Lectio divina - prayerful contemplation of “Creation”

The practice of Lectio Divina includes four steps: (1) reading the text (lectio). Degree way back to contemplate the elements of nature, listen to the message of God in creation with all the senses: Brother Air; Ms. Water; Brother Fire; Mother Earth; Ecosystem, (2) meditate on a word or a images, sounds... are touched in me, what is God saying to me through this thing (meditatio), and (3) pray (oratio) with a question or idea that comes up birth, a word of thanks, apologies, thanks. (4) Finally, by grace of the Creator, we are led into deep contemplation and rest in his presenceGod. Wednesday morning atmosphere at TTMV Dalat is so gentle, quiet, cool, the sky is clear blue. After 10 minutes of listening, I mean, everyone has 30 minutes to do it practice experience. Each person finds a space alone to freely breathe, contemplate, listen and feel the Word of God with me through nature, all things... At the end of prayer time, the community gathers to Share your feelings and experiences of meeting God.

First is the feeling of gratitude to God for creating all things, beautiful and useful. Above is the clear blue sky, with The clouds are playing, surrounded by fresh, cool air. I inhaled deeply to experience the fresh air entering my body, it disappeared Black blood means red blood carries life throughout the body. I thank God because He is always generous generously provides abundant oxygen sources, while so many people are living in these places Urban areas, hot and polluted environments. Especially infected brothers and sisters Covid is in dire need of oxygen, ventilators, them struggling between life and death, while I have the whole sky it's amazing. I knew how to stop to thank God again for the life and breath I have?

Oh look! A gentle breeze blew across the roof hair and gently toyed with her cheekbones. Thank God for His gentleness, He is comforting and caring, cherish me. The sun is warm today How oppressive! Sunshine full of life. I am living in space with clear sky and trees green, birds chirping, "creation" is giving thanks to God, I am so happy blessed, the soul is filled with gratitude, thanking God for the many blessings God gives, because The sunlight has made all things and trees beautiful, sparkling, green, and colorful Reflecting the unique beauty and characteristics of each species.

Oh so beautiful! There is still grass on that blade leaving little dew drops, i Feel God's life present everywhere. In small drops of dew, it's just a drop of water, it doesn't know how beautiful it is, But God did make it so, the more I contemplate, the more I see beauty. I see the vitality and breath of God in every branch, blade of grass, in creatures, they live their lives to the fullest, without worry, they are born and left to live correct role and duties them. Thank God, because God never forgets a single “creation”.What's more, humans were created by God in His image; God will certainly take care of them and nurture them raise. Many times I do not believe enough to trust God's providence and love that God will provide me with enough food, clothing, and peace,... On the contrary, I still worry and worry about too many things.

In the distance, there was the sound of singing birds, the buzzing of bees, the chirping of crickets, the sound of insects calling deep underground, all things seem to be harmonizing in a beautiful chorus praise God. A reality that I sometimes don't realize because I'm overwhelmed by the sounds noise of construction projects, traffic noise, and worries about work daily.

The ancient trees are spreading wide The canopy provides shade for the children growing under it, and peanut plants are planted among them with pennywort, dandelion (I named this flower the lonely flower) and many Other weeds, etc. Each tree and each object was created by God with its own uses and the function is noble. Big trees provide shade, pennywort and dandelions do medicine, food, etc. Everything God created has its own use, just for us Not knowing how to appreciate God's gift, destroying countless species and thus nature suddenly lost balance. That brings consequences such as epidemics and natural disastersdisasters, floods, etc. When humans destroy nature, nature will react human. May God help us to appreciate and preserve what God has given us, also know how to share gifts with those who are less fortunate.

The more you admire the bright work God's creation, I find myself indifferent before the beauty of nature, before "the Creator Thanh". Along with the attitude of enjoyment, exploitation, full exploitation and private ownership of wealth common cause of all people. When everything is living as it is, in unity, When we support each other, people only know how to live and enjoy for themselves me. May God have mercy and heal our shortcomings.

Pope Francis invited We all admire the work of creation in the encyclical Laudato Si': "There is a mystical meaning to be found in a leaf, in a path worn on a mountain, in a drop of dew, on the face of a poor man." (LS 233). May each person live their calling to the fullest, so that we can find it God in everyday life, in “creation”, makes “house common" becomes one: "healthy planet" feeds "healthy people"./.

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Anna Tran Hang