Just a reminder of my request last (Sunday) week – to come to our gathering next Sunday, 8th March, having given a little thinking space to your "word for 2015" – a word which chooses you, or you choose, which says something about what you hope to emerge in your life in this continuing year.
Many people followed these ammas and abbas, seeking their wisdom and guidance for a meaningful life. One tradition was to ask for a word – this word or phrase would be something on which to ponder for many days, weeks, months, sometimes a whole lifetime. This practice is connected to lectio divina, where we approach scripture with the same request – "give me a word" we ask – something to nourish me, challenge me, a word I can wrestle with and grow into. The word which chooses us has the potential to transform us.