| Lord make me an instrument of your peace Where there is hatred, Let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is error, truth; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And where there is sadness, Joy. O Divine Master grant that I may not so much seek called “The Peace Prayer of St. Francis” (found on a St. Francis Holy Card during World War I) |
- Light a candle remembering Christ’s presence with you.
- Sit in a comfortable place with your palms up ready in a posture to receive. Let your feet become rooted in the ground.
- Spend 5 to 15 minutes in silent meditation using your deep breathing to guide you.
- Open yourself to be an instrument of peace.
- Notice how you have been an instrument of peace.
- How is God calling you to be an instrument of peace today?
- Give thanks to God for what has been sown and received.
- Share as you feel led in the reply box below.
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, July 10 2011, Year A
Genesis 25:19-34
Psalm 119:105-112
Romans 8:1-11
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
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