Wisdom 13:1-9; Psalm 19:2-5; Luke 17:26-37

lost
in the created
rather than the creator
we go
from thing
to thing
unsatisfied
until
we are touched
by the author
the one
of truest love
we follow
never turning back
eyes always
fixed
proclaiming
the Glory of God

Are you lost?
How will you be found?

Wisdom 7:22-8:1; Psalm 119: 89-91, 130, 135, 175; Luke 17: 20-25

In Wisdom is a spirit
intelligent, holy, unique,
Manifold, subtle, agile,
clear, unstained, certain,
Not baneful, loving the good, keen,
unhampered, beneficent, kindly,
Firm, secure, tranquil,
all-powerful, all-seeing,
And pervading all spirits,
though they be intelligent, pure and very subtle.
For Wisdom is mobile beyond all motion,
and she penetrates and pervades all things by reason of her purity.
For she is an aura of the might of God
and a pure effusion of the glory of the Almighty;
therefore nought that is sullied enters into her.
For she is the refulgence of eternal light,
the spotless mirror of the power of God,
the image of his goodness.
And she, who is one, can do all things,
and renews everything while herself perduring;
And passing into holy souls from age to age,
she produces friends of God and prophets.
For there is nought God loves, be it not one who dwells with Wisdom.
For she is fairer than the sun
and surpasses every constellation of the stars.
Compared to light, she takes precedence;
for that, indeed, night supplants,
but wickedness prevails not over Wisdom.

Indeed, she reaches from end to end mightily
and governs all things well.
–Wisdom 7:22-8:1

Do you embrace Wisdom?

Wisdom 6:1-11; Psalm 82: 3-4, 6-7; Luke 17: 11-19

Wisdom
speaking
truth to power
reminds us
at whose pleasure
they serve
not their own
but God’s will
to love
and bring justice
to Life
especially to
the poor
the destitute
the fatherless
and the outcast
calling all
to gratitude
for God’s
healing power

Are you grateful for God’s healing power?
Do you hear Wisdom speaking to our leaders?

Wisdom 2:23-3:9; PSalm 34:2-3,26-29; Luke 17:7-10

imperishable life
living within
God’s love
He is close
to our broken-heartedness
and saves
our crushed spirits
lifting us up
from affliction
we embrace
divine Glory
and sing
with grateful praise
for all
God has done
for us

Who lifts your Spirit?

Wisdom 1:1-7; Psalm 139:1-10; Luke 17:1-8

God
the witness
of our inmost self
sees the desires
of our heart
sending
the Holy Spirit
to our longing
for love
and goodness
guiding
every step
even to the ends
of the earth
growing
our faith
beyond
what we could ever imagine

Who guides your steps?

Macc 7: 1-2, 9-14; Psalm 17:1,5-6,8,15; 2; Thess 2:16-3:5; Luke 20:27-38

God
of the living
we enter
your eternal life
no longer
given to death
and suffering
of this life
even as we die
at the hands of men
we are restored
in you
delivered
from confusion
delivered
from evil
your faith
strengthens
and guides us
you rule
our heart
with love
content in your presence
our joy is full
in the shadow
of your wing

Are you consoled and strengthen by God?
Are you willing and ready to give your life to God?
Do you see yourself resurrected?

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
Readings: 1Ez: 47:11-12; Psalm 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-0; Cor: 3:9C-11, 16-17; John 2: 3-22

we are
the temple of God
risen with Him
Spirit in-dwelling
cleansed of all
that would defile
we flow
with God’s living water
from this sanctuary
living in God’s will
that all should live
and flourish
with God in our midst
we shall not
be disturbed
God is our help
at the break
of dawn
we rejoice
at the astounding things
God has wrought
upon the earth

Do you experience yourself as the temple of God?

Romans 15:14-51; Psalm 98:1-4;Luke 16:1-8

by the power
of the Spirit of God
we are called
to remember
our goodness
letting go
of any squandering
of our life
using our talents
for good
and singing
a new song
revealing
the kindness
faithfulness
and justice
of which we are
a part
in God’s love

Do you remember the goodness of which you are a part?

Romans 13:7-12; Psalm 27: 1,4,13-14; Luke 15:1=10

we live
for God’s love
and see
God’s love
day after day
in the land
of the living
called from
our darkness
our separateness
and anxiety
to His light
we give
up our fear
and find refuge
dwelling there
we gaze
upon God’s loveliness
and call all
who are lost
to what we
have found

Where is your dwelling place?

Romans 13:8-10; Psalm 112:1-0; Luke 14:25-33

owe nothing
but love
to one another
giving generously
and mercifully
from God’s love
knowing
we own nothing
in our possessions
we live
in the light
of God’s grace
that dawns
through our darkness
God’s commands
showing the way

Do you live in God’s light?