A time of Lexio devena for the discerning heart.

Ascension Thursday.

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

For the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of the stay to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart, Jesus, I trust in you.

You take over.

Thank 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 Matthew, chapter 28, verses 16 through 20.

The 11 disciples set out for Galilee to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them.

When they saw him, they fell down before him, though some hesitated.

Jesus came up and spoke to them.

He said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Go therefore, make disciples of all the nations.

Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you, and know that I am with

you always, yes, to the end of time.

What word made this passage come alive for you?

What did you sense the Lord saying to you.

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

The 11 disciples set out for Galilee to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them.

When they saw him, they fell down before him, though some hesitated.

Jesus came up and spoke to them.

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