Col 1:21-23; Psalm 54:3-8; Luke 6: 1-5

not bound by law
but by love
we are reconciled
to God
all is sacred
and held
in reverence
firmly
grounded
in faith
as we persevere
keeping
all hope
in the Gospel
where
every creature
under heaven
preaches
the Good News
of God’s love

Do you see the sacredness of all God’s creation?
Are you bound by law or God’s love?

Feast of the Nativity of Mary
Romans 8:28-30; Psalm 13:6AB,6C; Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23

conforming
to His image
all things
work
for good
for those
who love God
we are called
to live
according
to God’s purpose
God’s love
for all
we rejoice
and say “yes”
to each
invitation
of grace

How do you respond to God’s invitation?

Col 1:9-14; Psalm 98:2-6; Luke 5:1-11

we sing
joyfully
praising God
for all the blessings
of this day
reaching into
the deep waters
of faith
praying
always
to see God’s will
for love
in every moment
thankful
for kindness
and courage
and strength
and endurance
for our journey

Are you thankful for this day?
Do you cast your nets into the deep water of faith?

Col1:1-8; Psalm 52:10-11; Luke 4:38-44

in our sickness
He reaches
out His hand
and we
are healed
stepping back
into our life
we give thanks
and proclaim
God’s goodness
and kingdom
among us
trusting
always
in the mercy
of God

Do you trust in the mercy of God?
Do you experience God’s healing touch?

1Thes 5:1-6, 9=11; Psalm 27:1,4,13-14; Luke 4:31-37

drawn
to His words
and His light
we are amazed
and astonished
at His authority
and strength
as one who knows
God’s loves
and drives out
the demons
it is here
we wish
to dwell
in the house
of the Lord
with care
and concern
encouraging
and building up
one another
knowing
we will see
the good things
of the Lord
in the land
of the living

Do you experience the authority and strength of His words?
Do you experience God’s joy?
Are you a child of the Light?

1Thes 4:13-18; Psalm 96:1,3,4-5,11-13; Luke 4:16-30

anointed
by God’s love
He brings
good news
that opens
our eyes
and sets us
free
no longer
captive
and oppressed
we sing
a new song
to the Lord
the heavens
are glad
the earth
rejoices
the sea
and what fills it
resounds
the trees exult
as we hear
of God’s justice
God’s love
of All

Are you overwhelmed by God’s love?
Does God’s love fill you with hope and joy?

Jeremiah 20: 7-9; Psalm 63; Romans 12: 1-2; Mt 16: 21-27

our hearts
a burning fire
shut up
in bones
thirsting
for God’s will
we present
ourselves
as a living
sacrifice
to be
transformed
renewed
by what
is good
and perfect
letting nothing
or anyone
stand
in our way
we give all
to follow
this love

Do you feel the fire of God’s love in your bones?
Do you let your very self be transformed by it?

1Thes 4:9-11; Psalm 98:1,7-9; Matthew 25:14-30

taught by God
to love one another
we share our lives
and talents
aspiring
to a tranquil life
in God’s peace
alive
in the song
of God’s creation
we share
the justice
of His Love
for all
knowing in the One
there are many
bound together
in Joy

Do you share God’s love with all?
Do experience God’s peace?
Do you live in the Joy of the Lord?

1Thes 4:1-8; Psalm 97: 1-2; 5-6, 10-12; Matthew 25:1-13

we wait
keeping
all that
is essential
for life
in you
our living
flame
of love
burning
in a purity
not our own
we live
in a holiness
that rejoices
in glory
never
knowing
the hour
or the day
creating
an ever-presence
of your love

What is the oil you cannot share?
How do you wait for his coming?
Is He already here?

1Thes 3:7-13; Psalm 90:3-5, 12-17; Matthew 24:42-51

stay awake
stand firm
in faith
let your heart
be strengthen
with God’s love
and sing for joy
at the daybreak
that brings
wisdom
and kindness
through His word
to the world

Are you awake to God’s presence in your life?
Do you stand firm in your faith believing in God’s goodness?