Come to
Stillness:
Take a few
minutes to allow your mind and heart to be still before
God.
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.
(JLB)Opening Prayer:
Psalm for the Week: Psalm 131
Scripture for the Day: Psalm 139
Reading for Reflection:
God dwells within you. You are yourself the tabernacle, his secret
hiding place. Rejoice, exult, for all
you could possibly desire, all your heart’s longing is so close, so intimate as
to be within you; you cannot be without him.
~John
of the Cross
smile by Jim Branch
a sweet sweet song
filled with love and affection
sung with a tender caress
my song to you
the love of my heart
whispered softly in your ear
to bring a smile to your lips
but then a change
a turn of the tables
you spin it around
and let me know the song is yours
sung constantly over me
you pull me close
take me to yourself
sing tenderly in my eartake me to yourself
the song of songs
now
the smile belongs to meReflection and Listening: silent and written
Prayer: for the church, for others, for myself
Song for the Week: Draw Me Close to You
Draw me close to You never let me go
I lay it all down again
To hear You say that I'm Your friend
You are my desire no one else will do
'Cause nothing else could take Your place
To feel the warmth of Your embrace
Help me find the way bring me back to You
You're all I want
You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want
Help me know You are near
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
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