Ephesians 2: 19-22; Psalm 117: 1,2; John 20 24-29

one home
built upon
Love
that holds
the structure
together
sacred dwelling
of Spirit
no need
to prove
or test
or touch
as our faith
in its sure
silent
Presence
grows
within us
we have
all we need

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Amos 7:10-17; Psalm 19:8-11; Matthew 9:1-8

in the silence
we hear God’s words
precepts
perfect
refreshing
and trustworthy
giving wisdom
to our soul
rejoicing
in our heart
enlightening our eye
to justice
and mercy
in God’s presence
we rise up
and walk
forgiving all
and seeing with
God’s love
and goodness

Does your soul rejoice in God’s word?

Lamentations 2:2,10-14,18-19; Psalm 74:1-2,3-7,20-21; Matthew 8:5-17

we lament
we despair
they say peace
and prosperity
where there is none
as we reap
the destruction
that was sown
by our ways
until
a path
of integrity
is shown
a word
is spoken
to our humility
and our soul
is healed

What are the prophets saying?
From where will healing come?

Matthew 8:1-4

reaching out
out our hand
to the one
who invites us
into a love
of healing
and grace
we find ourselves
cleansed
and renewed
from all that keeps us
away from faith
in the holy presence
that surrounds us
even in these trying times
we are buoyed
by God’s great love

How are you sustained in these trying times?

2Kings 24:8-17; Psalm 79: 1-9; Matthew 7:21-29

He knows us
by God’s will
in our mind
and heart
and deed
a solid
foundation
for the storms
that come
knowing
His will
to love
forgive
and seek
the good
of another
is our guide

Does Jesus know you?
What is God’s will in your mind and heart?
Do you do the will of God?

Solemnity of John the Baptist
Luke 1:57-66,80

formed
in our mother’s womb
we do not know
who we are
until we are called
into the light
and named
by one who loves us
we embrace
the journey
of our lives
with all of its mystery
joys and sorrows
being lead
through our questions
that are answered
through God’s love

What are your questions?
Who answers?

Matthew 7:6,12-14

where is
the narrow gate
constricted road
that leads
to life
some cross
that calls us
through
its mysterious way
some mystical
birth canal
where we are
nourished
in God’s womb
then expelled
into the Light
of Knowing
spiritual senses
ignited
we live
in Heaven’s realm
of Love
tasting
and seeing
God’s Goodness
of All

Where is your narrow gate?

2Kings 17:5-8,13-18; Psalm 60:3-5, 12=13; Matthew 7:1-5

the shadow
cast over
my own eyes
blinds me
to God
and others
i judge
unmercifully
until
mercy
finds me
in the eyes
of one
who is love

Have the eyes of mercy found you?

Jeremiah 20: 10-13; Ps 69 8-10, 14, 17, 33-35; Rom 5: 12-15; Mt. 10:26-33

do not be afraid
as the light
will reveal
itself
from darkness
Truth of Christ
of love
of life
from the God who probes
the mind
and heart
sees
and rescues us
answering
our prayers
the prayers
of the poor
with mercy
and love

How does the truth of Christ give you life?
How do you speak of His truth?

Luke 2:41-51

seeking Him
in a time
of diversion
from Truth
I will persist
in pondering
God’s words of love
in my heart
whether convenient
or inconvenient
with the Holy Spirit’s help
I will stay awake
to God’s Presence
praising
with music
and song
scripture
and poetry
compassion
and love
that bring forth
joy in my heart

How do you persist in pondering God’s words of love in your heart?