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We engaged in lectio divina and discussion centered around the following passage:

Romans 15:1-13

We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. ² Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. ³ For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me." ⁴ For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. ⁵ May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, ⁶ so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Gospel for Jews and Gentiles Alike

⁷ Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. ⁸ For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of the truth of God in order that he might confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, ⁹ and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written,

"Therefore I will confess^[a] you among the Gentiles,
     and sing praises to your name";

¹⁰ and again he says,

"Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people";

¹¹ and again,

"Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
     and let all the peoples praise him";

¹² and again Isaiah says,

"The root of Jesse shall come,
     the one who rises to rule the Gentiles;
in him the Gentiles shall hope."

¹³ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

^[a]Or thank.