A time of Lexio devena for the discerning heart.

Thursday of the fifth week in Eastertide.

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. Say slowly from your heart, Jesus, I trust in you. take over become aware 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 15, verses 9 through 11.

Jesus said to his disciples, As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you.

Remain in my love.

If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love,

just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love.

I have told you this, so that my own joy may be in you and your joy be complete.

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.

Jesus said to his disciples,

As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you.

Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you Remain in my love.

If you keep my commandments,

you will remain in my love,

just as I have kept my father's commandments and remain in his love.

I have told you this

so that my joy may be in you

and your joy be complete.

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