Acts 2.1-11; Ps. 104 1, 24, 29-31,34; 1 Cor 12.3b-7,12,13; John 20.19-23

a noise
a strong
driving wind
tongues of fire
the Holy Spirit
our advocate
coming down
among us
to renew
the face
of the earth
fruits of each
from the God
who loves All
for One good
He brings peace
and we breathe easily
freed from fear
we live
in the gifts
and drink of
the one Spirit
we give our lives
for this…
faithfulness
gentleness
love
joy
patience
kindness
generosity
self-control (Gal. 5:22-23)

How do you use your gifts?

Acts 25:13B-21; Psalm 103:1-2,11-12,19-20; John 21:15-19

becoming
the Light
He saw
His life
and proclaimed
the kingdom of God
whose searching
glance
is upon us
always
seeking love
and justice
guiding us
into Truth
hating violence
embracing peace
and calling us home

What do you see that you have become?

John 21:15-19

When Jesus asks.
“Do you love me?”
How do you respond?
What do you do?

Acts 22: 30; 23: 6-11; Psalm 16: 1-11; John 17: 20-26

my soul
rejoices
in you
who show me
the path
of life
each day
in your
presence
I rest
in your counsel
and safety
even as my body
is tired and in pain
and my mind
may be confused
I am at peace
in your love

Is your soul in peace?

Acts 20:28-38; Psalm 68:29-36; John 17:11-19

consecrated
In Truth
we see God’s love
a Light shining
through All that is
awakened
we see the Oneness
Of All
living
breathing
one heart beat
one breath

separate only
in delusion
creating the chaos
of greed
we descend
into war
in ourselves
and with one another
or we turn to
God’s saving power
of peace
knowing it is better
to give
than to receive

Do you turn to God’s saving power of peace?

Acts 20: 17-27; Psalm 68: 10-21; John 17: 1-11

our saving God
who breathes
our breath
who controls
the passageways
of life and death
gives meaning to us
through love
and grace
the powers
of the world
will fade
yet God’s word
is eternal
even though
we have tears
and trials
we will not shrink
with the Holy Spirit
as our guide
and enter God’s joy

What gives your life meaning?

John 15:12
Love one another as I love you.

Fall in Love
Attributed to Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. (1907–1991)

Nothing is more practical than
finding God, than
falling in Love
in a quite absolute, final way.

What you are in love with,
what seizes your imagination,
will affect everything.

It will decide
what will get you out of bed in the morning,
what you do with your evenings,
how you spend your weekends,
what you read,
whom you know,
what breaks your heart,
and what amazes you with joy and gratitude.

Fall in Love,
stay in love,
and it will decide everything.

Acts 1.15-17, 20a-26;Ps.103: 1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 John 4.11-16; John 17.11b-19

the void
of the betrayer
filled by one
who can see
the love
poured out
from a God
who is love
our protection
prayed for
by one
who knows
while we allow
this love
this truth
to transform
our fragile lives
in a world
that would betray
in a world of power
that may hate
who we are
as we stand
in His truth
for the sake
of love

Do you dare to be hated for the love you believe in?
Where is your love?

Acts 18: 23-28; Psalm 47: 2-10; John 16: 23-28

you say
until now
we have not
asked anything
in your name
you say
ask
the father
in my name
and you will receive
so that your joy may be complete

 so i ask
for the end of war
and hate
and violence
and sin
and suffering
and death and grief
exploitation
of one another
through slavery
and human trafficking
and greed and lust
and the end of
racism and sexism
and guns and weapons
that kill and destroy
we ask you
in Jesus name
we ask for love and peace. Amen

Acts 18: 9-18; Psalm 47: 2-7; John 16:20-23

all labor pain
is forgotten
in the joy
of new life
as a woman
beholds
her baby
the miracle of
I am
do not be afraid
go on speaking
do not be silent
I am
with you…

Is your pain forgotten in the joy of new life?