Hello friends and welcome to this Lectio Divina on Psalm 117.
A short psalm.
Taking a breath as you find a comfortable attentive position.
Letting your shoulders drop,
Letting your body soften.
Releasing any tension that you become aware of.
Gathering into this moment of being here.
Letting love find you.
And presence itself towards you.
You are welcome here.
Opening to the encouragement in these words.
I'm going to read them three times.
And on this first reading,
Let them come without attaching to any in particular.
Psalm 117 Praise the Most Merciful,
All nations.
Extol the Holy One,
All peoples.
For great is the blessed one's love towards us.
The Beloved's faithfulness endures forever.
Praises be to the heart of all hearts.
On this second reading noticing any words or phrases that are drawing your attention.
Praise the most merciful all nations.
Extol the Holy One,
All peoples.
For great is the blessed one's love towards us.
The beloved's faithfulness endures forever.
Praises be to the heart of all hearts.
On this final reading welcoming the words or phrases that captured your attention to bring their gift to bring encouragement and hope and tenderness Praise the Most Merciful,
All nations.
Extol the Holy One,
All peoples.
For great is the blessed one's love towards us.
The Beloved's faithfulness endures forever.
Praises be to the heart of all hearts.
Go in peace and love and joy.
Amen.
