Lectio Divina: Day 3

1) Opening prayer

Lord Jesus, send Your Spirit to help us read the Scriptures with the same mind that You read them to the disciples on the way to Emmaus. In the light of the Word, written in the Bible, You helped them to discover the presence of God in the disturbing events of Your sentence and death. Thus, the cross that seemed to be the end of all hope became for them the source of life and of resurrection. Create silence in us so that we may listen to Your voice in Creation and in the Scriptures, in events and in people, above all in the poor and suffering.

2) Reading - Romans 8:28-30

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified.

3) Reflection - What the Word suggests to me

A) Read the Word again.

B) Select a word or a brief phrase which moved you or impressed you. Repeat this word/phrase aloud and slowly 3 times. Between each repetition, allow a moment of silence for the Word to enter into our hearts.

C) Remain silent for 3 minutes, and let the Lord speak to you.

D) Now write down what the Lord has given you in this word. Start with, “To me this word has said …”

4) Personal questions

• How is God challenging me?
• Is there a good thing God is calling me to do?
• Is there a harmful thing God wants me to stop doing?
• What is the next step I need to take?

5) Concluding Prayer

Lord Jesus, we thank You for the word that has enabled us to understand better the will of the Father. May your Spirit enlighten our actions and grant us the strength to practice what Your Word has revealed to us. May we, like Mary, Your mother, not only listen to but also practice the Word. You who live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.