2 Samuel 5:1–3; Psalm 122:1–5; Col 1:12–20; Luke 23:35–43

bone of our bone
flesh of our flesh
the One who is
firstborn of all creation
moves within us—
making us new
in Him

things visible
and invisible
the thrones we fear
the dominations that crush
the principalities and powers
that haunt our world
are gathered in His arms
and reconciled

we enter the house
of the Lord
not with fear
but rejoicing—
for violence is not our story
mocking is not our truth
death is not our destiny

we are remembered
by the Crucified
whose blood carries peace
like a river through the world
through our wounds
through our days
through everything that aches
to be made whole

in this remembering
we rise
we receive
we enter paradise
even now
with Him
who holds all things together

Can you see peace flow through the cross?
Can you see your being through Him?
Can you see with His light?

1Mc 6:1-13; Psalm 9:2-6, 16,19; Luke 20: 27-40

from our grief
we cry out
and are touched
and saved
by a Love
greater
than our imaginings
a Love
that makes us
worthy
in the God
of the living
we give thanks
we give praise
we sing
a song of joy

What makes you worthy? What makes you feel you belong?

Luke 19:45-48

where
is truth
to be found
in these days
of story spinners
and money changers
cluttering
the sacred temples
of our minds
and hearts
changing
the sweetness
of God’s word
into bitter prophecy–

in the stillness
we wait
in a cloud of unknowing
our soul
begging the silence
for the voice
of Truth

Who will clear our hearts and minds and soul for Truth?
Where is Truth?

1Mc 2:15-29; Psalm 50:1-2, 5-7, 14-15; Luke 19:41-44

we are
weeping
with you
Jesus
as you look
over the city
that cannot find
its way
to peace
that does not see
the hour
of its visitation
calling harm
upon itself
with war
and division-

yet we wait
standing our ground
with you
in God’s enduring love
with songs
of praise
and hope
and faith
undiminished

Do you weep with Jesus over the city?
Do you stand in God’s love with hope and fai

2Mc 7:1,20-31; Psalm 17:1-15; Luke 19:11-28

the hidden coin
a talent
not our own
we hide
in fear of him
cruel
and unjust
knowing
he reaps
where he does not sow
knowing only
the wrath
that is to come
we stand firm
even as we fear
and proclaim
we will not trade
in his greed
and deceptions
accepting our fate
our soul is free

Do you stand firm in truth?
Do you deny the king his power?
Do you accept your fate?

2Mc6:18-31; Psalm 3: 2-3,4-5,6-7; Luke 19:1-10

lost
and afraid
we come
to meet the One
who is full
of Wisdom
and healing
for our soul
She calls us
coming into
our heart
and home
to save us
by facing
the darkness
within us
that can overtake
and destroy-
shining the Light
of Truth
of God’s
immeasurable Love

What wisdom and light has come into your darkness?

1Mc:1:10-63; Psalm 119: 53,61,134, 150, 158; Luke 18:35-43

blind
we seek
for God’s love
where it cannot
be found
until the One
comes
to open our eyes
sensing
His Presence
we ask
and receive
given sight
and life
through
the channel of faith

What do you want Jesus to do for you?

Malachi 3:19-20; Psalm 98: 5-9; 2 Thess 3: 7-12; Luke 21: 5-19

by patient
endurance
we live
take care
not to be misled
or deceived
by war and insurrection
earthquake
famine and plague-
wait upon
the Lord
work quietly
for justice
sing praise
sing joyfully
let the sea
and what fills it
resound
let the world
and those who dwell in it
clap their hands
let the rivers
and the mountains
shout with them for joy-
for those who fear
His name
there will arise
the sun
of justice
with its healing rays

Are you patient?
Are you misled by the ways of the world?
How you endure in faith?

Wisdom 18:14-19; 19:6-9; Psalm 105: 2-3, 36-37; 42-43; Luke: 18:1-8

rejoice
O hearts
that seek
the Lord
that your prayers
are heard
and that
saving grace
has come
despite
any violence
you may know
God’s peace
and love
lives among us
as we persist
in our desire
for it

Is your heart’s desire God’s love and peace?
Do you ask the Holy Spirit to guide you?
How does she respond?

Wisdom 13:1-9; Psalm 19:2-5; Luke 17:26-37

lost
in the created
rather
than the creator
we go
from thing
to thing
unsatisfied
until
we are touched
by the author
the one
of truest love
we follow
never turning back
eyes always
fixed
proclaiming
the Glory of God

Are you lost?
How will you be found?