Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5,10; Psalm 29: 1-10; Mark 8:14-21

what leaven
for our bread
but Goodness
do we not see
do we not hear
do we not understand
or comprehend
within us
between us
we have all we need
the bread of Life
with us
breathing
the love of God
every moment
a love
no one can betray
or take away

“The Lord will bless us with Peace”

Genesis 4:1-15,25; Psalm 50:1 and 8, 16-17, 20-21; Mark 8:11-13

what sign
but breath
that we live
in grace
given

what darkness
in us
that we should
rise against
another
in word
and deed
betraying all that we are
in envy
murder
and greed

drawn up
before our eyes
we see
all we wish
not to be
but given God’s love
and strength
we become
who we are
meant to be

What does your breath tell you?

Sir: 15: 15-20; Ps 119 1-2;4-5; 17-18; 33-34; 1 Cor 2: 6-10; Mt 5: 17-37

open our eyes
instruct us
give us
discernment
that we may see
your wisdom
that saves us
you see all
that is in our hearts
our fear
our desire
for good
you place your law
upon us
we trust in you
and follow
your Holy Spirit
that knows
even the depths of God
guide us
to choose life
in all things

Have your eyes seen?
Have your ears heard?
What do you choose?

Genesis 3:9-24; Psalm 90:2-13; Mark 8:1-10

moved
to pity
the crowds
are fed
what eye
would see
the hunger
among us
and respond
knowing
that within
our midst
is enough
if only
it would be
shared

What is the miracle?

Genesis 3:1-8; Psalm 32:1-2,5-7: Acts 16:14; Mark 7:31-37

in time
of stress
we enter
the shelter
of God’s Spirit
and pray
reassured
of His Presence
we hear
the cry
of freedom
that rings
around us
our eyes
and ears
and hearts opened
we remember
who we are
living
at peace
in the scent of hyacinth
and moon glow
in God’s garden

Where do you live?

Genesis 2:18-25; Psalm 128:1-5; Jas 1:21; Mark 7:24-30

welcome
the word
planted in you
persist
in asking
and seeking-
for healing
will come
know that
you are never alone
you are always
in Love’s Presence
even when Love
feels far away
even when
anger and deceit
are upon us
be still
and know
for healing
will come

Do you welcome the word planted in you?
Can you be still and know?

Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17; Psalm 104:1-2, 27-30; Mark 7:14-23

the Spirit
sent forth
we are created
in breath
with hearts
intended for love
what turn
would cause
a heart
to greed
and deceive
envy
and betray
with arrogance
what tree
what fruit
what choice
of heart and mind
leads the soul astray
what angel
heralds
a return

Do you hear the Spirit’s call to trust the God who created you in love?

Genesis 1:20-2:4; Psalm 8:4-9; Mark 7: 1-13

reconciled
by the Holy Spirit
law and love
become one
each person
living
and care
for the good of all
creation
that was given
in a holy generosity
from God’s economy
of abundance
in a love for all
living by what
is imperishable
kindness
patience
courage
gentleness
thriving
in the fruits
of the Spirit

How is your heart reconciled to God’s law of love?

Genesis 1:1-19; Psalm 104: 1-35; Mark 6:53-56

Spirit of God
creating all
light
and dark
water
and wind
sea
and sky
land
and seed
fruit
and stars
displaying
a majesty
a Light
of Glory
and healing
of all
into Goodness

Are you touched and healed by God’s loving Presence?

Isaiah 58: 7-10; Psalm 112, 4-9; Cor 2 2:1-5; Mt 5: 13-16

we shall cry
for help
and God’s
light
will break forth
like the dawn
upon
our wounded hearts
healed
we shall
overflow
in generosity
feeding
the hungry
a shelter
for the homeless
covering
the naked
freeing
the oppressed
satisfying
the afflicted
salt of the earth
we are preserved
from destruction
rooted
in love
we shall not
be moved

Do you experience God’s Light dawning in your heart?
Does your heart overflow with generosity?
Are you a shelter for the oppressed?