Lectio Divina for 12 September 2024
Lectio
“Who can understand his own transgressions? From my hidden faults, cleanse me, O Yahweh, and from those of others, spare your servant. If they will have no dominion over me, then I will be perfect, and I will be cleansed from the greatest transgression.” (Psalm 18:13-14) (more…)
Lectio Divina for 11 September 2024
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“The fear of Yahweh is holy, enduring for all generations. The judgments of Yahweh are true, justified in themselves: desirable beyond gold and many precious stones, and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.” (Psalm 18:10-11) (more…)
Lectio Divina for 10 September 2024
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“The justice of Yahweh is right, rejoicing hearts. The precepts of Yahweh are brilliant, enlightening the eyes.” (Psalm 18:9) (more…)
Lectio Divina for 9 September 2024
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“The law of Yahweh is perfect, converting souls. The testimony of Yahweh is faithful, providing wisdom to little ones.” (Psalm 18:8) (more…)
Lectio Divina for 8 September 2024
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“Day proclaims the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge. There are no speeches or conversations, where their voices are not being heard. Their sound has gone forth through all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.” (Psalm 18:3-5) (more…)
Lectio Divina for 7 September 2024
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“The heavens describe the glory of God, and the firmament announces the work of his hands.” (Psalm 18:2) (more…)
Israel Must Assert Right to Defend Citizens Against Terrorist Attacks
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, 6 September 2024 – In light of ongoing threats and attacks against its people, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem encourages the State of Israel to reaffirm its unequivocal right to defend itself against all forms of terrorism. The safety and security of Israeli citizens should remain a top priority, especially as the region faces persistent threats from militant groups that have consistently rejected peaceful solutions.
While the government of Israel continues to strive for peaceful dialogue and negotiation, other world governments must recognise that these ideals cannot be achieved unilaterally. Unfortunately, terrorist organisations operating both within and outside its borders have demonstrated a clear unwillingness to engage in meaningful peace efforts, opting instead for violence and aggression.
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Lectio Divina for 6 September 2024
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“…O Yahweh, I will confess to you among the nations, and I will compose a psalm to your name: magnifying the salvation of his king, and showing mercy to David, his anointed, and to his offspring, even for all time.” (Psalm 17:50-51) (more…)
Lectio Divina for 5 September 2024
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“And you have given me the protection of your salvation. And your right hand sustains me. And your discipline has corrected me unto the end. And your discipline itself will teach me. You have expanded my footsteps under me, and my tracks have not been weakened.” (Psalm 17:36-37) (more…)
Lectio Divina for 4 September 2024
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“For who is God, except Yahweh? And who is God, except our God? It is God who has wrapped me with virtue and made my way perfect. It is he who has perfected my feet, like the feet of deer, and who stations me upon the heights. It is he who trains my hands for battle. And you have set my arms like a bow of brass.” (Psalm 17:32-35) (more…)
