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Wisdom Story
A Desert Father, Abba Abraham, told of a scribe who did not eat bread. A monastic brother came to beg him to copy a book. The old man, whose spirit was engaged in contemplation, wrote, omitting some phrases and with no punctuation.
The brother, taking the book and wishing to punctuate it, noticed words were missing. So he said to the aged scribe, "Abba, there are some phrases missing."
The old man said, "Go, and practise first that which is written, then come back and I will write the rest."
Scripture ~ Psalm 143.10 (NLV)
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. Let Your good Spirit lead me on a straight path.
Spiritual Exercise
Do Lectio Divina on Psalm 143.10 ~ see below for Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading). If you journal, write your thoughts down after you finish the Lectio Divina.
Lectio Divina, or Sacred Reading
Reading the Scripture
The Scripture is read in an attentive manner with “the ear of one’s heart.” One is attentive to the phrase, sentence or one word that is impressed on him or her by the Holy Spirit.
Reflecting on the Scripture
The phrase, sentence or one word is prayerfully ruminated on reflectively.
Responding to the Scripture
The Scripture is responded to in a spontaneous manner. One may express a prayer, a concern, a question, ... in silence.
Resting with the Scripture
The Scripture is rested with in Silence. There is no more reflection, only resting in Silence with and in God, through the Holy Spirit.
Living the Scripture
Commit to put the Scripture into practice.
*Adapted from www.centeringprayer.com/lectio/
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