Since the Holy Week falls in this month of April, I would like to share for our monthly poetic reflections my #kasabihansakamalayan Lenten poems for your faith journey this SEMANA SANTA. As always, these short (“bite-size”) food for thought is my humble contribution to your spiritual exercise for this Holy Season, Enjoy …

In these Lenten days, let’s embrace each act with care,
A journey towards renewal, a path both true and rare…
Fasting: A noble stance to tame the body’s wild desires,
A conscious choice to rise above base earthly fires.
It’s not just food we set aside, but cravings that enthrall,
A discipline that strengthens, a spiritual call.

PRAYER: A sacred dialogue, a heartfelt, silent plea,
Where the soul unfolds, bare and vulnerable, to Thee.
In whispered words and moments of deep repose,
We seek Thy presence, our hearts’ true repose.

ALMSGIVING: A gesture of love, a hand reached out so kind,
To those in need, a beacon in the darkest mind.
Sharing our blessings, great or small,
We sow the seeds of compassion that love may enthrall.

CONFESSION: A cleansing stream for a soul burdened by sin,
A moment of truth, where sorrow meets within.
We lay our burdens at Thy feet,
And find forgiveness, a love that’s always sweet.

ABSTINENCE: A sacrifice of comfort, a willful refrain,
From pleasures that may cloud our spiritual domain.
In simplicity and self-denial, we find our way,
To a closer walk with Thee, each and every day.

Together, these acts a sacred symphony compose,
A Lenten melody, a spiritual repose.
With hearts full of hope and a spirit that’s renewed,
We follow this path, our faith ever imbued.

Faith is a journey, despite the unknown,
Faith is a beacon, brightly shown.
Faith is a comfort, a solace deep,
Faith is a promise, a spiritual pledge to keep.
Faith is a shelter, a haven of peace,
Faith is a dedication that will never cease.
Faith is a feeling, a warmth in the soul,
Faith is a desire, towards our heavenly goal.

MINISTRY, a path of selfless care,
COMPANY, often chasing wealth to share.
MINISTRY, guided by a higher call,
COMPANY, driven by profit’s tall.
MINISTRY, serving souls without a fee,
COMPANY, calculating every penny’s spree.
MINISTRY, rooted in faith’s strong ground,
COMPANY, swayed by market trends all around.

Be Not Afraid, when trials arise,
Be Not Afraid, God’s presence never dies.
Be Not Afraid, though doubts may come,
Be Not Afraid, trust in Faith’s outcome,
Be Not Afraid, when all seems lost,
Be Not Afraid, His love is the cross.
Be Not Afraid, of pain and woe,
Be Not Afraid, to Him let it go.

Mission, a spiritual calling from within,
Ambition, a drive that only wants to win.
Mission, guided by a noble light,
Ambition, often fueled by selfish might.
Mission, with purpose clear as day,
Ambition, may lead one astray.
Mission, a journey of the soul,
Ambition, a goal that can take its toll.

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Bro. Clifford T. Sorita