A time of Lexio devena for the discerning heart.

Monday of the seventh week in Easter tide.

As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.

For the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord.

Thank you. of the stay to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart,

Jesus, I trust in you. You take over.

Become aware that he is with you, looking upon you with love,

wanting to be heard deep within your heart.

A reading from the Holy Gospel, according to John, chapter 16, verses 29 through 33.

His disciples said to Jesus,

Now you are speaking plainly and not using metaphors.

Now we see that you know everything and do not have to wait for questions to be put into words.

Because of this, we believe that you came from God.

Jesus answered them.

Do you believe at last?

Listen, the time will come, in fact it has come already,

when you will be scattered, each going his own way and leaving me alone.

Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me.

I have told you all this so that you may find peace in me.

In the world you will have trouble, but be brave.

I have conquered the world. What word made this passage Lord saying to you?

Once more, give the Lord an opportunity to speak to you.

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