- Light a candle to recognize Christ’s presence with you.
- Sit in a comfortable place where you can see the art. Place your hands palms up in front of you in a position to receive.
- Spend five minutes in prayer engaging with the art.
- What word, phrase, or feeling captures your attention?
- Spend another five minutes in prayer engaging with the art.
- What message does God have for you?
- Spend another five minutes in prayer engaging with the art.
- What call to action do you hear?
- Give thanks to God for this time in prayer through imagination and for any new messages you receive.
- Share as you feel led in the reply box below.
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, August 14, 2011, the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Genesis 45: 1-15
Psalm 133: 1-3
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15: (10-20) 21-28
If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author.
Permission to use in not-for-profit settings Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD.