On-line Bible Meditation

Suggested daily Lectio divina - Week of July 27, 2014

July 27: Psalm 105: 1-6

July 28: Matthew 13: 31-35

July 29: Matthew 13: 36-43

July 30: Matthew 13: 44-46

July 31: Matthew 13: 47-53

Aug. 1: Psalm 8

Aug. 2: Romans 8: 26-29

Mary Magdalene

Eastern Orthodox Iconof Mary Magdalene as Myrrhbearer

Today is the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene, someone whose name is familiar but whose reputation and background may have been muddied and sullied by the Church over the years.  In the Gospel of Luke (8:22), it's written that she was the one from whom Jesus cast out seven devils.  After her healing, she became one of his most loyal followers, with the other women on the hill at Golgotha as he was crucified, and reported in the Gospels (John and Mark) to be the first person to see Jesus after his resurrection.

Ever wonder what those seven devils were?  Poet Marie Howe had an idea...You can read her work, "Magdalene -- the Seven Devils" and listen to her read the poem HERE.

On-line Bible Meditation

Suggested daily Lectio divina - Week of July 20, 2014

For detailed instructions on the practice of lectio divina, please refer to the introductory post HERE.

Suggested Scripture Passages

July 20: Psalm 139:1-10

July 21: Micah 6:8

July 22: 2 Corinthians 5:16-19

July 23: Psalm 71:1-6

July 24: Psalm 36:5-10

July 25: Psalm 33:1-5, 20-22

July 26: Matthew  13:24-30

St. Cyprian’s On-line Bible Meditation

Suggested daily Lectio divina - Week of July 13, 2014

1. Find a comfortable and quiet place to sit. Let the cares and worries of the day melt away.
2. Step one (Lectio): Read the scripture passage of the day slowly and attentively several times.  You may want to jot down words or phrases that seem to stand out to you.
3. Step two (Meditatio): Ponder or meditate on a word or phrase that caught your attention in your first readings of the text. Think about how it speaks to your life right now.
4. Step three (Oratio): Oratio is your response to God. Speak to God from your heart about what you discover in the text. You may desire to seek God’s forgiveness, healing, or guidance.
5. Step four (Contemplatio): Joyfully rest in God’s presence.  Offer back to God your loving focus and attention with a heart full of gratitude. End with a closing prayer such as the Lord’s Prayer.
6. Step five (optional): Share online by posting a comment (below).

Suggested Scripture Passages

July 13: Psalm 119: 105-109

July 14: Matthew 10: 34-39

July 15: Psalm 57

July 16: Matthew 11: 25-30

July 17: Psalm 102: 12-22

July 18: Isaiah 40: 6-8

July 19: Matthew 12: 15-21

Church in the Park

Photo Credit: St. John Lutheran Church,Ocean City, New Jersey

During Lacombe Days 2014 -- July 17-20 this year -- Church in the Park takes place at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, July 20, on the ME Global Field next to Lacombe Comprehensive High School (5644 56 Avenue).

This year the worship team is from the Pentecostal Church.  There will be a Children's Story Feature and special music from a mixed quartet,  Guest Speaker is Pastor Bill MacGillivray.  There will be an opportunity for a free-will offering, which will be donated to FCSS Lacombe's Caring for Children Fund.

NOTE: Bring an umbrella -- rain *or* shine!

For more information, contact 403-782-2910 or 403-782-5989.

Sponsored by the Lacombe & District Ministerial Association.