MY VOCATION THERAPIST
While I was still a lil’ young lad
And indulging in mischief was a popular fad
Friend or foe, either received my brutal animosity
Mere existence was my sole destiny
But came along then my dear Mother Mary
“Will you join me”, said she
In saving souls and gathering the lost
Yes was my prompt reply, knowing what it would cost
I then fell in love with the SDB’s
Music, games, prayers they were adept in all of these
But above all I discovered their passion
For a man who worked for youth as his mission
Now as an aspiring salesian
To live in the footsteps of Christ is my only vision
But lo at times I find myself at life’s brink
“Will I live my dream”, I often think
Alas I’ve no place to go but to my Mother
And I relax in a peaceful demeanour
“Have you forgotten that it was me”, said she
“who called and chose you to be HIS holy priest”
And then her love embraced me
Was consoled re-energised and my heart filled with glee
She poured on me graces of every kind
I felt myself stronger and my worries far behind
So whenever you feel down and blue
And find life’s challenges piercing you
Remember there is always a mother, who gives us the grace to persist
I bid you cling to her – physician and guide of our souls
She’s our vocation therapist!!!
