2Peter1:2-7; Psalm 91:1-2,14-16; Mark 12:1-12

we surrender
to a divine power
that would
bestow on us
everything
that makes
a life
of devotion…
we supplement
our faith
with virtue;
virtue
with knowledge;
knowledge
with self-control;
self-control
with endurance;
endurance
with devotion;
devotion
with mutual affection;
mutual affection
with love

What is being asked of you?

Exodus 24:3-8; Ps 116: 12-13, 15-18; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14: 12-16, 22-26

beyond our means
to see
precious death
His life
His body
His pulsing
blood
poured out
calls us
to a living God
calls us
to Life
cleansing our conscience
from dead works
to worship
the living God
passing into
the sanctuary
of His love
His truth
that we may know
the new covenant
living in us
beating
in our hearts
His blood
our blood
we are
God’s own

Can you feel God’s life within you?
Do you accept God’s new covenant in your heart?
Do you take care of your life?

Jude 17,20b-25; Psalm 63:2-6; Mark 11:27-33

what saving grace
will come to us
as we struggle
with violence
greed
and deception
from those who
have stolen authority

praying
in the Holy Spirit
we keep ourselves
in God’s love
living with
patience
for God’s mercy
to a waiting world
for we have seen
a Glory
that will not fail

Do you pray in the Holy Spirit?
Are you held in God’s love?

Friday in the Eighth Week of Ordinary Time
1Peter 4:7-13; Psalm 96:10-13; Mark 11:11-26

not surprised
by a trial
by fire
we are cleansed
forgiving all
that we  may be forgiven
driving out
any currency
but Love
we offer
our gifts
freely
to one another
believing
that all
what we ask for
in prayer
will be received
through God’s love

Do you offer your gift?

Feast of the Visitation of Mary
Zeph 3:14-18;or Romans 12:9-16; Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 1:30-56

our souls
proclaim
the goodness
of our God
from where
our strength
and courage come
joy
leaps
in our heart
for the new life
God brings
rejoicing
in hope
enduring
in affection
we turn
from what is evil
and hold on
to God’s goodness

Where is God’s goodness?

1Peter 1:18-25; Psalm 147:12-20; Mark 10:32-45

born from
the imperishable
seed
we love
one another
intensely
from a pure heart
serving
one another
from the Life
and love
that saves us

Do you know what you are asking to follow Christ?

Mark 10:28-31

releasing
all attachments
we see
into the Presence
of God
source
of our Being
all Love
Kindness
and Goodness
returning
as Gift
we are thankful
and with praise
we are at peace

What do you see when you release all attachments?

1Peter1:3-9; Psalm 111:1-2,5-6,9-10; Mark 10:17-27

no money
can buy
the indescribable
and glorious joy
attained
by faith
in God’s saving power
a love and joy
springing forth
from our poverty
bearing fruit
from His guiding commands
alive
in the promise
of His covenant
we give thanks
always
with all
of our heart
for all things
are possible
in God

Do you experience God’s love springing forth from your poverty?
Do you experience all things possible in God?

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
the God of heaven
the God of earth
a voice
amidst the fire
raised from testing
signs and wonders
and war
from the strong hand
and outstretched arm
we understand
God’s commands for love
from he who loves
justice and right
we are happy
as all are chosen
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
we are One
with the love of God
the love of the Son of God
and the love of the Spirit
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?

Mark 10:13-16

with wisdom
ever conscious
or 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

What challenges your commitment to loving kindness?