Learning to Lament (Chapter 5) (Tuesday in the second week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 5: 1-2, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
Section 2: Exploring Good Friday
Day 14
Big Red Switch (Chapter 7) (Thursday in the second week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 16: 1-2, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
Day 15
Stupid Ain't Stupid (Chapter 8) (Friday in the second week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 91: 2-3, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
Day 16
The Necessary Scarcity of Miracles (Chapter 8) (Saturday in the second week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 119: 76-77, repeating the words...
Day 17
Tough Life (Chapter 8) (Monday in the third week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 18: 28-29, repeating the words slowly, several times: "You,...
Day 18
Good Friday: Bloody-minded Faith (Chapter 8) (Tuesday in the third week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 19: 14, repeating the words slowly,...