Lectio Divina – a holy reading of the Bible slowly, savoring it, and enjoying it with the Lord – is the spiritual practice of sacred reading of the scriptures. The intention is not to learn or gain information but to deepen our relationship with God. St Benedict encourages us to “to listen with the ear of our hearts.”
Join me once a week for Lectio Divina. I will share a verse and a word that spoke to my heart. Read and listen to the verses here. And gently ask God for a word or phrase that speaks to your heart for that day – that is what lectio means. Once we find that gift, we hold it, meditate, and savor its meaning. This step is called meditation.
Then offer that word back to God in prayer or the third step of oratio. In prayer we allow our real selves to be touched and changed by the word of God.
Finally, we simply rest in the presence of the One who has used His word as a means of inviting us to accept His transforming embrace. No one who has ever been in love needs to be reminded that there are moments in loving relationships when words are unnecessary.
Seems like a simple command Lord – be fair, to love and know you are in the one in charge, right?
It is difficult to act justly in an unjust world.
Yet you require justice by being Justice
Each act
Each thought
Each moment
To do what is right, even when it is difficult or especially when it is difficult.
I must act in fairness, love overflowing with mercy for others and for myself and humbly knowing you are in charge.
Thank you again for your Lectio Divina. Gives me a good start to my week and my prayer both!