Daily Devotional: August 20th

Daily Prayer XIII

Justice, noble virtue, thy scales held high,  

In fairness' name, beneath the open sky.  

With blindfold on, impartial and true,  

Guiding the hand to what is just and due. 

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In the heart of the city or a quiet glade,  

Thy presence lingers in the choices made.  

Equity's guardian, in the court's embrace,  

Upholding truth and granting every case. 

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Oh, Justice, cultivate thy virtuous seed,  

In the fertile soil of every noble deed.  

Let righteousness bloom in each mindful choice,  

In the harmonious symphony of Justice' voice. 

Daily Meditation

"God does not ignore man, he knows him fully, as God also wishes to be known.”

—Hermes Trismegistus

God cares for humanity and touches each aspect of being. God is not aloof from the world or separated from it. God wishes to be known in order to push our souls to reunite with Him. God's care and attention for the cosmos and our souls are held together by His divine providence.

Monthly Ascesis

Developing a practice of chanting prayers is a powerful and effective way to create stillness in our souls, allowing us to behold God's presence in our lives.

This month, begin chanting the short prayer below. Start with just a few repetitions, for example, 10-15. Then, gradually increase the number over the month. When you reach a higher number of chants, say 100-200 per day, your mind will begin to quiet down, and a sense of stillness in your mind and soul will increase. Following your chants, take a moment to rest in the newfound stillness and keep your mind clear of thoughts for as long as you can.

DOMINE MERCURI, MACTE ESTO

(Do-min-ay Mehr-coor-ree, Mahk-tay Es-tow)

Lord Mercury, Be Blessed

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