Lectio Divina Monday, 11/14/22- Luke 23:33-43 - Reign of Christ

Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading) Procedure

1st reading:  Reflect- Listen for the overall sense of the passage. What most captures your attention as you listen? Share a word or phrase that seems to “light up” or makes the passage come alive for you. Reflect what message or question from God you are hearing that the passages are building for you

2nd reading: Respond- Listen and respond: What are you moved to say to God in response to the message or question you are hearing? Share a specific prayer of intention, thanksgiving, or concern that rises within you.

3rd reading:  Rest in God: Listen in silence, quieting the self to make room for God’s presence and action within your heart, mind, and body.

First Nations Version Luke 23:33-43

 33 When they came to the place called “The Skull,” they nailed the hands and feet of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) to a tree-pole—the cross. They did the same for the two criminals, putting one on each side of him. 34 “Father, forgive them!” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) cried out. “They do not know what they are doing.” The soldiers divided up his garments and gambled for them by drawing straws.59 35 The people watched as the spiritual leaders mocked him. “He set others free,” they said, “why can he not free himself, if he is Creator’s Chosen One?” 

36 The soldiers offered Creator Sets Free (Jesus) wine mixed with bitter herbs 37 and mocked him. “If you are the Great Chief of the tribes,” they laughed, “then set yourself free.” 38 Above his head, carved above the crossbeam, were these words in three languages: THIS IS THE CHIEF OF THE TRIBES OF WRESTLES WITH CREATOR 39 One of the thieves next to him spewed out angry words, “If you are the Chosen One, save yourself and us!” 40 Then the other thief spoke up and said, “Have you no fear or respect for the Great Spirit? 41 We are guilty and suffering for our own wrongdoings, but this man has done nothing wrong!” 

42 The man turned to Creator Sets Free (Jesus) and said to him, “Honored One, remember me when you come into the power of your good road.” 43 Creator Sets Free (Jesus) looked at the man and said, “Listen closely, before the sun sets today, you will walk with me in the beautiful garden.”60

M. Wildman, Terry. First Nations Version (p. 160). InterVarsity Press. Kindle Edition. 

 Lord's Prayer (Together)

THE WAY TO PRAY

9 “Instead, when you send your voice to the Great Spirit, here is how you should pray: 

“O Great Spirit, our Father from above, we honor your name as sacred and holy. 10 “Bring your good road to us, where the beauty of your ways in the spirit-world above is reflected in the earth below. 11 “Provide for us day by day—the elk, the buffalo, and the salmon. The corn, the squash, and the wild rice. All the things we need for each day. 12  “Release us from the things we have done wrong, in the same way we release others for the things done wrong to us. 13 “Guide us away from the things that tempt us to stray from your good road, and set us free from the evil one and his worthless ways. 

Aho! May it be so!

Closing Prayer

Shepherd of Israel, hear our prayer as your Son heard the plea of the criminal crucified with him. Gather into Christ's holy reign the broken, the sorrowing, and the sinner,
that all may know wholeness, joy, and forgiveness. Amen.