lent prayer

A PHOTO MEDITATIONThe meditation is in three parts:

* Opening * Receiving * Rejoicing

Sit with each photo allowing it to speak to you.There are some questions which may be helpful.

When you are ready double click to move to the next photo.

The transitions are set for slowSo allow time for the photograph to fully reveal itself.

LENT A journey of opening, receiving, rejoicing.

I OPENmy heart

I RECEIVEthe gift of God’s Compassion

I REJOICEin God’s love.

God of journeys and seasons dwelling within unclutter me that I may give myself to the

unending cycle of opening my heart,

receiving your compassion,and rejoicing in your love.

OPEN TO LOVE

What does it mean for me to open myself?

What quality of heart do I need to open myself?

What must I let go of so that I may be open?

I open myself to ………

IRECEIVELOVE

What does it mean for me to receive Love?

What quality of heart do I need to receive Love?

What must I let go of so that I may receive Love?

I receive ………

REJOICEIN LOVE

Give yourself to amazement!

Allow yourself to be astonished!

Savour being surprised!

With a grateful heart

REJOICE! REJOICE! REJOICE!

With open hands and heart I receive God’s compassion

I rejoice in God’ abundant Love.Alleluia! Amen!

Photographs Annie Bond rsj

Music Rachmannioff “Vocalise” Serenade – ABC Shop

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