Matthew 21:1-11

1 When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples,2 saying to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me.3 If anyone says anything to you, just say this, 'The Lord needs them.' And he will send them immediately."4 This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet;5 "Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey."6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them;7 they brought the donkey and the colt and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them.8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.9 The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!"10 When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, "Who is this?"11 The crowds were saying, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee."

Monday:  1 Peter 1:3-4

Tuesday: Ezekiel 36:26-28

Wednesday: Titus 3:5-7

Thursday: Deuteronomy 30:6

Friday: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Steps for Reading Scripture Using Lectio Divina

1. Lectio: Read the text slowly and prayerfully, listening for the word that God has prepared for you. 

2. Meditatio: Read it again. When a word or phrase strikes you, rest with it. Allow it to speak to you personally, reflecting on what it means to you.

3. Oratio: Pray. Enter into a loving conversation with God. How is God speaking to you through this word of phrase?

4. Contemplatio: Release the word or phrase and read the text once more. Rest in God’s presence; God’s transforming embrace. Contemplation is not your action or doing, 

but allowing God to act within you.