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Meditating on Art – Sieger Koder

Sieger Koder experienced active service as a soldier in WW2, then imprisonment as a Prisoner of War.  Returning from this, he trained in art and worked as a teacher for some years, before training and serving as a priest in … Continue reading

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Quiet Retreat Day – 20th April 2013

At the start of this year, my wife and I felt a spiritual nudge… to facilitate a quiet retreat day… Stillness and silence are very foreign to most of us – we all lead busy, noisy lives; balancing all the … Continue reading

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What is Lectio Divina?

“Lectio Divina”, a Latin term, means “divine reading” and describes a way of reading the Scriptures whereby we gradually let go of our own agenda and open ourselves to what God wants to say to us. As a guideline there are … Continue reading

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Lectio – Romans 2 – Simeon

Todays Lectio comes from Luke chapter 2. Joseph and Mary had brought Jesus to be presented at the temple – to be presented before the Lord as was the custom. Today we look at the prophesy of Simeon… 25 At … Continue reading

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Lectio – John 10:1-18

In todays Lectio, be aware of God’s presence with you. He loves and accepts you just as you are. Read the following passage slowly and be sensitive to His leading and speaking to you.  Let your imagination play on the passage; become one of … Continue reading

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Lectio – Psalm 138

Another Psalm to meditate on… “I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by the honor of your name. As soon as I pray, … Continue reading

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Lectio – Psalm 134

A Psalm to meditate on: “Oh, praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you who serve at night in the house of the Lord. Lift up holy hands in prayer, and praise the Lord.  May the Lord, who … Continue reading

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Lectio Divina – Introduction

As I was reading through the first couple of chapters of 2 Corinthians this morning a couple of verses just jumped out at me – verses 25 & 26 of the first chapter.  There was something about the verses that … Continue reading

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