Galatians :1-2,7-14; Psalm 117:1-2; Luke 11:1-4

each day
given
our daily bread
as the word
of the Holy Spirit
guides us-
contrary to ways
that separate us
from God
we draw
heaven to earth
with each breath
as we speak
our words
with reverence
and thanks
asking forgiveness
for our forgetting
while embracing 
and remembering
God’s love
for All

Do you breathe heaven to earth through God’s word?
Do you live in the realm of God’s love for all

A Prayer to Know Who We Are
Gal 1:13-24; Psalm 139:1-15; Luke 10:38-42

called
through grace
from our mother’s womb
to know you
as you know us
guiding us
through thoughts
and ways
of our inmost being
bringing to light
the love
in the depths
of our soul
relieving us
from the world’s worry
and anxiety
to live
in what is
essential
your love
of all

How do you know who you are?
How do you experience what is essential?

Gal 1:6-12; Psalm 111:1-10; Luke 10:25-37

not of human origin
a gospel
given
to hearts
that can hear
to ones
not currying favor
from human beings
or pleasing people
but serving
the vision
of God
revealed
in the love
and care
of one another
not passing by
not crossing the street
but embracing
and caring
for the wound
and need
of another
with mercy
and love

What does your heart hear?
What do you do with God’s love?
What is the challenge of loving yourself and another?

Isaiah 5: 1-7; Psalm 80: 9-20; Phil 4: 6-9; Mt 21: 33-43

dry land
overgrown
with thorns
and briers
laying
in ruin
lost
to their Creator
living
by their own
corrupt law
not by all
that is true
honest
admirable
decent
virtuous
and worthy
of praise
killing
what would
bring life
setting a
path of destruction

save us O Lord
save what your right hand has planted
if your face
would shine upon us
then we would
be safe

Does God stand guard over your mind and heart?
Do you present your needs to God…dismissing all anxiety from your mind?

Prayer for Troubled Times 
Phil 4:6-8

“Brothers and sisters:
Have no anxiety at all, 
but in everything,
by prayer and petition, 
with thanksgiving,
make your requests 
known to God.
Then the peace of God 
that surpasses 
all understanding
will guard your hearts 
and minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters,
whatever is true, 
whatever is honorable,
whatever is just, 
whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, 
whatever is gracious,
if there is any excellence
and if there is anything 
worthy of praise,
think about these things.
Keep on doing 
what you have learned 
and received
and heard 
and seen in me.
Then the God of peace will be with you.”

Job 42:1-17; Psalm 119: 66,71,75,91,125,130; Luke 10:17-24

silenced
in awe
by All
that is
before us
we turn
in love
at the will
of another-
we put aside
our angst
and embrace
the life
given
being with
the grace
of our names
written
in heaven
by the God
who loves us

Have you embraced the life given by the God who loves you?
Do you rejoice with Jesus in your given life?

Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels

with the joy of the Lord
as our strength
we embrace
God’s word
as trustworthy
and true
enlightening
pure
and enduring
bringing joy
to our heart-
as a child
of wonder
guarded
by angels
today
we rest
secure in God’s love

Does God’s word bring joy to your heart?
Is rejoicing in the Lord your strength?

Memorial of Saint Therese de Lisieux
Job 19:21-27; Psalm 27:7-14; Luke 10:1-12

seeing
from our inmost being
the good things of God
in the land
of the living
with courage
faith
and love
we are sent
two by two
to bring a peace
beyond 
what the world
can give
shining the light
of justice
which is God’s love
for all

Do you see the good things of God in the land of the living?
How do you bring peace?

“Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.”
― St. Therese of Lisieux

Job 9:1-12; Psalm 88:10-15; Luke 9:57-62

who are we
before creation
stars
and sun
and moon
to ask God
what are you doing?
in morning prayer
we wait
upon you
to answer
our plea
you say
follow
into your mystery
homeless
and single-hearted
letting the dead
bury the dead
and not
turning back

Are you single-hearted in your following?

Feast Day of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels

Daniel 7:9-10,13-14; Psalm 138:1-5; John 1:47-51

longing
for a new vision
we see heaven opened
in awe
of what we see
the work of the angels
complete
we see
a place of no duplicity
or cynicism
a place of harmony
a place of love
working
one for the other
with no discord
a glory of voices
each knowing
their part in
the most beautiful music
ever heard

Can you see this place called heaven?

Job 1:6-22; Psalm 17:1-7; Luke 9:46-50

receiving Him
we receive
the One
who sent Him
opening
our heart
to His searching
healing
light
though tested
we remain
firm in His word
through storm
sickness
and even death
we have a refuge
our prayers
are heard
and answered
in God’s time
and love

Do you live in God’s time and God’s love?
How does God answer your prayers?