Prayers and Poems by Shay Cullen
Prayer for calm and courage
May 19, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer for calm and courage It may seem to be a crisis, a challenge I cannot accept, a problem I cannot solve, yet Jesus with your example and words, “I will always be with you”. I feel your presence and support and I know I can overcome any challenge and do what is just and […]
Read More...Prayer to understand our lives
May 18, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer to understand our lives Let the morning light bring hope to everyone and guide us to the truth that each of us has purpose and meaning in our lives. You and I have our dignity and our rights to nurture and preserve. We can succeed as we work to save and heal those unfortunate […]
Read More...Life worth living
May 17, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Life worth living We ought to live in order to love. To have convictions strong as a Mighty tree, with roots deep in the earth, Branches tall to the sky, Giving protection and shade, Roots intertwined with the forest, Sharing values and beliefs That goodness will overcome evil, that truth will conquer lies, That love […]
Read More...Prayer for Inspiration
May 16, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer for Inspiration Our lives are filled with challenges, stress, and difficult choices. Help us Lord read your words, see your action when you were with us, Inspire us to choose only what is true and good, right and just. Lord by your words and actions in the Gospel Make me a healer, a supporter […]
Read More...Prayer for the Staff
May 11, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer for the Staff A blessed day, the Lord will guide and support the dedicated staff that inspires and encourages the children, who give them friendship and care, advise and guide, listens and educates them, and gives them therapy and stories, happiness and peace, and strength and empowerment. Amen.
Read More...Prayer for Strength
May 10, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer for Strength The sun rises on our life, may we find the strength in you Lord to shine love and serve the children, care for them, be patient, to have understood that they are hurt and damaged children and I am their hope and friend to heal and mend their broken lives and you […]
Read More...Prayer to Serve with Honesty
May 4, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer to Serve with Honesty Lord, you give me a blessed day today to help and serve those you assign to me to help. Inspire me by your example give me the strength of spirit to be self-motivated, self-guided by truth and my conscience, you made me free to choose to work as I know […]
Read More...Prayer to start the day
April 26, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer to start the day Another day of beauty to be lived in helping those in need of justice and peace of mind and heart, May we lord with your example in word and deed serve the poor with compassion and never fail to do our part. Amen
Read More...The Savage War Against Ukraine
April 25, 2022 · By Shay Cullen
The Savage War Against Ukraine April 2022 Cold and callous, destructive anger, With fury and utmost violence they kill, pain inflict, Such evil force unleashed, no one could predict. Protecting families, homeland and their lives They ready bottle bombs, pitchforks, kitchen knives. Defenders resist with courage and bravery untold, Withstand a mighty force, in the […]
Read More...Prayer for the Victims of Typhoon
April 18, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer for the Victims of Typhoon The winds and rain and the force of nature have once again destroyed the homes and fields of the people in the Philippines. Lord, give the victims strength and inspiration and encouragement by your actions and words and may the story of the Good Samaritan inspire all to help […]
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