Lectio Divina

Yet You, O Comforter, are ever near  your kindness is made known to all generations; You answer the prayers of those who cry to You.Psalm 102 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying Hear my prayer, O Merciful One; let my cry come to You! I long to see your face in the...

In the morning I offer myself to You in prayer, By night I surrender to You in trust.Psalm 101 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying I sing of loyalty and of justice; to You, O Beloved, I sing. I give heed to the Way that leads to peace. Making a home in our hearts,...

Sing a joyful noise to the Beloved all peoples of the earth! Serve Love with a glad heart! Join hands in the great Dance of life! Psalm 100 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying Sing a joyful noise to the Beloved all peoples of the earth! Serve Love with a glad heart!...

Out of Silence, your Word can be heard in the land inviting the nations to live in peace. Psalm 99 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying Awaken, O you people! Entrust your hearts to Love. For the Beloved reigns supreme; let all the earth give thanks! Your unseen...

O sing to the Beloved a new song, for Love has done marvellous things! Psalm 98 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying O sing to the Beloved a new song, for Love has done marvellous things! By the strength of your Indwelling Presence, we, too are called to do great...

You are the Light of the saints; You hide yourself in every soul. Light dawns for the just, and joy for the upright of heart. Psalm 97 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying The Bestower of Life reigns with mercy, let the earth rejoice! Let the heavens be glad! Justice...

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the seas laugh, and all that fills them; let the fields exult, and everything in them! Psalm 96 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying O sing to the cosmos a new song; sing to the Creator, and bless the Name above...

For the Beloved is Infinite, the Breathing Life of all. Psalm 95 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying O come, let us sing to the Most High Creator of the Cosmos; let us make a joyful song to the Beloved! Let us come to the Radiant One with thanksgiving, With...

  Who will be ready for the new dawn? Psalm 94 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying O Heart of Pure Fire, You who cleanse and refine us, Compassionate One, shine forth! In your mercy, rise up and Awaken those who still sleep in ignorance! O Heart of all hearts, break...

The cosmos celebrates your goodness, O Beloved, the waters lift up their voice, the winds speak through their roaring. Psalm 93 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying The Almighty reigns in majesty; the Creator is robed and girded with strength. Yes, the world is...

My eyes behold the radiance of creation’s glory, my ears echo with Love’s refrain. Psalm 92 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying It is good to give thanks to You, O Beloved, to sing praises to your Holy Name. To affirm your gracious Love in the morning, and your...

Those who dwell in the shelter of Infinite Light, who abide in the wings of Infinite Love, Will raise their voices in praise Psalm 91 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying Those who dwell in the shelter of Infinite Light, who abide in the wings of Infinite Love, Will...

You gather those who love You as friends returning from a long journey, giving rest to their souls. Psalm 90 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying Eternal and Immortal One, You have been our refuge in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, before...

O Beloved, your steadfast Love remains, sure and faithful, Your promises endure forever Psalm 89 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying. So often, You seem cast off and Rejected, as we your people separate ourselves from Love. We renounce the Covenant made with You; we...

Your faithfulness and your abiding Love are with us, and in your Name we can do all good things Psalm 89 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying. You have made yourself known to the faith-filled; You set them on the path of peace. The Gift You sent to teach us Love...

The heavens are yours, the earth also belongs to You. Psalm 89 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying. I will sing of your steadfast Love forever, my Beloved; with forthright voice I will proclaim your goodness to all generations. For your abiding Love rules the...

O Merciful Beloved, I cry to You; each day my prayer comes before You. Psalm 88 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying. O Beloved, Heart of my heart, I call to You for help by day; I cry put in the night, Let my payer come before You, bend your ear to my cry! Fro my...

In the heavenly realm stands the City of Light; the Beloved welcomes all who come to Love. Psalm 87 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying. In the heavenly realm stands the City of Light; the Beloved welcomes all who come to Love. Glories await you within the citadel,...

You are the Beloved; be gracious to me, Heart of my heart, for with You would I walk all day. Psalm 86 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying. Give ear to my cry, O Comforter, and answer me, for I am sorely in need of You. Awaken new life in me, as I yearn to do your...

Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; Righteousness and peace will embrace once another. Psalm 85 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying. O Beloved, how gracious You are to your people; You restore their souls time and time again. You forgive their distractions...

Let us walk in shoes of integrity, and don the mantle of truth. Psalm 84 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying. How glorious is your dwelling place, O Blessed Architect of the universe! My soul longs, yes, aches for the abode of the Beloved; All that is within me...

Let us walk in shoes of integrity, and don the mantle of truth. Psalm 83 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying. O Great Creator, do not keep silence; do not withhold your peace or be still, O Giver of Life! For fear is rampant in the world; those who rule by...

Arise! Awaken to the new dawn! Come into the Light; shed darkness like skin on the snake! Psalm 82 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying. O compassionate Teacher, You are our merciful Counsellor; in the Silence You make yourself known to all who take time to listen....

Sing in unison to the Most High, our strength; shout for joy and join the celebration! Psalm 81 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying. Sing in unison to the Most High, our strength; shout for joy and join the celebration! Raise a song, sound the great bells, the flute...