Prayers and Poems by Shay Cullen
Prayer of Thanks
February 18, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Fr. Shay Cullen Lord You know everything about me, you see my every action, guide me to be honest to you, to myself, to helping all the needy, the children. I work and serve them for you, thank you for the security in my life, the respect I receive, the trust of others, the chance […]
Read More...The Millstone and the free.
February 8, 2022 · By Shay Cullen
The Millstone and the free. When I awake and greet another day I ask what challenge it will bring, to help another victim, give healing without hesitation or delay. Will I be able Lord to make you present with my simple acts of loving care, I know what you will say: “Go to the highways […]
Read More...Prayer for Justice and an End to Gender Violence
January 19, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer for Justice and an End to Gender Violence Fr. Shay Cullen We renew our pledge to work for justice for the abused and exploited children, and for the vulnerable victims of gender violence. Give us inspiration Lord to stop anyone throwing stones, being violent against others, blaming the innocent, exploiting the poor. Let us […]
Read More...Courage to win in another Year ahead
January 6, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Courage to win in another Year ahead We have crossed the burning deserts, Travelled the ocean waves, braved the challenge of storms and floods, survived the typhoon’s rage. We have endured the pain of loss, the hardship of broken love, helped the sick, stood by our parent’s grave. We are the true believers that goodness […]
Read More...Prayer for New Life
January 5, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer for New Life Fr. Shay Cullen The day has dawned when I commit myself to serve and help all the people and the children that you Lord send to us at Preda, to continue you’re healing and protection. We, Lord, are your presence in the world, to teach your values, to give new life […]
Read More...Prayer for help after the Typhoon
December 21, 2021 · By Shay Cullen
Prayer for help after the Typhoon Shay Cullen The fierce winds blow, the rains falls in torrents, Waterfalls from the sky, the floods rise, the trees are torn and scattered, The night is totally dark, nothing works, and the cell phones are dead, The food is spoiled, roofs are torn apart, people cut and killed […]
Read More...Prayer for Christmas
December 20, 2021 · By Shay Cullen
Prayer for Christmas Shay Cullen Another day, a new week, a Christmas blessed with faith that goodness and truth will overcome evil. When enough people work that it may be, then Lord, Love of neighbor will flood humanity and the Kingdom will have come. May we help make it real and fulfill your mission to […]
Read More...Healing Children
December 17, 2021 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Healing Children Another day has ended, a sun set is all but done, We wait another dawn another day to come So we can help the children that cry out their pain and fears, With compassion and dedication we will wipe away their tears, And bring them peace and justice kindness and the light And […]
Read More...Refugees and Migrants
December 15, 2021 · By Shay Cullen
Refugees and Migrants Look there see the rubber boats with refugees out at sea, They are risking all to find another life and whatever they can be. The violence and the hardship they left in smoke and flame They have traveled far to escape the hunger and the blame. The world so rich rejects them […]
Read More...Prayer for Spiritual Strength
December 13, 2021 · By Shay Cullen
Prayer for Spiritual Strength Shay Cullen Lord give to me your word of power when I need a friend To hold an outstretched helping hand. Help me Lord to fight for justice, for human rights to make my stand. You showed the way by action and taught us to give, ask no return, and share, […]
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