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S C R I P T U R E S

Lectio Divina
(Sacred Reading)


Our prayer text for Wednesday evening...

1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.
2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
        3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
        4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
        5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
        6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
        7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
        8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
        9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
        10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
        11 Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
        12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven,
        for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Matthew 5:1-12


Lectio
Read

We engage our minds,
our intellect, as we attempt to understand the text.

Meditatio
Reflect

We engage our memory
and experiences as we contextualize the text
within our own lives.

Oratio
Pray

We engage our heart,
our conscience, as we pray
for guidance from God.

Contemplatio
Rest

Our spirit is engaged in communion with our God.


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