Lectio Lights from the Monastery

Reflections for the Day

Lights from Our Lectio:
The Gospel applied using the Prism of the Rule of St. Benedict

I am the light of the world (John 8:12).  The Gospel captures the light of Christ so that we might meet Him and see ourselves and our world through the light of His love and being.

St. Benedict applies the Gospel to daily living; through the prism of his Rule, separating the light of Christ into “various colors” as through a prism, allowing us to experience the light of Christ in various, pragmatic ways. 

May you find the light of Christ further refracted through our prayer and lectio, enlightening your mind and warming for your heart.

Reflection for day listed here below…

Wednesday, February 22

Ash Wednesday


Rend your hearts, not your garments,
    and return to the Lord, your God.
For gracious and merciful is he,
    slow to anger, rich in kindness…
      (from Joel 2:12-18)


Today we begin our Lenten journey with a reading from the Prophet Joel.  Joel was reminding the people of his day of the Lord’s care and mercy and it is no less true for us today. 

As you offer your Lenten practices of prayer, alms and fasting to the Lord, remember what the Lord truly desires:  turning to Him with your whole heart and allowing Him to live and move within you and work through you.

Happy Lent!  A Joyful Journey!


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