Last Advent, instead of teaching a seminar on a Book of the Bible which I had done in the past, I began a series of ‘Praying Scriptures'. It was well received and so I am going to continue it this coming Lent. I believe this is one of the best ways to grow in a deep relationship with the Lord. The Letter to the Hebrews says:”God's Word is alive and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword. When we pray the Scriptures, we come into special contact with God and His power is released in us.
Some Catholics hesitate to pray Scripture privately because they do not feel they know enough about the Bible. But that reason for avoiding the praying with Scripture is a temptation because it puts the focus on the individual and not on Christ. The truth is that we have a teacher in the Holy Spirit whom Christ promised and we received at Baptism. This is reflected in the Gospel of John where Jesus says “I have said these things to you while still with you; but the Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all I have said to you.”
I am delighted to guide you in this form of prayer for the Mondays of Lent. The dates to be marked in your calendar are: February 27, March 5,12,19, and 26. We will gather in the Chapel of the Parish Center (former Convent) on 245th Street and Northern Blvd. There is a special entrance to the Chapel on the left of building. I will offer 2 sessions each Monday for your convenience: one in the afternoon from 1:15 to 2:30 and in the evening from 7:30 to 8:45. I will provide the Scriptural text for out prayer. There will also be time for appreciating the background of the text. The prayer will conclude with healing prayers and blessing with holy oil. Just bring yourself and a desire to meet the Lord. As Jesus said to the first disciples in the Gospel of John: “COME AND SEE”.
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