Monthly Archives: July 2018

Lectio Divina for Proper 12

For today’s devotional activity, you will need a study journal, something to write with, and your Bible. Begin with this prayer from J.Philip Newell’s Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer “For the morning light and its irresistible dawning, for your … Continue reading

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Following in the Footsteps of David

RCL Scriptures: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Let us pray: Illumine for us these texts, O Lord, that the Light you bring, the words I speak and the Spirit you send inform us of your Word and Will. Amen. … Continue reading

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Perplexing Parallels

RCL Scriptures: 2 Samuel 6:1-5 and 12b-19; Psalm 24; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29; Complimentary texts: Amos 7:7-13, Psalm 85:8-13 Let us pray: Illumine for us these texts, O Lord, that the words I speak might bring light instead of shadow; … Continue reading

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A Blessing of Wisdom

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13 Let us pray: May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all our hearts be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Author’s note: To my one and only niece, … Continue reading

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