Lectio Divina: For the 1st Week 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 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 tell the glad news of love's way/

To all who listen./

I raise my voice/

With praise and acclamation./