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March 19, 2015 · 8:51 am

Day 26–March 19

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina format.

Today’s reading

Mark 11:1-11

Prayer Thought

Lord help us to be faithful to the tasks you give us even when we fail to understand your wisdom. Many years ago Joseph the carpenter followed your instructions and the world has never been the same. In following your wisdom we receive more than we ever imagined. Amen

St. Joseph the Carpenter, by Georges de La Tour, 1640s. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Traditional St Joseph sfineg in Rabat (timesofmalta.com)

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March 18, 2015 · 9:06 am

Day 25–Mark 10:35-52

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina format.

Today’s reading

Mark 10:35-52

Prayer Thought

Lord help to understand that our smallness can get in the way of the great things you want us to achieve. Allow us to let go and allow you to guide our path. Amen

The Feast of the Saint of Little Things (runesoup.com)

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March 17, 2015 · 9:25 am

Day 24–March 17

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina format.

Today’s reading

Mark 10:17-34

Prayer Thought

As I arise today,
may the strength of God pilot me,
the power of God uphold me,
the wisdom of God guide me.
May the eye of God look before me,
the ear of God hear me,
the word of God speak for me.
May the hand of God protect me,
the way of God lie before me,
the shield of God defend me,
the host of God save me.
May Christ shield me today.
Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit,
Christ when I stand,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Amen

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Is this the end of Mideast Christianity? (unsettledchristianity.com)

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March 16, 2015 · 10:52 am

Day 23–March 16

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina format.

Today’s reading

Mark 10:1-16

Prayer Thought

Lord help us to be responsible for the commitments that we have made and give us the strength to be faithful. Let us take seriously all that you and given us and be good stewards of our lives and our families. Amen

1st Sunday of Lent – Repentance and Good News (studyprayserve.com)

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March 14, 2015 · 6:27 am

Day 22–May 14

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina format.

Today’s reading

Mark 9:24-50

Prayer Thought

Lord help me to be open to all whom you send my way. All too often I want things to be my way. Let me declare this as the day of cooperation. Let it be a day that I look for what you are doing in this world. Amen

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March 13, 2015 · 8:06 am

Day 21–March 13

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina format.

Today’s reading

Mark 9:14-23

Prayer Thought

O gracious and Holy Father, give us wisdom to perceive you, diligence to seek you, patience to wait for you, eyes to behold you, a heart to meditate upon you, and a life to proclaim you, through the power of the Spirit of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lent is About Baptism (dailytheology.org)
Monday Meditations: The Power of the Son of God (keeponswimmingblog.wordpress.com)

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March 12, 2015 · 4:07 am

Day 20–March 12

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina format.

Today’s reading

Mark 9:1-13

Prayer Thought

I ask that as I practice the disciplines of this Lenten season that you would allow me to have a glimpse of your glory. Amen

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March 11, 2015 · 9:47 am

Day 19–March 11

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina format.

Today’s reading

Mark 8:27-38

Prayer Thought

Lord give us all the wisdom, insight and courage to be able to say who you are…

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March 10, 2015 · 10:12 pm

Day 17– March 9

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina format.

Today’s reading

Mark 8:1-13

Prayer Thought

Grant to us, O Lord, purity of heart and strength of purpose, that no passion may hinder us from doing your will, and no weakness from doing it; that in your light we may see light clearly, and in your service find perfect freedom; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Augustine of Hippo (354-430)

WDTPRS 3rd Sunday of Lent (2001MR): “Sticking to a plan even though it is hard” (wdtprs.com)

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March 10, 2015 · 9:43 am

Day 18–March 10

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina format.

Today’s reading

Mark 8:14-26

Prayer Thought

Lord help us to see that the bread that you provide is immeasurable by the world’s standards. It is only when we begin to see through the spiritual that you have given that we really understand.

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