9.8.12 Lectio: Is 35.4-7a Meditatio: "Say to those who hearts are frightened, ‘Be Strong, fear not!’ Here is your God, He comes with vindication, with divine recompense he comes to save you.” Is35.4 Oratio: " O God, You are the source of our peace. I remember Your prophet Isaiah proclaimed to the Israelites who were suffering in exile to ‘fear not!’ for You would save them - and You did! Grant that I may always turn to You when fear comes upon me, knowing that You will save me from any immortal harm that the evil would seek to impose on me I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "fear”; an emotion which releases energy to defend oneself; no need to fear evil with God as our protector and redeemer; in prayer thank God for always being there for us and who will protect us from any evil which threatens our soul if we simply turn to Him. Tomorrow's reading: 1 Cor 5.1-8