Lectio Divina: “intending…estimate…foundation…began…not able to finish”
A word from Luke 14.25-33. In which my understanding of Jesus’ teachings on building a tower and going to war are turned upside-down.
Lectio Divina: “birds”
A word from Matthew 13.1-9. We need to a balance of modern efficiencies and traditional farming techniques to feed the world. I need a balance of modern and ancient practices to feed my mind, heart and soul.
Lectio Divina: “gracious will”
A word from Matthew 11.25-27. Reciting ‘Your will be done’ often gives me a small knot of anxiety, but what a difference the adjective ‘gracious’ makes.
Lectio Divina: “These are the names”
A word from Matthew 10.1-7. Names are important. How might I like my name to be written in lists?
Lectio Divina: “begged”
A word from Matthew 8.28-end. We can but ask. Sometimes Jesus answers ‘yes’ and sometimes ‘no’. But there is always a reason.
Lectio Divina: “sheep’s clothing”
A word from Matthew 7.15-20. Don’t be like a supermarket butternut squash!
Lectio Divina: “whenever”
A word from Matthew 6.1-6,16-18. God will always be there, ready to receive the alms, to hear and respond to the prayer, to honour the intention of the fast.
Lectio Divina: “teaches”
A word from Matthew 5.17-19. Faith can only be taught if it is a lived reality in the life of the teacher.
Lectio Divina: “joy”
A word from John 17.11-19. Joy and gladness are long, deep drinks of water that continue to refresh the soul.
Lectio Divina: “what is mine”
A word from John 16.12-15. The true me belongs to Jesus, and the Spirit will declare me to myself.
Lectio Divina: “light”
A word from John 12.44-end. Jesus is beyond every light, beyond the iridescence of a kingfisher’s wing or an exploding supernova.
Lectio Divina: “anyone who comes”
A word from John 6.35-40, Jesus’ teaching on the bread from heaven.
Lectio Divina: “continue”
A word from John 8.31-42, Jesus’ dialogue with ‘the Jews who had believed in him.’