By sweat of human forehead built, <br />And money earned in honest ways; <br />Reside good Christians within it; <br />God bless this family always! <br /> <br />O Holy Spirit, Dove of peace, <br />Preserve love, faith and unity; <br />Help us to live our life with ease <br />Through fortitude and piety. <br /> <br />O Mother Mary, pray for us! <br />Ask Jesus Christ to ever bless, <br />And keep our souls in grace of God, <br />Until we part to His abode! <br /> <br />Saint Joseph, show us God is first, <br />And how to be a father best; <br />And teach our children about Christ, <br />And emulate the Holy Nest. <br /> <br />O saints and angels, dwell here-in; <br />Pray that we stay away from sin; <br />And keep our soul’s gaze towards God, <br />Living our lives, like Jesus Lord. <br /> <br />O Jesus Lord, bless us, we pray; <br />Protect this home both night and day; <br />Help us to carry our life’s cross, <br />And serve God nobly without pause! <br /> <br />Lord Jesus, be our guiding Light; <br />Help us to speak the Truth always; <br />Goad us to do all things aright; <br />Proclaiming God to human race! <br /> <br />Dedicated lovingly to my dear sister Dr. A.Sugagemma, M.D., <br />Dr. Gangadharan M.S., and son, Gautham Anto <br /> <br />Copyright by Dr John Celes 11-17-2009<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-catholic-house-warming-prayer/
