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Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditation – Saturday, 11 January 2014 “Sabbath -- Yes,
And; Lectio Divina”
Richard Rohr's Daily Meditation
“Yes, And Sabbath Meditation”
Saturday, January 11, 2014
“Remember: Yes, And”
As Franciscans, we were told that our job was
to somehow make the Word of God accessible to the ordinary person, so that it
would bring them to life. (Sunday)
If Jesus can listen and ask questions . . . who
are we to think we are better than him? (Monday)
The systematic asking of questions opened up
wonder and encouraged spiritual curiosity. . . . (Tuesday)
Non-dual people use knowledge for the
transformation of persons and structures, but most especially to change
themselves and to see reality with a new eye and heart. (Wednesday)
Sacred texts always maximize your possibilities
for life and love, which is why we call them sacred. (Thursday)
My methodology is very simple; I will try to
interpret Scripture the way Jesus did. (Friday)
Rest: Lectio Divina
Read the following passage slowly and aloud
four times. With the first reading, listen with your heart’s ear for a phrase
or word that stands out for you. During the second reading, reflect on what
touches you, perhaps speaking that response aloud or writing in a journal.
Third, respond with a prayer or expression of what you have experienced and
what it calls you to. Fourth, rest in silence after the reading.
The Shining Word “And”
“And” teaches us to say yes
“And” allows us to be both-and
“And” teaches us to be patient and
long-suffering
“And” is willing to wait for insight and
integration
“And” does not divide the field of the moment
“And” helps us to live in the always imperfect
now
“And” keeps us inclusive and compassionate
toward everything
“And” demands that our contemplation become
action
“And” insists that our action is also
contemplative
“And” is the mystery of paradox in all things
“And” is the way of mercy
“And” makes daily, practical love possible
Adapted from The Naked Now: Learning to See as
the Mystics See,
pages 180-181
Learn more about Lectio Divina, sacred reading,
at Contemplative Outreach.
Gateway to Silence:
Yes . . . and . . .
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