5/12/24 Through 5/18/24

 5/12/24 Through 5/18/24

Sunday

What now?  He's risen, that we know.

What shall we do, where shall we go

He said to wait for power here

And then the mission shall be clear.

Few days from now the Spirit moves

And by His witnesses He proves

That Christ as King forever reigns

O'er all the universe contains.

So, look not up at clouds on high

He shall return here by and by.

But not until you spread the word

And all the men on earth have heard.

Today this seems too hard a task

But wait and pray then simply ask.

The Spirit shall abide in you

And guide the steps of all you do.

Monday

To those that love, the Spirit comes

And vibrant life on Earth becomes.

For when we see God's grand design

Our way must change, to there align.

We see the vict'ry in His way

And how He conquered every day

By trusting in the Father's love

And focusing on life above.

He showed in truth that man can be

As one within the Trinity

By giving all we have away

To let the Potter mold the clay.

Our Blessed Mother did each day,

"Let it be done," her words to say.

Complete and totally she gave

And through her gift came Christ to save.

Tuesday

Chosen by the Holy Spirit

One of twelve to lead and steer it

One to teach and well-proclaim

The glory found in Jesus' name.

One who there from the beginning

Witness to His rising winning

Freedom from the chains of sin

And life anew to live with Him.

Hear and answer when He's calling

No excuses, no more stalling.

Listen well and then obey

Then let the Spirit light your way.

Wednesday

Lord, consecrate us in the Truth

The rich or poor, the old or youth.

For lies abound in every sphere

That tempt to gloom, despair and fear.

But truth alone will light our way

If we but humbly act and pray,

And truth the Garden shall restore

With good and beauty evermore.

Thursday

The work of each is, find a way,

To make Him known in every day.

That all might know and seek the King

To peace and joy, and oneness bring.

Success within the world's eyes

Is but a weak and poor disguise

For what the Father has in store

With unity brings so much more.

Our selfish chases here below

Will ne'er such greatness ever know.

For what we do in Him shall last

When what alone, aside is cast.

So when that little bit is gone

That store of straw we trusted on

You've naught that in the end shall last

And into Selfishness, you're cast.

Don't take that broad and foolish way

But seek His will in every day

Then do His will, become as one,

And find the greatest vic'try won.

Friday

Arisen now disciples know

The worst that evil has may flow,

But Christ has conquered o'er the grave

And so, the faithful soul will save.

What e'er that comes, the Spirit guides

And every needed gift supplies.

The docile ones that do His will,

Their great desire He shall fulfill.

I pray I may not cower then

But face the evil firmly when

I'm faced with temporal loss and pain

And look but to eternal gain.

So many times I've failed before

But now I've come to know You more

And though I still be frail and weak,

Your Spirit's love and strength I seek.

Saturday

All the world could not contain

The books that try to Christ explain

So deep, so wide, so ever long

His praise an everlasting song.

Once encountered, understood

We see but Love upon the wood

The foolishness of that we preach

The humble and the wise will reach.

Yet pride refuses all He gives

Denying that again He lives

Though evidence is clear and plain

In ignorance, they still remain.

Be open and receive His word

Then others tell what you have heard

The news is good, there's room for all

Who wish to hearken to Love's call.