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Day 2: Praying with Scripture Lectio Divina Environment Jesus the Teacher Icon on small gold stand Glass cross Mood FlameBook of the Gospels on stand with spotlight Yellow Drapes Each table to have prayer mat,transparency cylinder over candle, snuffer, Individual prayer mats with reading and How to Do Lectio on the back.Ancient Words Power point WE GATHERSlide Light Candles on tables Light the mood flame or large Christ Candle in the Sacred Space Lights down Prayer Leader: This morning we will pray with scripture using a way to pray called Lectio Divina. Lectio Divina is Latin for spiritual or sacred reading. It is a simple method of praying the scripture that has deep roots in the Benedictine tradition.Lights up Let us stand to welcome the Book of the Gospels. As a symbol; of our shared ownership of these ancient and sacred words, the Book of the Gospels will be held in front of each table of people. You are invited to reverence the book and to recognise the Good News within yourself and those gathered in this Upper Room today.. Play Song: Ancient Words Let us prepare to listen with the ear of your heart and let the words Lights downWE LISTEN Mark 4:35-41 read from the book Lights up and invite all to listen or listen and follow the text on the individual prayer matREADER: A reading from the Gospel of Mark: Mark 4:35-41That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher don’t you care if we drown?”He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves. “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples. “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”They were terrified and asked each other,” Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” The Gospel of the LordALL: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. WE RESPOND Prayer Leader: Go back and read these ancient words silently Ask yourself, What do these words say to me?What feelings or thoughts or word do they evoke?What is God saying to me through this text? What do I want to say to God in response to this text?What do I believe is God’s message for me today as I reflect on this text?Choose a word or a phrase that captures your attention Take time to be with this word or phrase.What is the message it has for you?Take time to respond in prayer asking God to help you apply this word or message to your life. Let this word or phrase rest in your heart Finish with your own prayer of your heart WE GO INTO THE DAY Prayer Leader: Let us watch as the candles are extinguished. Just as the smoke from the candle goes up and around, so do our prayers. We make these prayers through Christ our LordAmen ................
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