Maybe read it a few times, and try to notice different words or phrases as they jump out to you. Next is the opportunity to savor the essence of it oratio. Lectio divina, persoonlijk en in groepsverband bidden is een weg. Click the orange button below to download your lectio divina worksheets. Bij het overwegen van bijbelteksten kan gebruik worden gemaakt van lectio divina, letterlijk goddelijke lezing. In lectio divina we celebrate the story of grace and confess the story of sin. Met behulp van dit schema lectio divina pdf kun je dan zelf een lectio divina oefening doen. Lectio divina, a latin term, means divine reading and describes a way of reading the scriptures whereby we gradually let go of our own agenda and open ourselves to what god wants to say to us. Finding a quiet place to read and pray without interruption sometimes this action is given the name statio for position read a passage of scripture lectio meditate on the pieces of scripture that stood out to you meditatio pray to be changed by what you have meditated upon oratio.
The goal of lectio divina is to invite the holy spirit to. The awkward thing about this prayer technique because that is what it is is that practitioners believe scripture is the living word of god, and the technique is used to bring them into communion with god. The ancient practice of lectio divina, or divine reading, teaches how to read through scripture, think about the passage of scripture, pray through the scripture, and then go out and live scripture. The method of lectio divina also has some inbuilt mechanisms to minimize the risks of misinterpretation. Lectio divina by catholic diocese of bathurst issuu. Lectio divina abiding in the living word chapter one historical development of lectio divina lectio divina is an ancient method of reading the bible. Nov 09, 2010 scripture and prayer listening prayer speak lord.
The four steps of lectio divina diocese of westminster. Faith practice lectio divina 1 lead spiritual practice retreat february 2014 introduction lectio divina, divine reading. Lectio without the latin en sonja corbitt, bible study. It is a dynamic method with four principles or steps. Using these four elements in a devotional style, and featuring readings from the english standard version, solo teaches readers how to listen to what god is telling them through his. It can be done in any place where there is some quiet or peace. Lectio divina is supported by the emba and home mission. Finally, the word is digested and made a part of the body contemplatio. Lectio, meditatio, oratio, actio having set aside the time, selected the text, and invoked the spirit, we are ready to begin the first formal step of lectio divina, called the lectio. It can be done at any time of day when one can find a few minutes. This is the moment in which we read and reread a passage from the old or new testament, alert to its most important elements. But, no, as it so happens its latin for sacred reading and were urged to practice it as we read our bible and pray. The button will immediately open the file as a pdf.
Lectio is a method of prayer based upon an indepth reading and meditation of sacred scripture. According to the services of the 1979 book of common prayer of the. When i speak about a method of lectio divina i mean a process of prayer with some distinguishing stages. Elleke bal schuift aan bij een bijbelkring waarin psalm met behulp van lectio divina wordt gelezen. The ancient practice of lectio divina is the mainstay of the benedictines personal prayer. Lo sguardo rivolto al fianco squarciato di cristo, di cui parla giovanni cfr 19, 37, comprende cio che e stato il punto di partenza di questa lettera enciclica. 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. Jul, 2012 the main and decisive differences between the practice of the lectio divina and a mindless, individualistic, fundamentalist interpretation of the scriptures are. The prayer process in short, the practice of lectio divina is performed by. There are 4 sections to lectio which we will follow. Centering prayer is a gift to lectio divina as it frees us from obstacles to hear the word of god on a much deeper level in lectio divina.
Lectio divina is an ancient practice of listening deeply to the voice of god speaking through these sacred texts. In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit. This resource provides an outline of lectio divina and some other guidance for praying with scripture using the imagination. Lectio divina benedictine sisters of elizabeth elizabeth, nj. Lectio divina lectio divina is a new ministry offering christian meditation courses to those outside the church. Lectio divina for the thirtysecond week in ordinary time we begin our prayer. Try the pray as you go imaginative contemplation exercises or listen to todays reflection you may also find our reflections on sunday readings useful. Lectio divina for the thirtysecond week in ordinary time. In lectio divina we experience the texts as a homecoming experience.
If our meditations are faithful to the movement of the text we can be confident that our reading of the passage is acceptable. Praying with scripture and lectio divina pathways to god. Almighty and merciful god, graciously keep from us all adversity, so that, unhindered in mind and body alike, we may pursue in freedom of heart the things that are yours. Through meditation we enter into the text and discover that it has been fulfilled in our own lifeexperience of family, neighbourhood, parish, country and world. And it has no difficult demands only for the elite. Lectio reading, meditatio meditation, oratio prayer, and contemplatio.
Download lectio divina worksheets spiritually hungry. You are a good person and the wrong you have just done does not. Lectio cultivates in us the ability to be fully present to the holy call that emerges from words. For me, few scenes in the new testament exhibit this amount of dramatic tension. 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. Faith practice lectio divina 2 lead spiritual practice retreat february 2014 3. The main goal of lectio divina is a deep relationship with god obtained through listening to the word of god. This simple way of prayer allows the person to encounter god in the scriptures in a way that includes spirit, emotions, intellect, and practical action. For this first step, dont just skim through the passage if you already know the story, but read through and linger on each sentence. The four parts are first taking a bite lectio, then chewing on it meditatio. Gert glasius formerly minister of ashby baptist church has been working as. Lectio divina or sacred reading is a simple and ancient way of praying with scripture. 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. Lectio divina has been likened to feasting on the word.
Lectio divinia betekent letterlijk goddelijke lezing. The experience of sin in lectio divina is like that of a good parent who challenges a child with the words. As our relationship with god deepens we will be renewed in our intention to rest with god in centering prayer. The four steps of lectio divina 1 time to read your bible yes, dust it off and crack it open. Using these four elements in a devotional style, and featuring readings from the english standard version, solo teaches readers how to listen to what god is telling them through his word. In the 12th century, a carthusian monk called guigo, described the stages which he saw as essential to the practice of lectio divina. In the 12th century, a carthusian monk named guigo formally described and recorded the stages traditionally considered essential to practicing lectio divina. But the celebration is primary and it is on the platform of grace that we confess our sin.
Step 1 e esto see spend time in silence the gnri shown ittle hit, il page pray a quick prayer for this step. If you are interested in helping out with setup, check out the pdf and shoot caleb an email. Email caleb if youre interested in joining the prayer ministry. Having grown up in a family of actors, i recognize the power of a dramatic scene when i see it. In the coming together to offer our meditations we get a sense of whether we are more or less on track. Therefore, lectio divina does not use only one method of. We leave our thinking aside and simply let our hearts speak to god. The unkillable human by frederick franck at wellspring in gaithersburg, md as we enter lent, be reminded of the first rung on benedicts ladder of humility fear of the lord. It leads us naturally from a rational consideration of how a few verses of scripture might connect with our current life, to a personal response in prayer and a gentle resting in the love of god, the beginnings of contemplation. In the 12th century, a carthusian monk called guigo, described the stages which he saw as essential to the. Gert glasius formerly minister of ashby baptist church has been working as a detached evangelist in.
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