Welcome to Psalm 115 as Alexio Divina.
Arriving.
Stepping over the threshold from what has been into this sacred space.
Entering into the welcome that the beloved offers you in this moment.
Here you are in your body,
In your breath.
Welcoming this moment to be to gather in and find stillness.
Connecting to rest.
Opening to love.
Begin to notice how you arrive,
Acknowledging what's present for you,
Acknowledging your emotions,
Acknowledging your body Taking some moments to soften,
To sink.
And to receive compassion and grace.
Going to read the psalm three times On this first reading simply let the words come as if they're falling like a gentle rain through your being.
Psalm 115.
Those who teach illusion are ignorant.
As are those who trust in them.
O people of the earth,
Trust in the Blessed One.
In the Holy One who is your very light.
O nations of the world,
Put your trust in the Blessed One.
In the Holy One who is your guide and counsellor.
You who open your hearts to love will find inner peace.
Through the Holy One who is your Teacher.
The Beloved is ever mindful of us and blesses us.
Love will bless the peoples.
Love will bless the nations.
The Beloved will bless those who invite love within.
Who open wide the door and who bless the world with their presence.
May you call upon the Holy One,
You and your children.
May you be guided by the Spirit of Truth who dwells within your heart.
The heavens declare the glory of the Creator.
The earth,
Too,
Is filled with wonder,
Gifts of love.
Fear not for your life,
For death is but a doorway to new birth.
The Beloved has shown us the way to eternal life.
Let us trust the Holy One from this time forth and forevermore.
Sing praises to the Living Presence.
To you,
Life of all life.
On this second reading,
Notice the words or phrases that are capturing your attention.
Those who teach illusion are ignorant.
As are those who trust in them.
O people of the earth,
Trust in the Blessed One,
In the Holy One,
Who is your very life.
O nations of the world,
Put your trust in the Blessed One.
In the Holy One who is your guide and counsellor.
You who open your hearts to love will find inner peace.
Through the Holy One who is your Teacher.
The Beloved is ever mindful of us and blesses us.
Love will bless the peoples.
Love will bless the nations.
The Beloved will bless those who invite love within.
Who open wide the door and who bless the world with their presence.
May you call upon the Holy One.
You and your children.
May you be guided by the Spirit of Truth who dwells within your heart.
The heavens declare the glory of the Creator.
The earth,
Too,
Is filled with wonder,
Gifts of love.
Fear not for your life,
For death is but a doorway to new birth.
The Beloved has shown us the way to eternal life.
Let us trust the Holy One from this time forth and forevermore.
Sing praises to the Living Presence To you,
Life of all life.
On this third and final reading,
Welcome the words and phrases that have captured your attention.
Welcome them into the deeper places of your being.
Notice what they're offering you at this time,
How they're connecting with your life,
With your needs,
With your anxieties.
They are here as a gift for you.
Receive them.
Those who teach illusion are ignorant,
As are those who trust in them.
O people of the earth,
Trust in the Blessed One.
In the Holy One who is your very light.
O nations of the world,
Put your trust in the Blessed One.
In the Holy One who is your guide and counsellor.
You who open your hearts to love will find inner peace.
Through the Holy One who is your Teacher.
The Beloved is ever mindful of us and blesses us.
Love will bless the peoples.
Love will bless the nations.
The Beloved will bless those who invite love within.
Who open wide the door and who bless the world with their presence.
May you call upon the Holy One,
You and your children.
May you be guided by the Spirit of Truth who dwells within your heart.
The heavens declare the glory of the Creator.
The earth too is filled with wonder,
Gifts of love.
Fear not for your life,
For death is but a doorway to new birth.
The Beloved has shown us the way to eternal life.
Let us trust the Holy One from this time forth and forevermore.
Sing praises to the living presence,
To you,
Life of all life.
You you May encouragement,
Tenderness,
Joy and grace go with you.
Amen.
