Bliss and Blessings

Bliss is a space of a pure happiness
though momentarily is a state of being
where a fullness of a particular moment
is fulfilled and experienced.with great joy.

Blessing and being blessed is more permanent
a state of being in a receiving end
but also passing your grace to another
a blessing of hope, love, joy and peace.

Gratitude to God's Acts of Love

Gratitude as a way of life
evoked in me an awareness
that all what I have
is but a gift received.

Gratitude as my expression of life
imbues deep inside my heart
an overflowing response of yes
a generosity and self-giving.

Gratitude to God, to Maryknoll
for the fidelity and company
for bringing out in me
gratitude to God's acts of love.

A Dose of Hope

As I look into the future
I have no fear but courage
to make another leap
to enable me to be present.

As to the future
I am but responsible
to make it happen
and be an active participant.

Why into the future
when the present seems clearer
and / but this vagueness
comes with a dose of hope.