Sirach 17:1-15; Psalm 103:13-19; Mark 10:13-16

with wisdom
ever conscious
of the presence
of God
Jesus embraces
the children
as we are embraced
created
in image
for one glorious
brief moment
of beholding
we are asked
to live
in loving kindness
and compassion
caretakers
of justice-
God’s love for all

Do you come to God with the wonder and awe of a child?
What challenges your commitment to loving kindness?

Sirach 6:5-17; Palm 119:12-35; Mark 10: 1-12

“A faithful friend
is a sturdy shelter;
she who finds one
finds a treasure.
A faithful friend
is beyond price,
no sum can balance her worth.
A faithful friend
is a life-saving remedy…”

Who is your friend?
Who are you a friend to?

Sirach 5:1-8; Psalm 1:1-6; Mark 9:41-50

receiving
God’s word
we are called
to delight
in His way
meditating
day and night
on the love
and grace
that surrounds us
relying not
on wealth
nor overconfident
of forgiveness
having added sin
upon sin
we do not delay
in our conversion
and cut off
any path of deception
placing
all our hope
and trust
in God

Do you delight in God’s word?
How do you resist the chaos of these times?
Where do you place your trust?

Sirach 4:11-19; Psalm 119; Mar 9:38-40

in His name
we find our way
to peace
as wisdom’s heart
is revealed
through God’s law
of love
breathing Life
into us
through trust
and trial
test and revelation
we embrace
this healing path
singing
with praise
and thankfulness
for our life
given

How is love revealed through God’s law?
Where do you find Wisdom?

Sirach 2:1-11; Psalm 37:3-40; Mark 9:30-37

come
as a child
with wonder
and awe
and trust
the God
who guides
our minds
and hearts
who is with us
at all times
even in the harshest adversity
keep a sincere
and steadfast heart
listening always
for God’s word
of Life
and be enlightened
in grace
mercy
and love

Do you come to God with wonder and awe?
Do you listen always for God’s word in your life?
Have you committed your life to the Lord?

Sirach 1:1-10; Psalm 93:1-5; Mark 9:14-29

from God’s abundance
wisdom comes-
poured out
from the one
who stands firm
in love
and compassion
for all-
created
in the Holy Spirit
healing comes
at the sight of Him
and we are freed
as every prayer
is answered
from our faith
where we have
no other need
than this love
revealed
at wisdom’s root
to love
as we are loved

Do you experience God’s Wisdom poured out in love and compassion?
Do you experience Justice as God’s love for all?

Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-15, 22-23, Ps 102: 1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 15:45-49, Luke 6: 27-38

bless the Lord
my soul
for you have
turned
our hearts
to love
even our enemies
fall within
love’s power
saved from the sword
we come
to know
you mercy
your spirit
in us
we give
in your infinite
measure
giving up
judgment
for compassion
knowing
nothing essential
can be taken
from us
we give
our cloak
our cheek
our Life

Do you love your enemy?
Do you pray for those who mistreat you?
What is your measure?

Psalm 23: 1-6

within us
among us
we see you
and walk
with you
even in a valley
of darkness
you are
at our side
our guide
our companion
only goodness
and kindness
follow
with you-
you give us
eyes of mercy

Do you see through the eyes of mercy?

Mark 8:34-9:1

what self
denied
what life
is lost
what cross
taken up
who do we
follow
when the nation
confounds
the name
of Him
who came
to save
what is the design
of God’s heart
as we are called
to a life
that is true
and good

“What profit is there for one to gain the whole world and forfeit their life?”
What is the design of God’s heart?
How do you know what is true and good?

Mark 8:27-33

Jesus asked
“Who do people
say I am?”

Who do you say he is?