Trust in the Unseen
By: Don Pax In metal tubes, we soar through skies, Trusting hands we’ve never met. On waves, we sail, ‘neath starry eyes, With captains, we cannot vet. On crowded streets, in buses packed, We place our lives in stranger’s care. Our faith in systems stays intact, Though faces change, we’re unaware. So why, then, doubt […]
Time for Everything
By: Naa Doodua Doodu There is a time for everything under the Heavens— A time to be born, and a time to cry, A time to weep, and a time to smile. But why does my time feel so different? It seems forever marked by tears. In solitude, my mind begins to wander, I let […]
Empowered to Shine: The Legacy of St. Francis Schools
By: Naa Doodua Doodu Hooray! We are the proud students of St. Francis Schools, Where future leaders are nurtured and empowered. For 30 years, we’ve faced challenges head-on, Striving for excellence in our school and ourselves. With our motto—to do great things in our unique ways— And the guidance of our dedicated teachers, We achieve […]
Chains of mind
By: Naa Doodua Doodu Imprisoned in our land, bound by ignorance, Their honeyed words sweetened our ears, The nicest voices we ever heard, Yet behind our backs, they cursed us. We believed their praises, While they mocked our innocence. The few with knowledge stayed silent, Curious for more, despite their displeasure. We abandoned our heritage, […]
Francis, the man of the moment
By: Naa Doodua Doodu Hurray! Another Year to Celebrate Our Seraphic Father We are not just Franciscans, but people of the Gospel, Living the Word, inspiring others with our way of life. Who are these people that love creation as they love humanity? We embrace God’s creation as a family: Brother Sun, Sister Moon, and […]
Betrayal in Disguise
By: Naa Doodua Doodu We called them friends But they never treated us as such. We did everything together, Yet they abandoned us in our time of need. We shared all we had, But they kept their secrets hidden. They acted like friends, While stabbing us in the back. They laughed with us, But mocked […]
Tomorrow Might be too Late
LET HER KNOW HOW IMPORTANT SHE IS Give her the attention she deserves. Let her feel superior above all today, Because tomorrow might be too late. WHEN THE FEELING IS STRONG, LET HER KNOW Let her be your companion, Be her guide, and she, your map today, Because tomorrow might be too late. APPRECIATE HER […]
The Man Francis
By: Naa Doodua Doodu Hands pierced, feet pierced—a dream of a man, The pain of this mark becomes another’s joy. How beautiful it is to bear the wounds of Christ! A man who left all behind to follow Him, Choosing poverty to serve God with his whole being. Seraphic Father of the Poor, A saint […]
Mysteries of Life
By Naa Doodua Doodu Life eludes human understanding, A tunnel with no light at the end. Family turns against family, While friends become more than kin. It’s disheartening to witness the way People mistreat those they should cherish. Who do we share our story with, When our hearts are heavy with pain? Humans turn cannibalistic, […]
Beauty of a Woman
HOW MAGNIFICENT IS YOUR NATURE YOUR STATE OF FEMININITY, COMPLETING YOUR GODLY STATURE TRULY, YOUR BEAUTY IS BEYOND MEASURE AND IT LEAVES ME IN WONDER OF THE FUTURE A FUTURE ONLY POSSIBLE IN MY DREAMS A DREAM AS CALM AND SOOTHING AS THE AFRICAN STREAMS THE SIGHT OF YOU GIVES ME JOY MAKES ME STRONG […]