LECTIO
DIVINA
Lectio divina is a method of prayer from the monastic tradition of Christianity. It is translated as “holy reading,” “divine reading”, “meditative reading,” or “spiritual reading.”
IGNATIAN GOSPEL CONTEMPLATION
Ignatian contemplation is a very active way of praying that engages the mind and heart and stirs up thoughts and emotions and is suited especially for the Gospels.
Weekly Reflection

I Am A Sinful Man
02-09-2025 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 49, No. 1Have you ever had the experience of trying to avoid someone because of something you did or failed to do?
When you accidentally run into them, as you inevitably will, you feel uncomfortable and apologetic. What if that someone is God? As we are all sinners, this inner discomfort is a sure sign of being in the presence of God.
Today we hear of three people who have that reaction to God’s presence. “Woe is me!” Isaiah cries when he realizes he sees the Lord (6:5). Saul has actively persecuted the church, so he has every reason to fear a confrontation with Jesus. Simon falls to his knees, saying, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man” (Luke 5:8). Each of them wishes they were anywhere else but where they are. In each case, God responds with two things: reassurance and an offer.
After an angel removes Isaiah’s sin, he hears God ask, “Whom shall I send?” (Isaiah 6:8). Saul receives God’s grace and a call to be an apostle to the Gentiles. Jesus tells Simon not to be afraid, but that he would now be catching disciples, not fish. Even though they all immediately recognized their sinfulness when in the presence of the One who would judge them, just as quickly they received forgiveness and accepted the opportunity to serve God.
When you are in the presence of the Lord, as you are right now, do you feel unworthy? Can you sense God’s forgiveness and God’s call?
—WeCelebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 50, No. 1
Soy Un Pecador
¿Alguna vez has tenido la experiencia de tratar de evitar a alguien por algo que hiciste o dejaste de hacer?
Cuando te topas con esa persona por accidente, como suele suceder, te sientes incómodo y pides disculpas. ¿Y si esa persona es Dios? Como todos somos pecadores, esta incomodidad interior es una señal segura de que estamos en la presencia de Dios. Hoy escuchamos de tres personas que tienen esa reacción ante la presencia de Dios. "¡Ay de mí!", clama Isaías cuando se da cuenta de que ve al Señor (6:5). Saulo ha perseguido activamente a la iglesia, por lo que tiene todas las razones para temer una confrontación con Jesús. Simón cae de rodillas y dice: "Apártate de mí, Señor, porque soy un hombre pecador" (Lucas 5:8). Cada uno de ellos desearía estar en cualquier otro lugar menos donde estaban. En cada caso, Dios responde con dos cosas: tranquilidad y una oferta.
Después de que un ángel quita el pecado de Isaías, escucha a Dios preguntar: "¿A quién enviaré?" (Isaías 6:8). Saulo recibe la gracia de Dios y el llamado a ser apóstol de los gentiles. Jesús le dice a Simón que no tenga miedo, pero que ahora estaría pescando discípulos, no peces. Aunque todos reconocieron inmediatamente su pecado cuando estuvieron en presencia de Aquel que los juzgaría, con la misma rapidez recibieron el perdón y aceptaron la oportunidad de servir a Dios.
Cuando estás en la presencia del Señor, como lo estás ahora mismo, ¿te sientes indigno? ¿Puedes sentir el perdón de Dios y Su llamado?
—WeCelebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 50, No. 1
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