Tobit 12: 1-20; Psalm: Tobit 13: 2-8; Mark 12: 38-44

do good
and evil
will not
find
its way
to you

give alms
with
no thought
of return

give all
and there
your treasure
lives

What is giving?
Why do you give?
How do you give?

Tobit 3: 1-17; Psalm 25: 2-9; Mark 12: 18-27

misled
we lose
sight
of our
spiritual nature
everlasting
outliving
our body
our culture
our means
we become
discouraged
despairing
in time
ready for death

then
a light comes
in revelation
drawing us
to truth
a saving grace
and we see
ourselves
anew
in the realm
of angels

Have you lost sight of your spiritual nature?

Tobit 2:9-14; Psalm 112: 1-9; Mark 12: 13-17

afflicted
and blind
we lose
our way
giving into
suspicion
and doubt
tested
our character
questioned

yet one comes
steadfast
of heart
calling us
to remember
who we are
one with God
who blesses
and lavishly gives
even in our weakness
our hope
lives in him
as we return
to God
what is God’s
leaving
Caesar to his own

Where do you turn in affliction?

(Dt. 4:32-34,39-40; Ps. 33:4-6,9,12, 18-22; Romans: 8: 14-17; Mt. 28:16-20)

we fix our heart on
God of heaven
God of earth
a voice
amidst the fire
raised from
testing
signs and wonders
from war
and terror
by his strong hand
and outstretched arm
we understand
his commands of love
from he who loves
justice and right
we rejoice
as all are chosen
our soul in waiting
we hope in
his word revealed…
his word
his breath
our creation and life
we live and breathe
with him
knowing we are
children of God
lead away from slavery to love
we teach what we have
come to know
in our heart
from love of father
love of spirit
love of Son of God
who is with us always
until the end of the age

Did anything so great ever happen before?
Have you heard the voice of God
speaking from the midst of the fire?

Sirach 51: 12-20; Psalm 19: 8-11; Mark 11: 27-23

God
author
of life
you send
wisdom
to all
who will
hear
guiding
our hearts
that delight
in your word
and instruction
giving us
a way
a light
through
the darkness
and despair
that surround us

Do you embrace Wisdom?

Sirach 42: 15-25; Psalm 32: 2-9; Mark 10: 26-52

calling out
in our blindness
to one who knows
we say
we want to see
he says
your faith
has saved you
receive sight
and go
your way
we receive
and follow
i say
what do we see?
God’s Love

How do you see this love?
How do you live this love?

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
Holy Spirit
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

The fruit of the Spirit is faithfulness, gentleness, love, joy, patience,
kindness, generosity,self-control (Gal. 5:22-23)

How do you use your gifts?

receive
my Holy Spirit
of love
and joy
and peace

that you
may be
faithful
and patient
with self control

and give
generously
kindly
and gently
to others

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

God
our saving God
who controls
the passageways
of death
who breathes
our breath
our life
has meaning
only
in your love
and grace
the powers
of the world
will fade
yet your word
is eternal
even though
we have tears
and trials
we will not shrink
with your Holy Spirit
as our guide

What gives your life meaning?