“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).

This Lectio Divina closes Week 17 of Held with Psalm 34:17-22. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock.

Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume II, Week 4: Strength for the Weary.

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“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (Psalm 73:26).

This Lectio Divina sits with Psalm 73:21-26 for Week 17 of Held. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock.

Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume II, Week 4: Strength for the Weary.

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“From the end of the earth I call to you, when my heart is faint” (Psalm 61:2).

This Lectio Divina sits with Psalm 61:1-5 for Week 17 of Held. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock.

Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume II, Week 4: Strength for the Weary.

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“He said, ‘Come.’ So Peter got out of the boat.” Matthew 14:29

This Lectio Divina closes Week 16 of Held, Courage to Take the Next Step, with Matthew 14:28-29. One word from Jesus, and Peter moves. Not toward the water, but toward Him.

A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock.

As this week closes, this one is for whatever step is still waiting for you.

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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.” Proverbs 3:5 This Lectio Divina sits with Proverbs 3:5-6 for Week 16 of Held, Courage to Take the Next Step. The promise is not that we will see the whole road. It is that He will make our paths straight as we walk. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock. If you have been waiting for the whole map before you move, this one is for you.

Held is a 52-week Catholic devotional journey through fear, trust, and the nearness of God.

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“Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). This Lectio Divina sits with Joshua 1:9 for Week 16 of Held. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock.

Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume II, Week 3: Courage to Take the Next Step.

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“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts” (Hebrews 3:15). This Lectio Divina closes Week 15 of Held with Hebrews 3:15. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock.

Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume II, Week 2: When Fear Speaks, Listen to God.

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“Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people” (Psalm 85:8). This Lectio Divina sits with Psalm 85:7-8 for Week 15 of Held. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock.

Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume II, Week 2: When Fear Speaks, Listen to God.

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