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Lenten Reflections 2022

Lamb of God

Lamb of God

John 1:35-36

Your cousin John looked upon you
With clear eyes that penetrated deeply.
“Behold the Lamb of God,” John pronounced
As he singled you out with admiration,
Inviting all to see what his inner eye saw.
When John beheld your boundless compassion
He knew you were able to give your life freely.
For he observed what others had not seen:
A strong, courageous, loving human being
Willing to speak the truth openly to all.

Today : I behold the Lamb of God with my inner eye.

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Serene One

Serene One

Nan Merrill

In you is found no fussing or fluster.
Genuine peacefulness resides in you.
Your tranquility comes from knowing
All is as it is and all is as it will be.
You remain unruffled and patient,
Continually drawing us toward you
So we can release our restlessness
And relinquish our needless anxiety.
As we learn to place our trust in you,
Our serenity gradually mirrors your own.

Today : I find peace in trusting the Serene One.

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Redeemer

Redeemer

Psalm 19:14

You are the One sent to free us
From inner and outer oppression,
To liberate us from our illusions
And anything taking us from you,
Assisting us to recover our ability
To be people of loving kindness.
You have shown us the clear way
And have loved us back into life.
You will wait for as long as it takes
For us to accept your gift of freedom.

Today : I give myself to the Redeemer.

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Lion

Lion

Revelation 5:5

A power to be respected.
A voice obliging attention.
An energy of rippling effect.
A beauty to be admired.
A fierceness that protects.
A ruler requiring obedience.
Like creatures of the savanna,
You are in charge of the pride.
The long strides of your love
Run to embrace all creation.

Today : The Lion’s energy stirs me toward good.

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Shepherd

Shepherd

Psalm 23

I have been in that bleak valley
When the last bit of joyfulness
Was sucked out of my spirit
By the ripping winds of desolation.
In those times of extended anguish
The memory of green pastures
With you shepherding my way
Brought me strength to go on.
Shepherd, now, others in need
As they stumble on their dark road.

Today : I unite my heart with those in gloomy valleys.

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Lord of All Eagerness

Lord of All Eagerness

Jan Struther

When our will dances
In sync with your own,
And our mind vibrates
With enthusiasm
For your teachings,
When our entire self
Ardently embraces you,
Then it becomes evident
That our passion for you
Reflects your eagerness for us.

Today : I restore my eagerness for spiritual growth.

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Flute Player

Flute Player

Hafiz

You are the Pied Piper
Of our creaturely hearts.
Your clear, enticing music
Wafts melodiously for us,
A serenade of devoted love
Played from birth to death.
But the clutter oppressing
Our minds and hearts
Prevents us from hearing
This enchanting song of yours.

Today : I listen to the Flute Player’s serenade.

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Source of All Being

Source of All Being

Carmelite Breviary

Source of existence.
Source of wisdom.
Source of hope.
Source of compassion.
Source of desire for good.
Source of unselfish love.
Source of prayer.
Source of justice.
Source of eternal life.
Source of all that I am.

Today : I commune with my Source.

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Hearer of All

Hearer of All

The Qur’an

You hear the jubilation
Of the happy-hearted,
And the questioning
Of the confused seeker.
You hear the shout
Of the angry one
And the last sigh
Of the dying.
The ear of your heart
Is always open to us.

Today :The Hearer of All listens to me.

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Joy of Our Desiring

Joy of Our Desiring

Martin Jahn

Every creature desires happiness.
Each one longs for contentment
And an ongoing sense of well-being.
You are the true Joy of Our Desiring
Although we may not recognize this.
Beneath our longing and yearning
Your presence of ceaseless delight
Waits for us to identify what is ours.
Help us find in our joys and pleasures
The deeper joy of yourself within them.

Today : My heart focuses on true Joy.

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