Poems To Share For A Golden Year by Sr. Josephine M. Sanchez, CM - HTML preview

ACROSTIC POEMS

 

     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