1Tim 3:1-13; Psalm 101:1-6; Luke 7:11-17

who would deem
a heart blameless
but God
the one who can look
upon the dead
with pity
and raise them up
questioning
all that we are
as we walk 
 in His ways
our faithfulness
temperance
gentleness
generosity
dignity
decency
guiding our children
and each other
on the path of Life

Who is this God who demands so much good?

1Tim 2:1-8; Psalm 28:2,7,8-9; Luke 7:1-16

praying for all
in authority
to look to God’s goodness
for all people
answering their needs
with justice
devotion
and dignity
knowing that all love
healing
and compassion
comes from
our divine nature
we place our trust
in God

What is your prayer?

Sirach 27: 30-28:7; Psalm 103: 1-12; Romans 14: 7-9; Mt. 18: 21=35

remembering
death and decay
and know
who you are
in spirit
one in Christ
one body
of all
immersed
in a kind
and merciful God
filled with
boundless
compassion
a God
who suffers
with us
forgives
our sins
as we are to forgive
holding no debt
we are free
to love
as we are loved
not nourishing
anger
or hateful things
but nourished
and fed
with kindness

How tightly do you hold and nourish anger?
Do you release into God’s kindness, compassion and mercy?

1Tim 1:15-17; Psalm 113:1-7; John 14:23

from the rising
of the sun
to its setting
we look
to the God
of love
and mercy
setting a firm foundation
that will not be shaken
planting deep roots
to bear good fruit
storing all God’s goodness
in our heart
to share
with those in need
praying
always
praising
always

What is your foundation?

1Tm1:1-2,12-14; Psalm 16:1-11; John 19:25-27

the rise
and fall
of many
as thoughts
of hearts
are revealed
he shows us
the path of life
where we take refuge
in the God
of mercy
grace
and peace
where love
is our inheritance

What does he reveal in your heart?

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 78:1-38; Phil 2:6-11;John 3:13-17

this God
of love
coming down
with words
of life
for us
pouring himself
into our humanity
that our hearts
and minds
might be opened
his cross
a door
to a risen life
that we follow
though a mystery
we understand
through the language
of suffering
through the language
of compassion
through the language
of love

What do you find in the cross?

Col 3:1-11; Psalm 145: 2-3,10-11,12-13; Luke 6:20-26

seeking
what is above
we find our life
in Christ
far from the world’s
greed
and anger
lies
and malice
divisions
and slander
we find
the source
of our Being
made for love
made for peace
a creative force
that wills
our goodness
our soul
proclaims
it’s “yes”
for here we find
our home

Where is your home?

Col 2:6-15; Psalm 145: 1-11; Luke 6:12-19

walking
with Jesus
rooted
in Jesus
our faith
is built
and established
guiding us
from empty
and seductive ways
our hearts are open
our eyes are fixed
on God’s love
and compassion
for all
called by name
we follow
and are healed

Do you hear God calling your name?

Col 1:24-2:3; Psalm 62:6-7,9; Luke 6:6-11

brought together
in God’s love
my soul
is at rest
through God
all of our hope
and strength
and healing
are with him
we shall not
be disturbed
no matter
our circumstance
as we stand
in God’s presence
we pour out our hearts
God is our refuge
God’s spirit
our dwelling

Is your soul at rest in God?

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?
Who is your neighbor?