Spirit of God, anoint me to be good news to the poor today. Open my eyes to the human needs on the street, in my office, and in our world.

What earth does every springis only a hint of the thing. Sister Alice Smith, CSJ

Wise God, help me find my voice among all those so willing to speak for me.Help me hear your voice in the conversations I have each day.Give me courage to speak up and act on the truth I discern.  Amen.

Forgiving God, who doesn’t need second chances? Help us never give up on ourselves because you never gave up on us.  Amen.

Every tree, every growing thing as it grows,says this truth: You harvest what you sow.With life as short as a half-taken breath,don’t plant anything but love. Jelaluddin Rumi

God of our Yesterdays and our Tomorrows,we thank you for the ways in which you speak in our lives:in our history and our hope,in our struggles and in our confidence,in the questions, concerns, and encouragement shared with us in trust.Give us the wisdom we need to hold and weigh and understand your call in all

All the world hopes in you, Loving God, that you will feed us in our hunger. You open wide your hand and we are filled with good things. Psalm 104

What tempts me more to think too much of myself or to think too little of myself? Loving God, help me to praise you this Lent by becoming more of the person you created and love. Amen.