11/5/17 Through 11/11/17

11/5/17 Through 11/11/17

Sunday

The gospel comes with loving tone

Among the fields where it is sown

Like nursing mom with babe at breast

It brings the weary soul to rest

Beware of those who use the Word

Distorting what, from God, they've heard

To feed their greed and malintent

And comfort not, those in lament

The Word should bring humility

And work to set the captive free

The greatest one will serve the least

So both can then enjoy the feast

Monday

Who could ever know Your ways

Or guess what's held in store

Eternal life, more than repays

What we have waited for

Tuesday

A grace is given to every man

For working out God's holy plan

He calls each one to use their gift

And so. the body's, spirits lift

The harvest shines in ready state

The choicest wines and meat await

But many, earthly pleasures choose

And so, eternal joy, they lose

So use your gift to fill the house

Bring children, friends, and also spouse

Collect the lowly from the street

That all may there, the Master, greet

Wednesday

Renouncing all we gain the power

To fight the fight or build the tower

Possessing what we can't afford

Because our strength is from the Lord

How will I know I've given all

Requested by His loving call,

When I still have, I must confess

An awful lot that I possess?

Thursday

Within this temple, find a home

Make this ground a fertile loam

With holy water nourish these

That they become Your fruitful trees.

Friday

All are stewards of His gifts

But far, the steward, often drifts

And squanders what is given him

By following some foolish whim

The call is simple, follow Him

Disordered bonds, now quickly trim

For holiness, now pray and fast

Give alms and make your kindness last

Saturday

Two masters tug in different ways

One is followed, one betrayed

One will win and one will lose

Be careful of the way you choose.