wednesday

​​Reading the Scriptures Together in Holy Week

Lectio Divina is a way of reading and reflecting on the scriptures. As a way of reading together, even though we are separate, consider setting aside fifteen minutes at noon. You're also welcome to post a comment on this blog, something meaningful or significant that comes to you.

Read through the text three times. If possible, read the text aloud. After each reading, use the prompts below to shape your reflections. 

Hebrews 12.1-3

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart.

Prompts:

(Read verses first time through)

1. What word or phrase stands out to you from the reading?

(Read verses second time through)

2. What invitation or challenge do you find in the reading?

(Read verses third time through) 

3. What are you grateful for?

Closing

Between the words,
beneath the words,
beyond the words,
may God meet you
in the places
where words cannot go.
Jan Richardson (Voices Together 990)