Romans 2:1-11; Psalm 62:2-9; Luke 11:42-46

hard burdens
imposed
on us
we seek
the refuge
of God
where
our soul
is at rest
in God’s
priceless kindness
forbearance
and patience
we live
in God’s mercy
that melts
our stubborn
impenitent
heart
and we overflow
with good works
that are moved
by our faith
in God’s love

Do you seek refuge in God?
Do you experience God’s mercy?

Romans 1:16-25; Psalm 19:2-5; Luke 11:37-41

a wrath
we cannot
acknowledge
or bear to see
knowing only
the injustice
of our own
yet
it bears
upon us
in our idolatry
a stranger
to our creator
in our worship
of our own creations
doing violence
to each other
in our lack
not knowing
our need
until He comes
to show us
our way
a door is opened
into a Light
of God’s glory
residing
in all
as Love
that gives alms

How do you experience the wrath of God?

Rom 1:1-7; Psalm 98: 1-4; Luke 11:29-32

set apart
for the Gospel
we bring
good news
of salvation
to a world
in need
from suffering
sin
and death
one greater
than Jonah
brings a message
of Love
that turns
our life
around
no longer
in need of signs
we see Truth

Has He turned your life around?

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30

what treasure
do we have
but You
when all else is sand
Wisdom
our heart’s desire
this we love
filled at daybreak
we sing for joy
our one true God
our only Good
where all is possible
and known
you cut through
the lies
that are our life
and penetrate
the soul of us
and form the truth
free of murder
and stealing
unfaithfulness
and lies
dishonor
we sell all
and give our lives
to you
new life given
we understand
the promise
of your love

Do you sell all for the promise of God’s love?
Is God your treasure?
Is God’s love your joy?

JL 4:12-21; Psalm 97:1-12; Luke 11:27-28

in the valley
of decision
we hear
the voice
of God
and follow
we are glad
in it
and give thanks
for darkness
and clouds
may be
all around
but His Light
dawns
in justice
upon all

Are you in a valley of decision?
What do you hear?

Mal 3:13-20; Psalm 1:1-7; Luke 11:5-13

persevere
do not
cease
to ask
for goodness
is always
with you
the eye
of the storm

Do you ask for God’s blessings?

Jonah 4:1-11; Psalm 86:8-10; Luke 11:1-4

our daily
bread
your will
among us
as we
experience
your mercy
and kindness
and give
what is
given
listening
to prophets
we change
our ways
we see
your city
healed
as your love
unfolds
and give thanks

Do you hear the voice of the prophets?

Jonah 3:1-10; Psalm 130:1-8; Luke 10:38-42

called
to change
we sit
at the feet
of Truth
and Wisdom
leaving
our anxiety
and worry
to hear
the voice
of Love
answering
our cry
for help
with words
that bring
Hope
new Life
and Peace

Are you willing to change?
Do you dare leave your anxiety and worry?
Do you sit at the feet of Wisdom and Truth?

Jonah 1: 1-11; Jonah 2:3-8; Luke 10: 25-37

called
we run
thinking
we can escape
yet storms
follow us
until
we are cast
over
into a deep
darkness
where we
cry out
to our God
who hears
and rescues us
with Light
to see
a Truth
that proclaims
itself
each moment
as a Love
for all

Where do you try to escape to?

Gen 2:18-24; Ps 128: 1-2,3-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16

man and woman
made from one
returned
in marriage
we see the
love of God
that works
between
within
the spaces of us
blessing
each other
the recesses of our home
are filled with love
and children
we learn to die
for each other
even as we rejoice
we suffer for
the Truth
we find here
no one can break
what God has joined
in faith to each other
we learn
the faithfulness
of God
in relationship
we see
what God desires

Do you trust the love of God in relationship?
Do you see God’s fidelity in your own faithfulness?
Do you die to your selfishness to love?