Seeking God's Face is a daily, contemplative devotional — rooted in the ancient traditions of the Divine Office and "lectio divina" — guiding you to renewed communion with God through sacred Scripture and universal prayer.

May 25, 2024

— Ordinary Time • Week 1 • Day 6

Invitation Ezekiel 36:26-27

"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws."

Quiet

Bible Song Psalm 119:41-48

May your unfailing love come to me, Lord,
your salvation, according to your promise;

then I can answer anyone who taunts me,
for I trust in your word.

Never take your word of truth from my mouth,
for I have put my hope in your laws.

I will always obey your law,
for ever and ever.

I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts.

I will speak of your statutes before kings
and will not be put to shame,

for I delight in your commands
because I love them.

I reach out for your commands, which I love,
that I may meditate on your decrees.

Bible Reading Acts 5:12-16

The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon's Colonnade. No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed.

Quiet

Dwelling

Read again slowly ... find a word or phrase that catches your eye or moves your heart ... slowly repeat it ... pray your thoughts, desires, needs, and feelings from your meditation ... enjoy the presence of your Lord and Savior.

Free Prayer

  • for the flourishing of Christ's church everywhere
  • for worship that glorifies God and gathers, unites, and blesses his people
  • for those who care for young children

Prayer HC 53

Jesus, what a wonder you've given me in the Holy Spirit. Not some impersonal energy or vague force but your life, your very presence in me. Thank you for the peace, power, gifts, and all your blessings the Holy Spirit pours out in my life. As you make me share in all Christ's blessings, may I share the miracle and wonder of your life with all. Amen.

Blessing Romans 15:13

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."