The Word in their Voices

About the Book

What if Scripture could speak to us not just through its words, but through the hearts of the people who lived it? In The Word in Their Voices, poetry becomes a window into the living Word of God—seen through the eyes of Mary at the foot of the Cross, of Judas in his agony, of the Centurion, of Peter, Stephen, and the unnamed ones who walked beside Christ. This collection invites readers to experience sacred Scripture as a living drama, unfolding in human voices that echo across centuries. Written by a Catholic pilgrim bearing the baptismal name Augustine, this book emerges from a life steeped in both healing and searching. After decades dedicated to medicine, the author now turns to the deeper healing of the soul, offering meditations shaped by personal devotion, Church tradition, and love for the Word of God. Each poem is paired with reflection and scriptural insight—designed not to instruct from above but to walk beside, as a fellow traveler might. These are not just retellings of biblical stories; they are invitations to dwell in them, pray with them, and live them.

About the Author

My name is Augustine Jeyaraj Prema Raj—my baptismal name, and one that has deeply shaped my spiritual journey. Like my namesake, I am a restless pilgrim in search of Jesus, seeking to know Him more intimately and to be known by Him in return. Throughout my life, I have devoted myself to the field of medicine and the vocation of healing. It has been a calling of compassion, service, and care for the human body. But as the years unfold, I now feel called to tend more deeply to the soul—to share the Good News that has transformed my heart. This book is a reflection of that journey. In poetry and in prayer, in reflection and in scripture, I share the insights I have gathered along the road, hoping they might speak to fellow pilgrims who, like me, are still seeking the face of Christ.