MISSIONARIES INDEED!
“Go and preach” was the Saviour’s command
"The Good News to all mankind….”
‘twas a mission to the chosen band
That through thick and thin with Him would stand.
Do Carmelites seem oblivious of this
Living secure in their enclosed bliss?
Is their missionary zeal nearly a wish?
No, Never! Let’s not take it amiss.
Their silence in order to listen, to Love,
In total attention to the message from above,
Inter-mingling their wills with His, they bow
To His commands – obedience they vow.
Displayed in the ‘desert’ is their charity
True loving in their concern for authenticity
Honest with self, with others, with God in piety
Preaching through practice the divine amiability.
Spiritual companionship, openness of heart
Burning love for the entire creation – a good start
The knowledge and love of the Saviour to impart
Imbued by the Spirit – the Architect of love’s art.
