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Short Biography

 

Agatha Yen Pham was born in Vietnam, she united with her family in 1991 in the United States.  She joins the Discalced Carmelite Oder in Piedmont Oklahoma in 2002.  With God's blessing in 2008 April 25th she made her final profession during the beautiful Easter Season. The religious life attracted her when she was still very young. The time when she makes her First Communion and Confirmation. That there is a call to search deeper (search the Lord) inside of her soul that was burning and she wanted to enter a religious life early like Saint Therese.  And the desire increased more and more when she read the book "Story of the Soul" by St. Therese of the Little Flower. After reading St. Therese biography she knew where God wanted her.  That it! Carmel is where she desires to be and strongly desires to be faithful to Him whom loves her so much. 

THE ZEAL OF CARMELITE

THE ZEAL OF CARMELITE

 “With zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of Hosts.” These are the words of the great Prophet of Mt. Carmel, Elijah, whom Carmelites call their spiritual Father.

Oh prophet and saint Elijah, you're a Carmelite father.

With great zeal, dedicated your life as a hermit,

to contemplation and prayers.

A great desire to union with the Lord of Host.

You taught us a motto to follow

The love of meditation on the word of the Lord

Day and night like a candle always lidded 

closer to the tabernacle, our soul is like a garden.

Can grow silently full of weeds, 

And bad worms and insects can destroy the garden.

If we're not aware and not fervent in prayers.

This worldly temptation, and its allurement, 

 Is like a lion lurking everywhere.

Help us be fervent in our prayer through meditation on Scripture

Like the waterfall to know you're always presence

Either a sunshine day, rainy day, thunderstorm or tornadoes

You're, in our midst.

Help us to always keep our lamp bright.  

Through perseverance and be zealous 

of the Lord like our father prophet St. Elijah.

*In Hebrew Carmel mean "Garden"

THE SEAL OF CARMEL

 THE SEAL OF CARMEL

    As we remember the seal of Carmel.  We are anchored in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ in our life of prayer, pondering day and night the Word of the Lord in our hearts.

    The three stars symbolise the three spiritual pillars of the Discalced Carmelite order such as St. Elijah, St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross.

    The warm colours of red, orange and yellow symbolise the theological virtues of faith, hope and love.

    The dove is dark because it symbolises the dark night of the soul. The struggle to grow in spiritual life that is necessary in our journey toward union with God.  The strings symbolise the necessary graces that flow around us as we trust in God through our struggles and pain.

    The white background symbolises God's presence surrounding us.

    In the centre of the seal is Mount Carmel, cradle of the Order, its tip reaching to the sky, Mount Carmel, the Carmelites' place of origin is in Haifa, Israel.  In The 9th century BC, the prophet Elijah lived there and had a profound experience of God.  In that same place in the early 12th century some hermits, inspired by the memory of St. Elijah, gather there, with a desire to live a life of allegiance to Jesus Christ base on the Rule of St. Albert.

    The cross on the summit of the mountain was added to the seal in the 16th century as a distinctive mark of the Discalced Carmelites.  On the seal there are also three stars which represent the three great epochs in the history of Carmel; the first, or prophetic era, represented by the star inside the mountain, denotes the time of the prophet Elijah to the time of St. John the Baptist; the second indicates the era of those hermits living on Mount Carmel before the arrival of the Latin Crusaders; and the third signifies the present epoch spanning from the first Carmelite community living under the Rule of St. Albert until the end of time.

    Another meaning of the stars is that they stand as a remember to the members of the Carmelite order.  The star inside the mountain represents the Carmelites who are still on their way to the summit of Mount Carmel (heaven). The other two stars in the sky represent all the Carmelites who have gone before us and have reached the goal of their life's vocation:  union with God in love in the eternal joy of heaven.

    

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4 poems submit to Mount Carmel Magazine

 

 

 

 God's Beauty in Living Creatures

Living in the country I encounter God's creatures.

Hearing the frogs croaking during the night.

And a choir of birds making joyful music.

The cotton tree flowers flew lightly like snow.

The ducks, and the turtles, enjoying the sunbathe.

The rabbits have fun chasing each other.

The innocent deer searching for food.

The armadillo digging a big hole here and there.

The charming hummingbirds sucking honeysuckle.

The butterflies and the bees are busy pollination.

The cute squirrel running up and down the oak tree.

The gardener enjoys fresh vegetables and tasty fresh fruits.

The chickens and the ducks provided free nutrient eggs.

Looking out of the window amazingly a weather forecast pond.

Walking under the tree feeling full of peace.

Living in the country I experienced God's beauty.

 

PLEASANT DAY

 

Mesmerizing sky, reflection on the surface of the water. 

Seeing the white egret very calm and waiting. 

For some fish lucky or unfortunate. 

The east side the sun slowly rises. 

Brightly radiant shading red and orange, 

While the blue moon still appeared in the west. 

Patiently waits for the sun to take duty. 

The landscaped pleasantly with green grasses. 

Nicely cut like a new piece of carpet. 

The rain refreshes the spiritual atmosphere. 

The tropical scent awakes our souls. 

We lift up our heart to praise God our creator. 

The gardener, the trees, the flowers, so much appreciated.

***Palms 104

HBTT

ABIDE WITH ME

 

Abide with me Lord, in this unknowing day. 

When darkness deepens, carry my faith away, 

Like the mountain falls in helplessness. 

Tears that come as a spring stream have no end.

 

With three passions overwhelming strong: 

The longing of God loves above and beyond. 

The search for knowledge is infinite, 

Unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind

 

The love of God is not easy with one mind. 

The knowledge of understanding mankind is impossible. 

The suffering of the world how uselessness! 

How can I stop my tears from falling?

 

Abide with me O Lord, for I am weak. 

Only by grace will I be strong. 

God is everything, all in all. 

Eternity exceeds every expectation.

**********

A  Message From Morning Glory Flowers

MT 25:14-30

 

A Morning Glory was the most delicate flower,

The petals as a soft silky fabric.

Heavenly pastel, luminous star center.

Despite the drizzle, soggy, and gloomy day.

How amazing and cheerful it was!

To a gardener who planted the first time.

Graciously burgeon like a fairy-tale land.

Delightful display in the morning, sunrise.

Awe!  And it conveys a heartfelt message.

That our creative talents are for the glory, 

honor, and praise to  God.

He delights in us and He delights in our abilities to create. 

Be creative and let our creativity thrive. 

Our voices, our services, and our abilities 

are to be employed, primarily, for the glory of God.

Let thy will be done! Let thy will be done!

Submit these 4 poems to Mount Carmel Magazine 10/8/2023

Poem got published "The Dance of Dedication."

 

VŨ KHÚC HIẾN DÂNG

Nhè nhẹ mây vương thầm gót chân

Êm êm vũ khúc điệu hiến dâng

Nụ hoa tịnh thắm niềm bẽn lẽn

Nét diu dàng gió về lay lay

Ta ngất ngây áo choàng ân sủng

Ta Khát khao duyên đất, tình trời

Mưa nhẫn nại gieo hạt, đợi hoa

Hồng ân, giọt sương sa óng ánh

Tia nắng ấm hướng về ánh dương

Vũ khúc hiến dâng hương toả ngát..........

 HBTT

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Tình em hoa trắng

 

Tình em hoa trắng

 

Tình em hoa trắng thanh cao.
Đẹp tâm lan toả hương trời mát trong.

Tình em hoa trắng long đong
Tu tâm, tích đức, mong dành mai sau.
 

Tình em hoa trắng phai mau
Phù vân nối tiếp, phù vân kiếp người.
 

Dẫu cho vật đổi sao dời
Lửa tình yêu Chúa vẹn tròn thủy chung

HBTT
9/21/23

Hoa Thánh Giá

 

Hoa Thánh Giá

Chúa gởi cho con một loài hoa

Hoa không tên, không hương không sắc

Hoa thánh giá đã theo con ngày và đêm

Hoa thánh giá có lúc làm con rất khó chịu

Nhưng Chúa ơi, xin đừng để con phàn nàn

Xin Cho con phó thác cậy trông

Biết nhẩn nhục, chịu đựng

Con có hỏi Chúa rất nhiều hai chữ tại sao?

Và rồi nước mắt con tuông trào lai láng

Lý do tại sao chỉ có Chúa mới rỏ.  

Bác sỉ dù đã thí nghiệm, cũng bó tay

Đêm không ngủ được con chạy tới Chúa

Đến thầm thì, Chúa hiểu điều gì con muốn xin.

Con về lại giường và ngủ một giấc say sưa.

Mỗi ngày bệnh vẫn cứ thế

Nhưng con tin một ngày nào ánh bình minh sẽ đến.

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Drawing a SURREALISTIC EYE - waterfall landscape with pencil

WATERALL

Unbearably hot and humid

Just imagine sitting under a waterfall

Water that never runs dry

The water of God's presence.

For we are all dry, parched soul

Empty-and longing

Our hearts are all distracted

Deceived, and seduced

Shame, anger, fear, envy, pride,

Being hook with many idols, and addictions

Struggle of every man.

Under the clear cool waterfall

Running over to our body, pouring down constantly.

"Jesus show me how to remain in Your love".

HBTT

 

New arts for July-August

 

KNEELING BEFORE YOUR PRESENCE

 KNEELING BEFORE YOUR PRESENCE

My Lord! I kneel before Your presence

The fire of love inflames my soul

My heart falls deeply into your love

When you're absent, my life will not blossom.

My Lord! I kneel before Your presence

My fresh beautiful dreams I offer You

Oh! How this little heart is yearning for Your love

And my lips give endless songs of praises.

My Lord! I kneel before Your presence

With confidence I pray to You

Give me the grace forever to be faithful

You're merciful and full compassionate

You're a mother, father, brother, sister, lover, and a friend.

HBTT

BUCKEYE BUTTERFLY

 

BUCKEYE BUTTERFLY

While cleaning my desk

I see something interesting

Impressed by the design expression,

Nicely arranged around its wings.

Distinctive false eyes.

Which frighten off enemies.

But those sparking eyes

I find fascinating

They seem to say "Hi" 

Revealing a secret

An artist's masterpiece

Colorful and round

Like an owl lurking

A gift to contemplate

 A buckeye butterfly.

HBTT

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