Saturday's Scripture
Story for the Week
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Jesus Faces Opposition
Luke 9:51-56
Samaritan Opposition
51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; 53 but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem. 54 When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?” 55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them. 56 Then he and his disciples went to another village.
Pondering Point
As you prepare to practice the Lectio Divina in one sitting, here are your basic points:
- Practice a period of silence to slow down.
- LECTIO: Read Luke 9:51-56 once (see above), as if you’ve never heard it, then read it a second time – mulling it over slowly until a word captures your attention; then stop
- MEDITATIO: Meditate on that word or phrase, paying attention to the images, shapes, concepts, colors, textures, memories and associations that arise.
- ORATIO: Dialogue with God over personal hopes, desires, needs, pains that you are finding rise in you, as well as any people or situations that enter your mind or heart.
- CONTEMPLATIO: Rest in God – being still while letting your time of prayer continue in appreciation of God Himself.
Re-read Luke 9:51-56 (above). Then write reflections in your journal.
Journal Prompt:
Notes from my ‘Lectio Divina’ of Luke 9:51-56:
My Key Word or Phrase:
My Reflections:
