1. Prayer to the Sacred Heart
The Sacred Heart of God is full of compassion
Please have mercy on my soul
The world is filled with sorrow and despair
Day and night, I am restless and longing
My heart is weary, torn and broken
So my body struggles, hesitant to fight
My soul seems to agree
All my passions have faded away
Please have mercy on this miserable life
And shelter me with your grace, morning and night
I trust and return to you sincerely
Leaving behind the old paths of mistakes.
Author: Trầm Thiên Thu


2. Collected Poem
“Oh, son of King David, have mercy on me.”
The days pass, and the night slowly arrives.
Near me, the demons softly whisper and caress,
God’s mercy seems distant, and I fear I may die.
“I come for the lost sheep of Israel.”
I am but a lonely, poor soul,
Yet I beg You not to abandon me,
Grant me Your eternal grace and praise.
Today, many are rich and prosperous,
Feasting with delicacies meant for their pets,
Unconcerned with the suffering outside their doors,
While hunger and thirst beg for compassionate words.
“Love others as you love yourself.”
Human nature is unpredictable,
Saving animals earns gratitude, but saving people earns scorn.
We look at the world and ourselves with false facades.
Please grant me the “Faith” that is unwavering,
Like the woman from Canaan,
Humble like a puppy waiting for crumbs.
May Your divine grace bring peace and serenity.
Collected


3. Prayer
I kneel before You, Lord above,
To show me the one I truly love.
My life has been filled with sorrow and pain,
From my youth, enduring hardship and strain.
Poverty has plagued me for twenty long years,
Dreams built only to end in tears.
My first love was fleeting, a tale of regret,
For wealth and fortune were what they sought, not love's duet.
In silence, I suffered with passion unspoken,
Only to have love’s bond broken.
Now, I have found her, my dear,
Not rich, not beautiful, but sincere.
We are young, with hands joined in prayer,
Vowing to be faithful, with love to share.
Through storms and trials, we’ll stay true,
Our love, now and forever, is all we’ll pursue.
Though others may leave me once again,
I kneel to You, Lord, and ask for Your help to sustain.
Author: Nhất Tuấn


4. My Prayer to God
Grant me the vision to see You as vast and grand,
So that everything else appears as mere dust in the wind.
Help me recognize my nakedness before You,
So I may be clothed in the name of Your Love.
Grant me the sight to see my smallness,
So I may realize Your boundless mercy and greatness.
Help me understand my own frailty,
So that Your love may grow ever larger within me.
Let me recognize my transient human condition,
So my heart will always rely on Your grace.
Grant me the humility to see myself as insignificant as a blade of grass,
So I may truly understand how small I am, O Lord!
Let me see Your love as boundless and eternal,
Walking with me every step of my life’s journey.
Even when I must swim against the current,
Your presence will help me overcome every trial.
Oh, the profound and mysterious nature of Your love!
But I, Lord, am so poor in comparison to You.
Day after day, I wait with longing,
For Your love to be with me always.
I fold my hands and pray,
To love You always, in every day I live.
May I bring You to those who are lost in despair,
And offer You to those who are waiting for You.
Author: Anna Hạt Bụi


5. The Faith of a Nonbeliever
Dear God, although I am not of the faith,
Within my heart, there remains a glimmer of belief.
This belief, though small, is sincere and humble,
Please help me find the path to the Light.
Years of wandering have passed me by,
Living in comfort but still feeling empty inside.
Deprived of love, I remain in sorrow,
Lord, please grant me Your special grace.
Far from home, I feel like a beggar,
In my youth, I struggled with desires unmet.
To come to You, which road must I take?
With a humble heart, I ask for Your guidance.
At times, I feel an emptiness within,
Far from friends and loved ones alike.
My soul longs for a comfort that never comes,
But then I realize I must turn to You, my Creator.
Looking at nature, I see Your work in it,
This universe cannot be mere chance.
Even as a nonbeliever, I come to church,
I pray silently before I sleep each night.
I find solace when I join others in worship,
Forgetting the loneliness I once knew.
Please, bring me closer to You, O Lord,
And make me Your lamb through the Holy Baptism.
Author: Trầm Thiên Thu


6. Living a Life of Hope
Smile, those who belong to God
Will find sweetness along the path they walk.
The key to the dawn opens a life full of grace,
Each step sends a gentle fragrance into the world.
My only wish is for the sadness in Mother's eyes
To transform into a poem filled with love.
Mother, continue to whisper prayers in the morning mist,
God will grant the rose to bloom in full beauty.
I feel my soul touched by Mother's love,
Together we vow loyalty to Jesus.
Even though I have grown, I still long to hear Mother's lullaby,
To be comforted each night when sleep doesn't come easily.
Smile, those waiting souls,
For from afar, He is returning soon.
Mother and I, within the Church, as a faithful bride,
We will always live in the hope of brighter days.
Author: MP Hồng Nhung


7. Speaking to God
Lord, I have something to say,
Whispering to You, only to You.
Thank You, God, for being here in this world,
For blessing me with abundance and joy.
You’ve given me a complete form,
A home filled with the warmth of Your love.
Thank You for Your boundless heart,
Your grace flows over me, overflowing.
I have all that I need,
And Your love fills my heart with joy.
But, God, hear me now,
I do not laugh in complacency,
For this world still holds challenges,
Your love grants miracles to ease the pain.
To help all who suffer,
And bring peace to the troubled hearts.
I know Your love is a river of mercy,
Your compassion flows abundantly.
But when disasters strike,
God, their lives have withered away.
The floods rage with fury,
Submerging homes built with care.
Cold and hunger surround their days,
And sorrow wraps the world in its grasp.
I speak to You, God,
And pray You hear my plea,
Grant Your blessing to those in need,
So that suffering may cease on this earth.
Collected by: Anonymous


8. Prayer
Lord, I pray You don’t let him see
The flaws and weaknesses within me.
For I am still young and immature,
With narrow sight, too naive to see clearly.
Lord, let him see me as beautiful,
Let him see my smile and think of spring,
Let him worry when I walk away,
Even though You know he needs new glasses.
Lord, let his heart remain a little blind,
To the faults in the one he loves,
Let him continue to cherish and indulge me,
While You know I have many shortcomings.
But I will try, each moment,
To care for him, not stubborn or petty.
Even when I get angry or jealous,
You know it's because I love him deeply.
I pray that our love remains strong,
Sharing smiles and comforting each other in pain.
Help us always lift each other up,
And please, Lord, preserve our love.
Author: Sc


9. Thank You, Lord God
With reverence, I bow my head,
Offering my prayer of thanks,
For the grace and blessings so vast,
From God, whose love transcends all.
He has shown me the way,
Guiding me to rebirth and salvation.
I have sinned many times,
Turning away from love’s embrace,
Lost and wandering off the path,
Stuck in the mire of despair.
But God, through His truth,
Has led me back,
Bestowing peace and grace,
Wrapping me in His blessed arms.
I pray to be free from
The faults and flaws within me,
With the Holy Lord's mercy,
Guide me every step of the way.
I thank You, Lord, for Your compassion,
And humbly offer my prayer.
Author: Trình Hữu Lân


