Genesis 17:1,9-10,15-22; Psalm 128:1-5; Matthew 8:1-4

trusting
even in old age
and barrenness
that new life
will come
we bear
and embrace
new life
even through
our doubting
we respond
to the Spirit
and are healed
and made whole
walking always
in God’s Presence

How do you walk with the Holy Spirit guiding you?

Acts 3:1-10; Psalm 19:2-5; Galatians 1:11-20; John 21:15-19

the heavens
declare
the Glory of God
the Holy Spirit
leads
at the beautiful gate
we rise up
and walk with Him
healed
of our infirmities
we gather
strength
and courage
to follow
feeding
tending
caring
for all He offers
to our life
living the love
given as gift
given to others
in His name

Where do you find healing and encouragement?

Genesis 15:1-18; Psalm 105:1-9; Matthew 7:15-20

aligned
with God’s grace
we bear
the fruit
of God’s Goodness
wary
of false prophets
wolves
in sheep’s clothing
we keep
our eyes fixed
on the one
who keeps
His covenant
and shows us
the way
through our anxiety
to the peaceful way
of Truth

How does God show you the way through you anxiety?
What is your daily bread?
How do you bear God’s fruit?

Genesis 13:2-18; Psalm 15:2-5; Matthew 7:6,12-14

where is
the narrow gate
constricted road
that leads
to life

some cross
that calls us
through
its mysterious way

some mystical
birth canal
where we are
nourished
in God’s womb
then expelled
into the Light
of Knowing

spiritual senses
ignited
we live
in Heaven’s realm
of Love
tasting
and seeing
God’s Goodness
of All

Where is your narrow gate?

Jeremiah 20: 10-13; Ps 69 8-10, 14, 17, 33-35; Rom 5: 12-15; Mt. 10:26-33

do not be afraid
the light
will reveal
itself
from darkness
Truth of Christ
of love
of life
God who probes
the mind
and heart
sees
and rescues
answering
our prayers
the prayers
of the poor
with mercy
death
came through us
now
life comes
through Him

How does the truth of Christ give you life?
How do you speak of his truth?
Is what you say true?

Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 139:1-15; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66,80

formed
in our mother’s womb
we do not know
who we are
until we are called
into the light
and named
by one who loves us
we embrace
the journey
of our lives
with all of its mystery
joys and sorrows
being lead
through our questions
that are answered
through God’s love

What are you questions?
Who answers?

Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Dt 7:6-11; Psalm 103:1-10; 1John 4:7-16; Matthew 11:25-30

sacred heart
filled with love
we have all
we need
letting go
of guilt
and anger
greed
and jealousy
we live
in the freedom
of God’s grace
forgiving
giving
and celebrating
we come
to Him
who will give us
rest

How do you experience the sacred heart of Jesus?

Matthew 6:7-15

“This is how you are to pray

Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name
thy Kingdom come,
thy will be don,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.”

As you forgive, so will you be forgiven.

Do you forgive everything?

2Cor 9:6-11; Psalm 112:1-9; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

hearts prepared
by grace
we give
cheerfully
from all God
has given
knowing
we have all
we need
scattering seed
sowing abundantly
with no need for show
or reward
only doing
what needs to be done
to care
for God’s world

Where does your giving come from?
Do you have all you need?

2Cor 8:1-9; Psalm 146:2-9; Matthew 5:43-48

a turn of phrase
to turn the tide
of hated
animosity
injustice
cruelty
and oppression

Love your enemy.

Who is your enemy?
How do you begin to love them?