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!!!

by Nv. Nigel Pinto