1Cor 8:1-7, 11-13; Psalm 139:1-3,13-14, 23-24; Luke 6:27-38

being known
in our inmost being
by God
we are shown
a love
that surpasses
our understanding
and knowledge
putting on
heartfelt compassion, 
kindness,
humility, 
gentleness, 
and patience,
bearing with one another 
and forgiving one another–
a love
that extends
even to our enemies
that gives
beyond our measures
that lives
beyond our judgement
as it embraces
all of life

We stand in awe of this love.

1Cor7:25-31; Psalm 45:11-17; Luke 6:20-26

poor
hungry
weeping
excluded
we turn
our ear
to another
who offers
something
beyond
our means
reaching
into our poverty
we find
blessing in the Holy Spirit
and live
in the love
of Christ

How are you blessed?

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?
Is God’s love your one true thing?

Luke 6:6-11

we stretch
out our hand
and are healed
by the one
in whom
all the
treasures
of wisdom
and knowledge
are hidden
who would
save life
rather
than destroy it
letting go 
of envy
and pettiness
we are
brought
together
in love
chosen
to make
manifest
the light
of the Christ
in us
laboring
and struggling
with His power
working
within

Do you experience the power of Christ working with you in your life?

Ezekiel 33: 7-9; Psalm 95: 1-9; Romans 13: 8-10; Mt 18: 15-20

one law
we can know
we love
with open hearts
not hardened
and closed
to God’s voice
but singing
joyfully
with thanksgiving
that God
is in our midst
giving us
the strength
to do
to be
what we think
we cannot
softened
and formed
in God’ love
we feel gratitude
to know
who we are

Do you know the one thing you must do?
Can you do it?

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 experience the sacredness of all God’s creation?
Do you live by guidance of God’s love?

1Cor 4:1-5; Psalm 37:3-40; Luke 5:33-39

trusting
in God
doing good
we take delight
in God’s way
we become
a new creation
as His light
dawns in our heart
even as we see
hate
and unforgiveness
in our hearts
we turn our eyes
toward the One
who offers
refuge
strength
courage
and salvation

Where do you turn in times of struggle and stress?
Where do you place your trust?
Do you love yourself as much as God loves you?

1Cor 3:18-23; Psalm 24:1-6; Luke 5:1-11

we cast
our nets
deep into
our soul
at His command
to see
a harvest
much greater
that we could ever
imagine
beyond reason
there is a place
of blessing
and imperishable
nourishment
that provides
all we need

Do you accept God’s invitation?

1Cor 3:1-9; Psalm 33:12-21; Luke 4:38-44

reminded
of who we are
God’s co-workers
In God’s field
we persevere
in times of hardship
struggle
and disillusion
relying on our faith
in God’s love
and God’s mercy
for healing
and restoration
even as we live
in uncertainty

Where does your faith live?
Do you remember who you are?
Where is the good news in your life?

1 Cor2:10-16; Psalm 145:8-14; Luke 4:31-37

His word
that holds
authority
drawing out
the demons
of our heart
and expelling them
gives us
a new life
in the spirit
that scrutinizes
even the depths
of God
amazed
by the goodness and kindness
mercy and compassion
that we behold
we follow

What demons are drawn from your heart?
Do you behold the great mercy of God?