LECTIO 4


Veni, creátor Spíritus,

mentes tuòrum vísita,

imple supérna grátia,

quæ tu creásti péctora.


LECTIO

Woe to you, blind guides (Matthew 23,16)


MEDITATIO


When was I a blind guide?

Losing sight of you, Lord, I am blinded by my shadow.

Not affirming the dignity of others.

Not examining my intention: taking it for granted that I mean well. 


ORATIO


Forgive me, Lord, now and always: enlighten my choices by your presence.COMn


CONTEMPLATIO


Contemplatio ad amorem


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