Nihal Machado
Raymond Francis Camilus Mascarenhas, a beacon of light
Born to Lazarus and Joanna, a pure delight
150 years of his birth, 125 years of priestly ordination
This Twin Jubilee year, we celebrate his life with admiration
He strengthened the faith of his flock zealously
He became the hope of the hopeless tirelessly
Women’s empowerment his motto, he pursued
Through education and self-employment, a great deed
A visionary, founded Bethany, the Women’s Religious Congregation
A beacon of love, prayer and service to all generation
He served not only God but also humanity
He kept his flock always in unity
He built schools in remote lands
Education to girls, certainly now expands
He filled the hearts that once were hollow
With faith and hope, only Christ to follow
He translated the four Gospels into Konkani
‘Apostle of Print Media’ he was called by many
Domestic Prelate the honour by Pope Pius XII
Servant of the Most High, a true example of faith
His heart with compassion would always boil
The Servant of God, A saint to be of Mangalore’s soil
