Tobit 3:1-11,16-17; Psalm 25:2-9; Mark 12:18-27

our hearts
cry out
in our distress
to God
whom we trust
to guide us
to Truth
justice
compassion
and kindness

no longer misled
we see
beyond our mask
and pretense
to the face
of the living God
beholding a power
that challenges
all that we thought
we knew
and are healed
by mercy and love

Are you challenged by God’s mercy and love?
How do you know what you know?

Tb 2:9-14; Psalm 112: 1-9; Mark 12:18-17

pressed
by the needs
of the world
we become
short-sighted
and short-tempered
until
touched by the Spirit
we relinquish ourselves
into a greater
knowing
a greater
wisdom
and embrace
God’s love
and peace
as our guide

Do you feel the pressure of the world’s needs?
How do you respond?

Exodus 34: 4-6,8-9; Daniel 3; 2 Cor 13: 11-13; John 3: 16-18

our merciful God
gracious
slow to anger
abounding
in steadfast
love and faithfulness
sending love
for our salvation
we open
our hearts
our minds
our bodies
our breath
to God’s
holy breath
Holy Spirit
condemned
no longer
we see
the Truth of love
we are free
to live
in peace
with all

How do you experience the grace of God
How is the Holy Spirit alive in you?
How do you experience Jesus in your life?

Mark 11:27-33

by what
authority
do these words
of Love
come
through
the silence
of prayer
to our hearts
and live
in flesh
embodied
exchanged
manifesting
a will
and intent
of God
supreme
Being
of Love
bringing forth
a sound
of joy
in song
and praise

How do we know what we know?
By what power and authority do you live?

Mark 11:11-26

not surprised
by a trial
by fire
we are healed
forgiving all
that we  may be forgiven
driving out
any currency
but Love
we offer
our gifts
freely
to one another
believing
that all
what we ask for
in prayer
will be received
through God’s love

What do you ask for in prayer?
Do you believe you will receive?

Mark 10:36

Jesus asked
his followers
 ‘What do you
wish me
to do
for you?”

How do you answer?

Zeph 3:14-18;or Romans 12:9-16; Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 1:30=56

our soul
proclaims
the goodness
of our God
from where
our strength
and courage come
joy
leaps
in our heart
for the new life
God brings
rejoicing
in hope
enduring
in affection
we turn
from what is evil
and hold on
to God’s goodness

Where do you find God’s goodness?

Sirach 35:1-12; Psalm 50:5-8,14,23; Mark 10:28-31

releasing
all attachments
we see
into the Presence
of God
source
of our Being
all Love
Kindness
and Goodness
returning
not empty handed
but with all
that has been given
we are thankful
we offer praise
we are at peace

What do you see when you release all attachments?

Genesis 3:9-20; Psalm 87:1-7; John 19:25-34

standing by the cross with Mary
sharing the burden
of our separateness
our sinfulness
we see His cross
His thirst
and enter the mystery
of suffering
speaking a language
beyond our understanding
yet reaching a place
of knowing in us
where we live with Him
in God’s love
and say with him
“it is finished”
releasing our Spirit
to heaven’s joy

How do you experience the cross?
How do you respond to His thirst?

Readings: Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104: 1, 24, 29-34; Cor 12: 3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23

breath
of Spirit
come down
upon us
one body
sharing
different
gifts
for
the common good
the face
of the earth
is renewed
as we speak
our own tongue
yet hear
in our heart
the marvels 
of God’s love
for all
and see
Glory

Do you live by the breath of God’s spirit?
Do you see our oneness in God?