When Hope Dies (Chapter 11) (Friday in the fourth 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 57: 1, repeating the words slowly, several times: "Have...
Section 3: Exploring Holy Saturday
Day 28
Silence without Absence (Chapter 11) (Saturday in the fourth 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 42: 5, repeating the words slowly, several...
Day 29
Rushing the Resurrection (Chapter 11) (Monday in the fifth 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 40: 17, repeating the words slowly, several...
Day 30
God on the Gallows (Chapter 11) (Tuesday in the fifth 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 55: 6-8, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
Day 31
God's Presence in God's Word (Chapter 12) (Wednesday in the fifth 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 69: 16-18, repeating the words slowly,...
Day 32
God's Presence in God's People (Chapter 12) (Thursday in the fifth 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 80: 3, repeating the words slowly,...