intimacy, monday

Monday, June 29

Opening Prayer: O God, who existed before all things, draw near to my heart today as I draw near to yours.  Grant that as we are together during this time—as well as this day—I will know of your presence to the very core of my being.  Let me experience the intimacy with you that I was created for.  In the name of Jesus, the Word made flesh.  Amen.

                                            

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:10-13
 

Journal: What do God’s words do within you today?  Could it be that these words are for you?  How do you respond?

Reflection:
 

O living flame of love

That tenderly wounds my soul

In its deepest center!  Since

Now you are not oppressive,

Now Consummate! If it be your will:

Tear through the veil of this sweet encounter!

O sweet cautery,

O delightful wound!

O gentle hand!  O delicate touch

That tastes of eternal life

And pays every debt!

In killing you changed death into life.

O lamps of fire!

In whose splendors

The deep caverns of feeling,

Once obscure and blind,

Now give forth, so rarely, so exquisitely,

Both warmth and light to their beloved.

 

How gently and lovingly

You wake in my heart,

Where in secret you dwell alone;

And in your sweet breathing,

Filled with good and glory,

How tenderly you swell my heart with love.

                        ~John of the Cross

Prayers

Closing Prayer: Lord you are my Lover, it is you whom I desire.  You flow through my body like a stream, you shine on my face like the sun.  Let me be your reflection. ~St. Mechthildis