Solemnity of Peter and Paul
Acts 12:1-11; Psalm 34:2-9; 2Tim 4:6-8,17-18; Matthew 16:13-19

in prayer
we see Him
as He is
the Christ
the light
within
and around us
transforming all
into God’s vision
of love
we look
to Him
that we may be radiant
with joy
and feel
God’s constant
presence
that surrounds us
guiding us
and protecting us

Who do you say that He is?
Do you experience the joy of God’s presence?

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
His will
to love
and seek
the good
of another
is our guide

Is the love of all God’s will in your life?
Do you feel known and loved by Jesus?

2Kings 22:8-13; Psalm 119:3-40; Matthew 7:15-20

words
lost
are found
revealing
a Truth
that transforms
our mind
and heart
and soul
bearing fruit
and giving life
to a starving world

What fruit do his words bear in your life?

Matthew 7: 6, 12-14

this narrow
gate
to which
we are called
who would
enter
if not for
a love
they see
and hear
and touch
and taste
much greater
than the world
has known
a perfect
justice
that holds
no harm
only love
and goodness
for one another

Can you see through the narrow gate?

Mt 7: 1-5

speak
the truth
and set
it free
not with judgment
but with vision
setting
a path
to a promised land
where
all needs
are met
in kindness
generosity
and gentleness
when the violence
of greed
is left behind

Have you left the violence of greed?

Jer 1: 4-10; Psalm 71: 1-17; 1Peter1: 8-12; Luke 1: 5-17

from
our mother’s womb
we are known
and called
to a love
and a light
announced
from the wild
and lived
in the day to day
a rock
of refuge
a stronghold
a safety
from what
life’s storms
may bring
we live
in the peace
of Christ

Do you experience the peace of Christ?

Matthew: 6: 24-34

in a world
of worry
concern
and fear
for food
and drink
and clothing
and safety
you say
“don’t”
seek first
another
called God
and righteousness
then all
shall be added
to you

How do you seek and serve this kingdom of God?

Matthew 6: 19-23

heaven
among us
we seek
our treasure there
not in things
where moth
and decay
destroy
or thieves
steal
but in love
and joy
and peace
eternal
patience
kindness
generosity
and compassion
the fruits
of heaven
given
freely
to all

Where does your treasure lie?

Matthew 6: 7-15

faithful
in Christ
we pray
to our father
in heaven
whose name
is holy
whose will
shall be done
on earth
as in heaven
who gives
our daily bread
who forgives
as we forgive
who leads us not
into temptation
but delivers us
from evil
to our God
whose love
is justice
and truth
we give thanks

Do you give thanks for all things?
Do you forgive everything?

Matthew 6: 1-6; 16-18

seeing
God’s generosity
we pour out
our love
as God makes
every grace
abundant
to our poverty
gracious
merciful
and just
we give
and pray
and fast
not to be seen
but for
God’s goodness

Do you experience the abundance and generosity of God?