5/19/19 through 5/25/19

5/19/19 through 5/25/19

Sunday

To love one another's the new command

If ever we wish, in His presence to stand.

For loving's the way a disciple should be,

Just like the Master they nailed to the tree.

The pagans who see, in amazement proclaim

How they love one another seems almost insane.

Yet something about this incredible love

Seems not of the earth, but to come from above.

It tugs at the heart that's now burning within

And urges to turn from a life full of sin.

To live in a world full of mercy and grace

With sin washed away without even a trace.

Then hand will not grasp as if trying to live,

But will open to others and offer to give.

Forgiving of all is the call of the Lord,

And in giving we find that His love is out-poured.

Monday

The Advocate will come to you 

And then it will be clear.

The signs and wonders that I do

Will not at all seem queer.

These works you'll do and many more

Empowered by His love,

If you rely upon His store

Of graces from above.

Tuesday

The peace of full abandonment

Is offered to us all,

For on the cross our Sacrament

Reversed our sinful fall.

Undaunted by the trials they face

The saints push on ahead

Heroically respond to grace

With strength from daily bread.

Wednesday

The only peace is in Your will

Yet Satan's hoard attacks us still

Attempting now to foul the wine

Of life that's flowing from the Vine.

Yet firmly grafted on to Thee

The grace that flows gives light to see

And pruned to bear yet even more

The one whom devil's words ignore.

Thursday

To love is more than just obey

True love attends to all You say

Anticipating every need

And loving what Your word decreed.

For in Your law is love unbound

The way our peace and joy is found

The shining light to guide our way

And point us to the cross each day.

Thursday random thought...

My Lord I want to be a saint

Shower me with mercy,

Shower me with grace.

Make me into all the things that currently I ain't

Friday

Love the way that I love you

Teach the sinner what to do.

Share the love you've come to know,

That through you the flock may grow.

Saturday

My son if you decide to serve

Prepare for an ordeal

You must have courage, strength, and nerve

And not your faith conceal.

Remember who before you went

Was beaten, mocked, and scorned.

Disciples who are also sent,

Will be so too adorned.