Weekly Inspiration (8/10/22)

Jesus’ assertion is that first and foremost our attention be directed toward God, our creator. After this, there is another commandment, to focus our attention on our neighbors. After we focus on God in the vertical, then we will be able to see more clearly God Emmanuel on the horizontal - in the lives of our neighbors, who mirror the incarnate God whose image we reflect.

-Br. Jim Woodrum
Society of Saint John the Evangelist

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Poem of the Week

When I am weak, God,
let me be weak,
without resistance to your grace.

When I am powerless
may I be empty of all
but your power.

When I am angry
let my anger melt into its fear,
my fear rise into trust.

When I am outraged
let my passion for justice
be benevolent and steadfast.

When I despair
root my longing in your presence,
my desire in your hope.

Loving God, by your sure hand
keep me fearlessly tender,
mercifully strong.

- Steve Garnaas-Holmes