5/14/23 Through 5/20/23

 5/14/23 Through 5/20/23

Sunday

We think of them as throw-aways

But none are such for Him we praise.

No matter where the poor have gone

His search for souls continues on.

So cross none off your list or say

For them, all hope is gone today

For they, like you can turn around

And withered branch, be fruitful found.

So listen when the prompting comes

The Father cares for all His sons

And let Him use your feeble skill

To bring about His perfect will.

Monday

Remember when the hour comes

That from the Spirit power comes

So draw on Him that feeds the soul

And let Him lead you to the goal.

The things our Blessed Lord revealed

Are things a life of sin concealed

The walks amid the cool of day

And comforts when we stop to pray.

So call on Him to lead and find

That following brings peace of mind.

His way, to many, seems absurd

But wise will find His way preferred.

Tuesday

When loved by God the man endures

The hardship that his faith matures

But first the truth within must grow

So this, beyond a doubt he'll know.

Wednesday

For many still is God unknown

For they assume His lofty throne

Believing they can make the rules

When they but show themselves as fools.

With pride, the worst of deadly sins

The downward spiral thus begins

For they that know it all can't learn

When truth from Truth itself they spurn.

Thursday

Weep and mourn while world rejoices

Know the Lord anoints your choices

You that suffer soon shall be 

Reunited heavenly

Count the world's gain as loss

True love is found upon the cross

The chosen who will suffer long

Will soon be singing Heaven's song

Of praise to Him the King of kings

Who, on the cross, salvation brings

Reveal to humble souls below

What everyone on earth should know

That love and sacrifice are kin

And humble docile souls shall win

A prize beyond the mind of man

If trust and suffer well they can.

Friday

For the Lord, a vow is taken

So to inner man awaken

So to see the gifts He's given

So the chains of sin be riven

Without clear and firm amendment

All we do is build resentment

What is good must be retained

But evil tendencies restrained.

Saturday

Ask the Father in my name

You too shall find your heart aflame

For when we ask within His will

Our every prayer He will fulfill

So ask with humble contrite heart

For this is just the very start

Then mold your will accord to His

And find the joy that heaven is.