Mother Of The Roses

Mother Of The  Roses  

 by Paul McCann 

Mother of the roses ,

you spoke at the miracle of Lourdes to the soul of Lisieux .

Mother of the roses , 

in magnificent colours and clusters they reach out to you .  

Mother of the roses

naturally wild and piled with thorns is how they have always grew .

Mother of the roses

In grottos and gardens their fragrance is ascending to you  .

Mother of the roses 

showers of flowers on altars 

are left every day for you .

Mother Of The Unseen

Mother Of The Unseen  

By Paul McCann

Mother Of The unseen

Bind together the threads

between the living and the dead .

Mother Of The unseen

stitch together the open wounds

of things that once were said .

Mother Of The unseen

heal unforgivable hurts

that lie in another place .

Mother Of The unseen

may those lost souls not at rest    .

find peace through your saving grace .

Mother Of The Quiet

Mother Of The Quiet

By Paul McCann

Mother of the quiet .

for each pilgrim you are the destination .

Mother of the quiet

With you there is healing and restoration .

 Mother of the quiet

In your presence there is a revelation .

Mother of the quiet

Thank you for the moments of inspiration .

Mother of the quiet

The bond of your love knows no separation  .

Mother of the quiet

I give to you my prayerful adoration ..

Mother of the quiet

You’re always there in silent meditation .’

Mother of the quiet

You are a sanctuary of contemplation ..

Mother of the quiet

You bring peacefulness  and appreciation .

Mother Of Support

Mother Of Support  

By Paul McCann  

Mother of support 

when the walls came crashing down

and there was no one around ,

that’s when I found , you were there . 

Mother of support 

when my life was on the line ,

when I was losing my mind ,

time after time , you were there .

Mother of support 

you were there and pulled me through

all the hard times that I knew ,

how can I ever  thank you  .

Mother of support 

when I had nowhere to go

and no one wanted to know  ,

you said hello , you were there  .

Mother of support 

you were there , when I was cold and hungry

and when I had no money , you came to me .

You were there  .

Mother of support 

you were there right by my side ,

when all my hopes had died ,

because of you I survived .

Mother of support 

when ever they criticize,

I pray and I close my eyes ,

then I realise , you were there ,

Mother of support 

when it all comes to an end

then I will whisper Amen ,

thank you my friend ,

you were there  .

Mother of support 

you were there and now I see

the way everything should be ,

you were always there for me . 

Mother Of Freindship

Mother Of Friendship

By Paul McCann

Mother of friendship

remove from my life fear and jealousy .

Mother of friendship

increase in my life love and charity .

Mother of friendship

present to me the things I cannot see .

Mother of friendship

bring an answer to what’s troubling me  .

Mother of friendship

ease me through every difficulty .

Mother of friendship

when I am alone come and be with me .

Mother of friendship

help me to trust and believe completely .

Mother of friendship

thank you for being in your company . 

Mother Of Privacy

Mother Of Privacy

By Paul McCann

Mother of privacy 

sometimes there is a need to retreat 

away to  a private space .

Mother of privacy 

protect the dignity of those 

who have been subject to disgrace .

Mother of privacy 

restore respect in those

who have been robbed of their self confidence .

Mother of privacy 

Keep safe the trust between people

in order to prevent offence .

Mother of privacy

stop the hurtful words

so often said in jest 

time and time again .

Mother of privacy

grant us the time we need to reflect 

so we can heal from the pain .

Mother Of Rescue

Mother Of Rescue

By Paul McCann

Mother of rescue

Like so many times before

your protection we implore  

when the wolf is at the door .

Mother of rescue

Your name we always mention

and pray for intervention

from the trouble and tension .

Mother of rescue

When the devils on our back

and we are under attack

send your armour to protect .

Mother of rescue

If we are trapped in a flood

or there’s trouble in the blood

you’ve always done what you could .