Home

On Monday nights, the Hesed Community in Oakland offers lectio divina.  I wonder why I have stayed away for so long.  This week we meditated on Nan C. Merrill's rendition of Psalm 114.  Such a blessing to hear beautiful readings in community.  That night there was only two of us, but I felt the gentle presence of others coming home.    

  

Come, all you who have wandered 

far from the path, 

who have separated yourselves 

from Love; 

A banquet is prepared for you 

in the heart's Secret Room. 

 

There you will find the way home, 

a welcome ever awaits you. 

Even as you acknowledge the times 

you have erred, 

the forgiveness of the Beloved 

will envelop you. 

 

Call upon the Beloved  

when fear arises, 

when you feel overwhelmed; 

The Eternal Listener will heed 

your cry; 

you will find strength to face 

the shadows. 

 

Befriend all that is within you, 

discover the Secret Room 

in your heart. 

Then will abundant blessings 

enter your home, and, 

you will welcome the Divine Guest 

who is ever with you.