Held: Daily Lectio Divina for Anxious Hearts

Lectio Divina: Matthew 14:28-33 — Lord Save Me | Week 7, Monday | Held

'Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me!' This episode guides you slowly through Matthew 14:28-33 — two unhurried readings, time for meditation and prayer, and a period of quiet contemplation with original instrumental music. Give yourself 12 to 14 minutes of quiet. Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series — Volume I, Week 7: Trusting God in the Storm. New episodes every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Trusting God in the Storm — Week 7 Theme and Practice | Held Devotional Vol I

Week 7 opens with two of the stormiest moments in the Gospels: the disciples crying out 'Do you not care?' and Peter sinking the moment his eyes left Jesus. Steve Corbin walks through the week's theme — that Jesus doesn't just observe our storms, He steps into them — and introduces this week's daily Lectio Divina practice. The weekly practice is simple and embodied: picture yourself in the boat with Jesus during your current storm and pray, 'Jesus, be with me in this.' Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series — Volume I, Week 7: Trusting God in the Storm. New episodes every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Lectio Divina: Exodus 16:4-5 — Enough for Today | Week 6, Friday

"Each day the people shall go out and gather enough for that day." Not a week's supply. Not a contingency fund. Enough for today — and a test of whether they would trust God to do the same tomorrow. In this closing episode of Week 6, Steve Corbin guides you through Exodus 16:4-5 and the ancient invitation to daily dependence. This episode includes two slow readings, guided meditation and prayer, and silent contemplation with original instrumental music. Give yourself 12-14 minutes to close the week in stillness. Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series — Volume I, Week 6: Letting Go of Tomorrow. New episodes every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Lectio Divina — James 4:13-15 | Week 6, Wednesday | Held Catholic Devotional

"Yet you do not even know what tomorrow will bring." James 4:14 is one of the most honest sentences in Scripture — and one of the most freeing, once we let it in. In this Lectio Divina, Steve Corbin guides you through James 4:13-15 and the invitation to hold your plans before the Lord rather than carrying them alone. This episode includes two slow readings, guided meditation and prayer, and silent contemplation with original instrumental music. Give yourself 12-14 minutes of quiet. Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series — Volume I, Week 6: Letting Go of Tomorrow. New episodes every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Lectio Divina: Psalm 118:24 — This Is the Day | Week 6, Monday

"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." — Psalm 118:24. In this Lectio Divina, Steve Corbin guides you through one of the most recognized verses in all of Scripture — slowly enough that it might actually do something in you. The psalmist isn't offering cheerful optimism. He is declaring trust: this day, with everything in it, belongs to God. This episode includes two slow readings of the scripture, guided meditation and prayer, a period of silent contemplation with original instrumental music, and a brief return to the week's theme. Give yourself 12-14 minutes of quiet. Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series — Volume I, Week 6: Letting Go of Tomorrow. New episodes every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.