The practice of Lectio Divino is an element of the contemplative life that some folks use regularly in meditation. Many do not continue this ancient meditative practice. The concept is to have a short passage (most likely scripture) that is read three times, with a pause between each one, to draw the meaning and understanding ...
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There is one thing I ask of my God: To dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life. (Alleluia) (adapted from Psalm 27)
Your creatures cover the Earth. How many are your wonders, O God (adapted from Psalm 104) Keep the faith! – Amen (for info on how to use the Call to Prayer in your daily contemplative practice, see this brief entry on the Centering Prayer practice.)
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God is my savior, my rod, my stronghold of defense. (adapted from Psalm 96) Keep the Faith! – Amen
As you settle your thoughts and enter into your time of prayer, focus, meditation (whatever you wish to name it) here is a small entr’acte to bring you into the quietness of your sitting time: What can I offer to the Lord for the goodness he has shown? I will lift up the cup of ...
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