at the positive side of life
L – Loving still, even in times of hardship and strife
I – Indeed, continue to be good and do good for
U – United always with your Savior
S – Safely with other souls, you will reach the heavenly shore
FRIENDS (6/02/2019)
F – Faithful in good times and in bad
R – Reliable companion one can have
I – Interested in your cares and concern
E – Enthusiastic for your betterment
N – Nurturing good values for your development
D – Drawing you to achieve your full potential
S – Sharing/ showing you what truly are essential
HEALTH 29/01/2019 – Tues.
H – Health – general state of well-being (WHO) and
becoming
E – Eating well-balanced diet and exercising
A – Avoiding harmful substances and vices like heavy
drinking and smoking
L – Living in peaceful harmony with God, neighbors,
self, nature and surrounding
T - Taking enough rest and sound sleeping
H – Hydration and hygiene too are essential parts
of health-keeping
J O K E (09/02/2019 – Saturday)
J – Jovial stories meant to entertain
O – Our way of easing fatigue and pain
K – Knowing laughter is the best medicine
E – Even the mind and spirit to enliven
JUDY (14/02/2019 – Thursday)
J – Joy to your mother and siblings
U – Untiring in studying and working
D – Determined to have better life for
family and friends
Y – Yours be fullness of life now and
without end
JULIE
J – Joy of family, friends and society
U – Untiring and dedicated staff and employee
L – Living your vocation as Christian, wife and mother,
faithfully
I – In following Christ, the Redeemer and Mo. Mary
E – Eternal reward be yours on earth unto eternity
KIAMBU (9/03/2019 – Saturday
K – Kiambu, soon to be my home
I – In this county I would then belong
A – A new assignment to me had been given
M – Ministry of life still but quite different
B – Being a true and faithful Carmelite
Missionary
U – Undertaken for neighbors’ good
and God’s glory
2/03/2019 – Saturday
KITENGELA
K – Knowing you for years close to nine
I – I can now call you home so fine
T – Thanking and praising God for
E – Even though you are so dusty and rains seldom pour
N – Not a day passes without being happy
G – Good people abound and friends quite many
E – Even serving and helping especially the sick and the
needy
L – Living our life as God wants to be
A – Are opportunities given each and everyday
LEADER (05/03/2019 – Tuesday)
L – Leading by good example
E – Exemplar member among the people
A – Actively motivating and inspiring all the rest
D – Drawing them to do and give all their very best
E – Ever pressing on for excellent service and betterment
R – Remaining steadfast and focus in whichever
establishment
9 JAN. 2019 – Wednesday
FR. MAGLOIRE GUETOU
F – Father, as priest you are called
R – Representing Christ and all He holds
M – May you know God’s boundless love in your studies of
Scripture
A – And not only the burden and tasks in your labor to
endure
G – God gave you manifold gifts, talents and virtues too
L – Linguist, scholar, singer, preacher and intercessor also
O – Order them to God’s praise and glory
I – Indeed you will be a blessing to many
R – Remember God delights in you
E – Even in your tireless labor, He is close too
G – God be with you on your birthday
U – Unite with Him each and every day
E – Essonimodom – name given to you in Kabiye
T – The answer to your parents’ prayer and plea
O – Onto them, another child be given
U – Unique and special, to Essohanam – brother, son and
friend
MARGARET (06/02/2019 – Wednesday)
M – May you know God’s boundless love for you
A – And accompany you wherever you go
R – Remain in His love always
G – Great things for you in stored in coming days
A – Aspire to fulfill His will in your life and studies
R – Remain blessed with God’s blessings and goodness
E – Even in difficult times, He is near to assist
T – Trust in Him fully and His graces never resist
MARY (8/03/2019 – Friday)
M – Mother of Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of Man
A – At the foot of the Cross, He gave you to His beloved
disciple John
R – Receiving you as his mother, you became the mother of
all humankind
Y – Your “Yes” we echo as we follow Christ, Your Son
MAXWELL (19/03/2019 – Tuesday)
M – May God grant you healing, joy and His bounty
A – As you celebrate your 40th birthday
X – Extra mile you used to go
W – With dedication, your work you do
E – Every day, unite yourself with God
L – Loving and following the way Christ trod
L – Likewise, blessings too to all your loved ones
MILLICENT
M – Many gifts God bestowed upon you
I – Intelligence, skills and virtues too
L – Loving wife and sweet mother of two
L – Living out the vocation God entrusted to you
I – In times of joys, hardship and sorrow
C – Continue to trust in God whose love never fails
E – Entrust to Him all your troubles and cares
N – Never doubt His boundless love and mercy
T – Towards you and all creation and humanity
NHIF (8/2/2019 – Friday)
N – National Hospital Insurance Fund
H – Health needs of the people to care for as planned
I – In partnership with many other agencies especially
Health care facilities
F – For all to enjoy and benefit from God-given wealth
And resources
NURSE (8/02/2019 – Friday)
N – Nurturing life in all stages even from the start
U – Universal healthcare provider with a heart
R – Relieving pain and suffering for ALL
S – Selfless service, your vocation and answer to God’s call
E – Eternal reward be yours in God’s kingdom
PARENT (1/02/2019 – MONDAY)
P – Partners of God in fulfilling
A – A vocation and mission in bringing
R – Responsible and happy children
E – Even to society good citizens
N – Nurturing them with good values for earth and heaven
T- Truly, God’s eternal reward and blessings to you be given
PEACE (10/03/19 – 1st Sunday of Lent)
P –Passionately we long for
E – Endeavored by each one to savor
A – Although so elusive like a vapor
C – Continually we hope, seek and work for
E – Everlasting peace for God’s people and for ALL
PRIEST
P – Pastor of the people of God
R – Resembling Christ and following the way He trod
I – In God’s vineyard, to toil and labor for souls
E – Ever drawing them to God through the pr