Lectio Divina: For the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Please read slowly and reflectively.

Slowly count to five at the end of each line.

A READING FROM PSALM 40 (FIRST READER ONLY.)

I waited patiently for the beloved,/

Who came to me and heard my cry,/

Love raised me from the pits of despair,/

Out of confusion and fear,/

And set my feet upon a rock/

Making my steps secure./

There is a new song in my mouth,/

A song of praise to the beloved./

Many will see and rejoice,/

And put their trust in love./

I know that love dwells within,/

A loving companion presence,/

O beloved, you are my hope and my joy!/