Daniel 12:1-3;Ps 16:5-11; Hebrews 10:11-18; Mark 13:24-32

the heavens and earth
shall pass away
a darkened sun
a darkened moon
the stars fallen
in darkness
we are shaken
unsurpassed in distress
we cry for safety
we seek
the path of Life…
He is near
even at the door
four winds shall bring Him
the tree shall sprout
one sacrifice
one offering
in this
His love fulfilled
the dust of the earth
shall awake
the wise
shall shine brightly
those who lead
many to justice
shall shine
like stars
forever
the heavens and the earth
shall pass away
but His
word
shall not

Do you see the hour as “now”?
Who will show you the path of Life?
Is the God of love your hope?

3John 5-8; Psalm 112: 1-6; Luke 18:1-8

pray
always
without
becoming
weary
for truth
and justice
in the land
though hidden
behind
the unscrupulous
it will reveal
itself
through
our persistence
and faith
in God’s goodness
and love

Do you pray always and persist in faith for God’s goodness?

2John 4-9; Psalm 119: 1-18; Luke 17:36-37

taken up
we experience
a love
that heals
the great divide
one in Christ
living among us
within us
all worldly powers
and enemies
disappear
in the silence
of God’s knowing
moving quietly
tending
nurturing
and giving hope
and courage
in times of distress
and fear

Where do you find hope and courage in these times of stress?
Do you experience God’s healing love?

Philemon 7-20; Psalm 146: 7-10; Luke 17:20-25

the kingdom
of God
among us
feeding
freeing
restoring sight
bringing justice
to every
open heart
asking
the impossible
of our humanity
in its call
for forgiveness
mercy
and compassion
possible
as we are absorbed
into God’s goodness
light and love

Do you accept the invitation to be absorbed into God’s goodness, light and love?

Luke 17:11-19

in all
circumstances
we give thanks
to our God
who offers
goodness
and love
joy and peace
healing
our lives
keeping us firm
even as we feel weak
and uncertain
showing compassion
and kindness
that we return
this day

How are you thankful in all circumstances?
How do you show your thankfulness?

Titus 2:1-8; 11-14; Psalm 37:3-4,18 and 23, 27 and 29; Luke 17:7-10

obliged
by the goodness
of God’s love
we serve
wisdom
the gift of age
encouraging
others
to see
the spiritual gifts
surrounding us
embracing
dignity
hope
faith
and temperance
living
in the simplicity
and joy
of knowing
who we are

Do you live in the simplicity of knowing who you are?
Do you experience the Wisdom of age?

Titus 1:1-19; Psalm 24:1-6; Luke 17:1-6

desire not
what is vain
but the Holy Spirit
above all
who brings Life
and informs
all our days
a mustard seed
of faith
within
will move a mountain
and open our hearts
to the living God
who holds all
goodness
compassion
forgiveness
and love

Do you open your heart to the Holy Spirit?

Kings 17:10-16; Ps 146: 7-10; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44

from our want
we give God
all we have
as we follow
Christ
who gave all
with open heart
these jars of flour
these jugs of oil
shall not go empty
shall not be dry
as we
put our faith in
and praise Him
generous spirit
securing justice
protecting strangers
the widows
and fatherless
the naked
and hungry
He is our food
He gives us
Life

Is God’s word the food that gives you Life?
Do you give from a heart open to God’s love?

1Ez: 47:11-12; Psalm 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-0; Cor: 3:9C-11, 16-17; John 2: 3-22

we are
the temple of God
risen with Him
Spirit in-dwelling
cleansed of all
that would defile
we flow
with God’s living water
from this sanctuary
living in God’s will
that all should live
and flourish
with God in our midst
we shall not
be disturbed
God is our help
at the break
of dawn
we rejoice
at the astounding things
God has wrought
upon the earth

Do you experience yourself as the temple of God?

Phil 13:17-4:1; Psalm 122:1-5; Luke 16:1-8

relieved
of our debt
we are freed
to live
another way
a way
that informs
with a Spirit
of Goodness
and joy
no longer
enemies
of the cross
we see
its power
in the love poured out
that becomes our food
Spirit rising
as our breath
we live
in the mystical
body of Christ

Where do you live?