Lectio divina is not meant as an intellectual study of the bible, but as a means of communion with god. Let it sink in slowly and deeply until you are resting in it. The practice dates to the very beginning of christianity, though it became intrinsic to the monastic tradition based on the rule of st benedict, becoming a daily practice of those within the. I discepoli di emmaus lectio lc 24,35 visualizza scarica. Lectio divina the center for contemplative mind in society. Lectio divina is a monastic practice used for scripture reading and prayer that is gaining popularity among many christians today. Lectio divina and reflection prepared by katie wilson the author of this lesson shared it with other educators within the sophia institute for teachers catholic curriculum exchange. Lectio divina, or holy reading, is an ancient practice from the christian tradition, dating from the early medieval era of prayerful study of scripture in monasteries. Lectio divina and centering prayer lectio divina and centering prayer are two distinct prayer forms. An invitation to be fully present with our holy god. Lectio divina is an exercise in listening to the word, which captures the mystery of the. My seventh day adventist paternal grandmother was very faithful to reading the bible every day until cataracts dimmed her eyes so she could no longer read.
Another book i was perusing in preparation for my reading class. Lectio divina is an ancient prayer method that is most literally known as divine reading. Calendario 2020 le famiglie della visitazione in lingua swahili file pdf. Lectio divina, the personal drawing close to the scriptures is a right of every baptised person and must be made accessible to them. Lectio divina lectio divina divine, or sacred, reading is the name given to a spiritual tradition among christians over the last two thousand years, in which they attentively and prayerfully read the word of god. It is meant to facilitate an encounter with god through an engaged reading of the scriptures. Lectio divina is a latin word that means divine reading or holy reading. Lectio divina is devotional reading of scripture, followed by meditative consideration of the personal impact of that scripture, verbal response to the reading and meditation, and contemplative response through active or passive reception 1. At this point, read the text again, slowly, with the word or image that you found in the text in your mind. Reading, which is reading the book we believe to be divinely. Rediscovering meaning in a life with chronic illness.
Lectio divina lectio divina christian denominational. It dates back to the early centuries of the christian church and was established as a monastic practice. After reading about monks and their reading practices, the long history of the art of lectio divina in the church, i feel that more monkish practices may appear in my class. Lectio divina and centering prayer becoming a word of. Faith practice lectio divina 1 lead spiritual practice retreat february 2014 introduction lectio divina, divine reading. Guiding lectio divina it would be most helpful for you to. Much more than a spiritual exercise, through the art of lectio divina we become a biblical. The basic lectio divina steps the religion teacher. See more ideas about contemplative prayer, prayers and catholic. Step by step through lectio divina divine reading jesus said.
Praying leader preparation the word liturgy office. Testi bibbia lectio divina qumran net materiale pastorale. An opportunity to savor the words of scripture, to sit at gods table, to be nourished, fed and refreshed. The goal of lectio divina is to invite the holy spirit to. All scripture is inspired by god and is useful for teaching the.
The latin phrase lectio divina may be translated as divine reading. Christian culture thats inspirational, informative and fun twitter. Listen for what the word or phrase is saying to you at this moment in. The spiritual practice of lectio divina worship script. As you hear it read again, ponder the word or phrase that your chose for a few minutes. Lectio divina, or divine reading, seems at first glance to be a safe and holy practice. The process of lectio divina a very ancient art, practiced at one time by all christians, is the technique known as lectio divina a slow, contemplative praying of the scriptures which enables the bible, the word of god, to become a means of union with god. We leave our thinking aside and simply let our hearts speak to god. Dei verbum and lectio divinabenedict xvi crossroads. Lectio divina and gospel contemplation are two ways to pray with scripture.
Lectio divina is one of the great treasures of the. But, no, as it so happens its latin for sacred reading and were urged to practice it as we read our bible and pray. Gift of scripture 80 there are several ways of doing lectio divina. The first time i heard the term lectio divina i thought it was from the harry potter books, probably a spell cast by harry to render an enemy helpless. Haggadah means telling and along with being a physical text, the word captures the practice of telling and retelling a story. Lectio is a method of prayer based upon an indepth reading and meditation of sacred scripture.
It is a method of reading and praying on scripture and other classics of spirituality like augustines confessions and the imitation of christ. Doing it together is a liturgy of lectio, because you are deliberately structuring the. Leonhardt explains these two forms of prayer for those new to the practices. Gods word, and discover that god speaks to our hearts as a person speaks to a friend. Dei verbum and lectio divinabenedict xvi crossroads initiative. Choose a text of the scriptures that you wish to pray. Bible study is the reading of the scriptures for information and an understanding of the context of the passage. Lectio divina and reflection sophia institute press. See more ideas about contemplative prayer, prayers and christian meditation. It should never be forgotten that the word of god is a lamp for our feet and a light for our path cf. Lectio divina is devotional reading of scripture, followed by meditative consideration of the personal impact of that scripture, verbal response to the reading and meditation, and contemplative response through active or passive reception.
Lectio divina and centering prayer becoming a word of god. As a strong point of biblical ministry, lectio divina should therefore be increasingly encouraged, also through the use of new methods, carefully thought through and in step with the times. Mar 31, 2003 lectio divina is latin for spiritual reading. Im going to create a secular lectio divina type exercise, so i wanted to read more about it. Since most of the religions have revered texts, reading forms a very special form of devotion and provides an interesting background to explore the modes of contemplative engagement. Lection divina is a method of prayer and scriptural reading. Sunday gospel readings with lectio divina bible society. However, rather than aiding understanding through ones dwelling on its plain meaning, the word or words become mediumistic devices for hearing directly from god. Lectio divina deep, contemplative reading is part of just about all traditions with written scriptures. The simple prayer practice of lectio divina takes us through four movements, as we are drawn closer to. Although there is an element of study in lectio divina, it is not the. Lectio divina is a reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the word of god that helps one grow in relationship with god. Find more resources and share your own at lesson overview this daily 10 minute exercise is a great way to.
Sussidio per lectio divina sul vangelo del giorno dal 24 al 30 maggio 2020 settima settimana di pasqua, anno a puo essere utile per consacrati e persone. The text version of this video can be read, copied, and shared below. Faith practice lectio divina 2 lead spiritual practice retreat february 2014 3. Chapters are liturgical proclamation and lectio sacra, lectio divina. Apr 1, 20 a newold way to really get into scripture and prayer. See more ideas about contemplative prayer, prayers and. The bible itself tells us that knowing gods word and obeying it is a crucial part of every christians growth. With a renewed emphasis on productive silence, individual cells, and time dedicated to meditation, the time was ripe for a return to lectio divina. Guiding lectio divina it would be most helpful for you to read this outline thoroughly before leading your group reflection. Praying with scripture before the blessed sacrament is powerful. You may wish to designate a particular chair or cushion or organize the space with a candle, a picture, or a. Lectio divina lectio divina, latin for sacred reading, is an ancient practice of quiet prayer and reflection, reading scripture and listening to the voice of god, dating back to about 300ad. Lectio divina is a contemplative way of reading the bible. Mar 18, 2020 lectio divina literally divine reading is a way of becoming immersed in the scriptures very personally.
It draws on the way jews read the haggadah, a text read during passover that retells the exodus story. We therefore practice it every day, so that we may develop a deep and genuine love for it, and so that we may grow in the surpassing knowledge of christ. Year of matthew th ese lectio divina outlines are also available in albanian, dutch, french, greek, maltese, portuguese, slovak, slovenian, spanish and other languages. Sara lectio divina part 2 meditatioreflecting in phase two we are invited into deeper reflection with the text. According to pope benedict xvi in the postsynodal apostolic exhortation, verbum domini nos. Outside of a church, it would be helpful to have a holy. Lectio divina or holy reading is one of the basic exercises of these disciplines. Lectio divina is an opportunity to slow down and experience gods word deeply. Lectio divina it was with the renewal of religious life at the second vatican council that lectio divina reclaimed its rightful place in monastic life. Centering prayer is a method of prayer in which we consent to rest in gods presence. The practice of group lectio divina communities of calling initiative. Lectio divina united states conference of catholic bishops. All things must come to the soul from its roots, from where it is plantedsaint teresa of avila.
The practice of lectio divina is resurfacing today as a wonderful way to meditate on gods word. Lectio divina sul vangelo della iii domenica di pasqua, anno a lc 24,35. It provides a solid conceptual background for the practice of lectio divina. Centering prayer and lectio divina part 1 thomas keating lectio divina is a private devotion and while its useful to do it in common it was originally designed to be a private experience or encounter with the scriptures. There are 4 sections to lectio which we will follow. The art of lectio divina, literally holy reading is a longestablished practice in the christian spiritual life, particularly in the various monastic traditions of the christian church, both east and west.
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