Sister Poetry

We are brothers and sisters
to all of creation.
The air we breathe is God’s breath.
The water is life-giving nourishment.
The soil
is the very substance of our lives.
The plants, springing up from the earth,
nourish us.
We are all connected
in this web of life.
All creation radiates the glory of God.

Be patient. Pray for endurance.
Be loving. Pray for compassion.
Be open to listening. Pray for understanding.
Be humble. Pray for wisdom.
Be aware. Pray for awe.
Be wondering. Pray for knowledge.
Be still and quiet. Pray for God’s presence.
Be thankful. Pray for the grace of gratitude.
Be concerned about others. Pray for the grace to respond to 
the needs of others.
Be selfless. Pray for the willingness to give of self.
In all this be ministers of God. Bring God’s life and love to all.
Pray for a life that is wholehearted, gracious and simple.
This is enough. This is what God asks of us.

Blessed are those who trust in God
Blessed are those who love God with their whole heart and soul, their whole being
Blessed are those who humbly and graciously serve others.
Blessed are those whose hearts empathize with the suffering of the world
Blessed are those who care about the heartaches of others
Blessed are those who stand up for what is right and just letting their voices be heard for those who cannot speak
Blessed are those who give life through encouragement and positive words
Blessed those who give of themselves through their work and presence each day
Blessed those who endure suffering for the sake of others and for God’s holy name

Let there be…light in the darkness
Let there be…love in the hearts of each person
Let there be…the breath of God flowing through all of creation
Let there be…the miracles of new life and healing
Let there be…gratitude and praise for the gifts God gives
Let there be…stillness and silence in awe and wonder
Let God’s love fill our hearts and open our hearts to see 
               God’s presence in all of creation
I see the spark of God’s love moving over the earth 
               connecting all of creation continuously
God says, Let there be…