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This is wicked cool. As i read this next section in the Contemplative Retreat I remembered my experience with my children and Reiki. Yea, Reiki is the energy healing methods using your hands. Of course, it has some funny name and tradition where someone tried to create a new religion or sect with it. But energy healing, reiki or whatever you call it, is all the same things. If you love and focus you can do anything as we are all in the image of God.

With a little exercise and patient listening we gradually become aware of them. But it takes time. And it isn't the same for every person. Some feel the movements spontaneously and at once; others take longer. To become aware of these energy movements, it's very helpful to direct attention to the outgoing breath. The center of the palms is also a privileged place where they can be especially felt. As soon as you sense an indication of awareness, add Yes to intensify the transmission of power.

What I really liked was when my kids were Attuned in Reiki they could really feel it. My son came home one day and said how he was healing his mom’s skin cancer. He knew it and could feel it, but his mom didn’t believe him. Here he was telling me about the heat in his hands and how powerful he could get, but his mom. . . . Wow as I remember this, I start to cry. Thanks you Kimberly Finn for teaching me to cry again! Now, to think and remember my son. He’s 10 years old and his own mother doesn’t believe him. I mean, she’s calling him a liar!?!?! Holy shit! I guess my dad and siblings always called me a liar, but never my mom. Course, I never would have survived at all without my mom. It still makes me cry when I think of my awesome son who was such a powerful loving child. 

My other church lessons are Lectio Divina, which begins by giving God the first word and listening to his voice speaking to us as we read Scripture. This is followed by meditation, our reception of the Word through our thoughts, and the application of what we’re reading to our lives. We then move to our own prayer: our response to God based on our meditation, sharing with him what is on our minds and hearts. Finally, we are drawn into the gift of a silent encounter with God in contemplation, a meeting and embrace of God in love.

This must be our model for prayer. When you ask the Lord for help, you must remain persistent in your pleading, and you must not waver in your faith. At times, you will not hear God’s response to your prayer. Men may dismiss you and attempt to dissuade you. God may even say that your favor should not be granted at this time or he may have something else in mind that is even better. But whenever you pray, you must follow the example of the woman in today’s Gospel and be persistent in your intercession and constant in your faith.

You are Jesus…. Thank You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I Love You Dear Lord Jesus Christ,Thank You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I Love You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, Thank You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I Love You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, Thank You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I Love You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, again I see how faithful God is for me. Opening and sharing as best as I can. You are the god who fights for me hallelujah hallelujah. . I can talk again.

OK, so now I’m ready to do something new. OK now I’m ready to do something now. OK I am ready.

Lectio Divina is a traditional Christian practice of "divine reading" that turns Scripture into a personal conversation with God rather than an academic study session.

The Four Traditional Steps

The practice follows four core movements, often described by the 12th-century Carthusian monk Guigo II as rungs on a ladder:

1. Lectio (Reading): Read a short Scripture passage slowly and out loud several times. Notice any word or phrase that catches your attention.
2. Meditatio (Meditation): Ruminate on that specific word or phrase. Let it sink into your mind and heart without doing heavy historical or theological analysis.
3. Oratio (Prayer): Respond to God through an open, honest conversation. Express your thoughts, feelings, praise, or sorrow inspired by the passage.
4. Contemplatio (Contemplation): Let go of your own words and thoughts. Rest quietly in the presence of God and allow His love to work in you.

How to Practice

1. Find a quiet space: Turn off phones and remove distractions.
2. Choose a short text: Gospels or Psalms work best for beginners because they are narrative and expressive.
3. Set aside 15 to 20 minutes: Unhurried expectation is key to listening well.
4. Focus on transformation: Instead of asking "What does this mean?", ask "What is God saying to me today"