Fr. Terence Quadros, SJ,
variously called by his friends Terry, TerryQ, TQ...
is a Jesuit who has a magical way of connecting to thoughts and pix that we ordinary Muggles do not see.
Terry is a Counsellor to students at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai,
and creates music and poems and cards and posters that so far have stayed hidden to all except the few to whom they were directed.
After much coaxing he has agreed to let us share these with the world.
Vinayalaya.com is happy to bring you some of these Terry Treasures.
You can contact him at querry2@gmail.com or at terryq@jesuits.net
THE WICKEDNESS OF MAN
Decay the leaves, reek, rot abound.
stalk evil slithers underground.
Rebellious fist to heaven raised
Freedom abused, man’s wretched choice
Love-gift refused, abandoned grace.
Wintered trees, leaves hold no life.
Blaze sun darkened, rule storm and strife.
Why this? Whence man? And whither now?
Why curse invite? Why evil heart embrace?
Why shut on self the doors to heaven’s grace?
In celestial light God weaves divine plan
With love, out-hearts stone heart of man.
Love unfolds, choice again He gives.
From death man can now choose to live.
terryq : december 2004
listening to the leaves ... 5
5. THE
WORD BECAME FLESH
Surrendering to Love’s unbounded will
The Word descends in human form to be
Incarnate witness of God’s love for man.
A virgin graced gives flesh to divine plan.
A child is born no ordinary child is this
Star wakens earth from death to life of bliss
As angels, shepherds, Kings from distant lands
Sing loud, bow low and touched by Father’s hand
See Son make dwelling with the simple poor.
Bird, beast, grass, shrub, tree, leaves in dancing breeze,
Sea, sky and land break out in glory song
From orphaned state, creation now belongs
To newfound kingdom. Death’s dark hand full stayed
By blessed One, the Truth, new Life and Way.
terryq
: december 2004
listening to the leaves ... 6
artwork: wendell d'cruz
6. A
NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH
He walks the earth each step in grace-full gait
Reveals to all a newfold kingdom plan
New heaven and new earth unknown to man
Like sower sowing seeds on human soil
Shoots, plants, and trees, new leaves in splendour show
Vinedresser’s caring hand tend, prune, help grow.
The poor, the meek, the pure of heart are blessed
In Kingdom new for children, those in need
Of healing, sinners who a saviour search
The tree leaves speak of seasons newly come.
A new commandment to his flock He gives
Love one another. Lose your life to live.
Abide in me and I in you will be
Like vine and branches. Live new lives in me.
terryq: december 2004
listening to the leaves ... 7
artwork: wendell d'cruz
7. THE
TREE OF LIFE
The tree of life from mustard seed has grown
It’s foliage abounds all life now knows
The Father’s love. Redeemed creation sings
A resurrection peace as Spirit Dove swift wings
To every nook and corner of the earth
With blessing gifts proclaiming life, new birth.
The grain of wheat has died much fruit is borne
And lilies of the fields the Father’s care make known.
Pearl of great price, the treasure field, and more
God’s miracles on all creation pour.
The enfleshed Word in glory form returns
The Spirit sent consuming fire burns
With love. Creation tree and leaves now bear
A message: God is love. Rejoice! Your Father cares!
terryq
: december 2004