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Lectio Divina Meditation: May They Be One
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Summary
In this Lectio Divina meditation, we reflect on one of the most profound prayers of Christ: "May they be one as we are one." Lectio Divina is the ancient Christian practice of praying with sacred words, allowing a short passage of Scripture to move from the mind into the heart through gentle repetition, silence and contemplation. Beginning with stillness and awareness of the breath, we slowly allow Christ's prayer to echo within us. Rather than analysing the words intellectually, we receive them as an invitation into deeper awareness, allowing their meaning to unfold naturally. As the meditation develops, we gently consider the places where division exists—within ourselves, within our relationships, throughout humanity and within creation itself. Holding these experiences in compassion, we return again and again to Christ's prayer for unity, asking what it might mean to surrender more fully to divine love, reconciliation and peace. This meditation offers support for contemplative prayer, healing, forgiveness, inner peace and spiritual transformation through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina. It can be used as part of a daily meditation practice, during times of conflict or division, or whenever you wish to deepen your awareness of God's presence through Scripture. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: Lectio Divina and today's Scripture 01:10 – Opening bell 01:21 – Settling into stillness 02:10 – Resting in the breath 03:32 – Introducing the Scripture 04:20 – "May they be one as we are one" 05:00 – Reflecting on unity and divine love 06:00 – Recognising division within ourselves and the world 07:37 – Surrendering to reconciliation and peace 08:32 – Returning to the Scripture 09:20 – Resting in silence 10:04 – Resolution to seek oneness 10:39 – Returning to the body 10:59…