Lectio divina
is a Latin phrase meaning Holy Reading, a practice of many Christians
throughout the centuries, particularly Benedictines. It involves reading, several times
on the same subject, with an open heart, inviting God to show you something to
reflect on.
This week, read each day one of the events of Jesus’ last
week; the first time you read it watch for what
word/phrase strikes you. Pay
attention to it for some silent time.
Re-read again, with the question “what might God be saying to me in
this word/phrase?” take some silent time to consider this. Read it again, then rest in God’s presence,
allowing your mind to spend time listening to insights for your life. Hints: It’s often helpful to read aloud.
If the text is too long for your
attention span, I have highlighted shorter sections in bold which you may want to focus on I have also included an alternative reflection
question in case this practice is just too much for you!
Monday: Jesus entered the temple and began to drive
out those who were selling and those who were buying in the temple, and he overturned
the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold doves; and he
would not allow anyone to carry anything through the temple. He was teaching
and saying, “Is it not written, ‘my
house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a den of robbers.”
Alternative reflection:
In what ways has the church lost sight of its purpose?
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