The Athanasian Creed: Third Month—Day 22

35. One; not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh, but by assumption of the manhood into God.

Scripture

The Father Himself loves you because you have loved Me and have believed that I came forth from God. (John 16:27)

Reading (Lectio)

• Slowly read the Scripture passage several times.

Meditation (Meditatio)

• Reflect and ruminate on the words and phrases in the text.
• Which words, phrases, or images speak most to you?

Prayer (Oratio)

• Offer the internalized passage back to God in the form of a personalized prayer of adoration, confession, renewal, petition, intercession, affirmation, or thanksgiving.

Contemplation (Contemplatio)

• What word or image encapsulates the spirit of the passage for you?
• Take a few minutes to present yourself before God in silence and yieldedness. When your mind wanders, center yourself by returning to the spirit of the passage.