1Kings 21:17-29; Psalm 51: 3-6,11,16; Matthew 5:43-48

as the sun rises
on all
so it is
with God’s love
as justice
with no measure
but that we see
and respond
to the gift
given
seeking
the good
of All
friend
and enemy
we pray
into the light
where there is hope
compassion
and mercy
for each one

How do you respond to the outpouring of God’s love?
How do you love your enemy?

Matthew 5:38-42

resisting not evil
we refuse to engage
to participate
and empower
the force
of destruction within
and around us
compelled
by another
a greater good
we offer ourselves
to life
letting go
of all
that would keep us
from God’s love
and grace
we embrace
another reality
embedded
within our own
a clear vision
of Truth
enlightened
by the one who knows that
no evil
no extra mile
no hardship
or affliction
can separate us
from God’s love

How does God’s love change your mind?
Have you let go of the violence of possession?

Ex. 19:2-6; Psalm 100: 1-2,3,5,; Romans 5:6-11; Mt. 9:36-10:8

borne up into Him
on eagle’s wings
by a voice
who speaks of Love
we sing joyfully
and with gladness
for the goodness
and kindness
that endures 
forever
reconciled
we join Him
in healing Love
that cures 
and raises us
to new life
giving freely
what has been given
at no cost

Does God’s voice and presence raise you up to new life each day?
Do you share at no cost what has been given you freely by God?

Luke 2:41-51

with great anxiety
we seek Him
as though He is lost
only to find Him
in His father’s house
He becomes 
the Wisdom
we seek
lighting a way
showing a path
to love
and peace
we persist
in pondering
His words of love
in our hearts
with the help
of the Holy Spirit
we stay awake
to God’s Presence
praising
with music
and song
scripture
and poetry
compassion
and love
that bring forth
God’s joy into our heart

Where do you find Him?
How do you persist in pondering God’s words of love into your heart?
Do you pray with the heart of Mary?

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

chosen
by God’s love
His heart set
upon our heart

we love
from this blessing-

bringing our burden
to His rest
we learn
the way of Grace

unburdening
one another
through caring
forgiving
remaining present
sharing sorrow

we give God
a human face
as we share
His love

Where do you see God’s face?
How do you experience God’s love?

Acts 11:21-26; Psalm 98 1-6; Matthew 5:20-26

following
the call of God
the source
of love
and joy
and peace
in our life
we let go
of our anger
and fears
and enter
a deeper faith
with God
who is within us
and by our side
through all
of life’s challenges
we find
our way
to reconciliation
and peace

How do you follow the source of love, joy and peace?
Where to you find reconciliation?
Does your heart sing for joy?

1Kings 18:20-39; Psalm 16:1-8,11; Matthew 5:17-19

fire of God
coming down
in love
for us
fulfilling
commands
and prophecy
we are brought
to our senses
and shown
the path of Life
a sure refuge
we live
in the joy
of God’s presence
putting all
our faith
in God’s help

Do you put all your faith in God’s help?

Matthew 5:13-16

a light
that shines
within
drawn out
to meet another
drawn out
to meet
our God
we are guided
by this
our prayers
for love
and healing
are answered
we provide
each other
with sustenance
creating
a culture
of Life
we are
the salt
of the earth

Are you guided by your inner light?
Where does it lead you?

1Kings 17:1-6; Psalm 121:1-8; Matthew 5:1-12

our help
Is from the Lord
who made heaven
and earth-
in our poverty
our mourning
and meekness
in our hunger
for peace
and righteousness
we are shown
a mercy
that clears our mind
and heart to see
the one who guards us
night and day
who protects us
from evil
and guides
our every step

Is your help from the Lord?
How does God guide your steps?

Dt. 8: 2-16; Psalm 147 12-20; 1Cor 10: 16-17; John 6:51-58

tested
in the wilderness
we see
the nature
of our being
hungry
alone
wandering
then
fed by God
we are free
in manna
we rise up
and behold
the bread
of life
Christ of all
one bread
one body
our bones
our blood
in God’s love
we move
and have
our being

How are you fed by God?
Do you move in God’s ways through the wilderness?