Lectio divina is an effective reading/studying approach at any time of year. As a primer/reminder, description of lectio divina is HERE, including “how to” details.
In her book Prepare the Way for this week, Pamela C. Hawkins encourages lectio divina of the Isaiah passage examination while first preparing your body and mind for focused attention.** Using those practices, what is this text saying to you about justice?
A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. His delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear; but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; ~ Isaiah 11:1-4a
Are there stirrings in you that this reading provokes for action in the days ahead?
May the experience of this Advent season help each of us towards justice.
Enjoy the day, filled with the Spirit!
** some preparations using mindfulness approaches are HERE
Lectionary Texts for Sunday, December 4, 2022:
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