Brother
Fraternity beckons me beyond myself
it requires compassion and presence.
Minority beckons me beyond myself
it requires simplicity and trust.
Obedience beckons me beyond myself
it requires listening and openness.
Chastity beckons me beyond myself
it requires love and respect.
Poverty beckons me beyond myself
it requires awareness and honesty.
Community beckons me beyond myself
it requires awareness and collaboration.
Religious Life beckons me beyond myself
it requires enthusiasm and generosity.
Faith beckons me beyond myself
it requires prayer and service.
Hope beckons me beyond myself
it requires freedom and joy.
Love beckons me beyond myself
it requires kinship and sacrifice.
When I am called Brother
it beckons me beyond myself
it requires me to embrace Christ and live the Gospel.
Poem composed by: Br. Michael Perras, OFM
Photos by: Br. Carlos Ona, OFM and Br. Michael Perras, OFM (Br. Michael is below on the left with Br. Michael Okwegba, OFM on the right)
Beautiful!