The goal of this guide is to make lectio divina more accessible, memorable and doable for anyone interested in this ultimate guide, youll learn how to prepare for the prayer, the steps involved, scripture examples to follow, and when to take some time in silence as well as when is a good time to journal. A beginners guide by elizabeth manneh lectio divina literally divine reading is a way of becoming immersed in the scriptures very personally. In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit. Lectio divina correlates with the evangelizing mission of catechesis, which is no less than the mission of the gospel, the mission of jesus.
Lectio divina is a reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the word of god that helps one grow in relationship with god. With a renewed emphasis on productive silence, individual cells, and time dedicated to meditation, the time was ripe for a return to lectio divina. Maybe read it a few times, and try to notice different words or phrases as they jump out to you. Although there is an element of study in lectio divina, it is not the.
Centering prayer is a method of prayer in which we consent to rest in gods presence. The four steps of lectio divina 1 time to read your bible yes, dust it off and crack it open. 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. Lectio divina is holy reading reading of the sacred scriptures it is a way of life, not a method of prayer. Lectio divina 26 abril 2020 american bible society. Lectio divina teacher resource lectio divina lectio divina, which means divine reading is an ancient form of praying with scripture that is still practiced by many today. It originated with the desert fathers of the fourth and fifth centuries. Lectio divina is an ancient practice used to meditate on passages in the bible. Diocesi suburbicaria di sabinapoggio mirteto via nomentana, 580 000 tor. One simple way to engage in lectio divina as catechists and catholic school teachers gather at a planning or faculty meeting, they might spend time praying with lectio divina.
Lectio divina guide free printable more like grace. Doing it together is a liturgy of lectio, because you are deliberately structuring the. It is an invitation to take a long, loving look at scripture, says spiritual director teresa blythe. 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. Like any form of contemplative practice, or meditation, it invites the practitioner into a stillness and silence as. Lectio divina, latin for divine reading, is an ancient catholic practice of prayer and scripture reading whose goal is to promote meeting with. For those who want to give this spiritual practice a try, im excited to share this free printable lectio divina guide today.
The four steps of lectio divina diocese of westminster. Praying leader preparation the word liturgy office. For this first step, dont just skim through the passage if you already know the story, but read through and linger on each sentence. Lectio devina spiritual reading lectio divina literally divine reading is an ancient practice of the monastic and desert traditions where individual copies of the scripture were not available. It is a simple yet rich practice of praying the scriptures, nourishing and deepening our relationship with god. I included some open space for journaling, but you may prefer to use a separate journal for recording your thoughts and. It dates back to the early centuries of the christian church and was established as a monastic practice. Senor, yo vengo hoy a ti porque necesito ser atraido por ti. The mystery of prayer is made clear through the engaging teaching and cinematic artistry of the augustine institute in prayer. Lectio divina or sacred reading is the slow, repetitive reading of a sacred text that leads one to the ultimate step of resting in god. 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. Raul romero lopez abril, 2020 les echo en cara su incredulidad 1. 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 pray erfully read the word of god although there is an element of study in lectio divina, it is not the same as bible study, or exegesis, where one seeks to interpret the sacred text through analysis, and with the.
Lectio divina holy reading is a gift from the benedictine and cistercian tradition, with roots in the 6th century. It is about reading and listening, reflecting, praying in tune with the holy spirit within me, resting in god and responding in the way i live. O god, who willed your son to submit for our sake to the yoke of the cross, so that you might drive from us the power of the enemy, grant us, your servants, to. 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. Tim gray masterfully uses the ancient churchs tradition of lectio divina to show you the simple steps for making prayer an effort of love and intimacy with god. Lectio divina and centering prayer lectio divina and centering prayer are two distinct prayer forms. Often, the concept of a quiet time which originated as a method to refresh the hearts of lethargic christians by providing a kickstarter for their. Calm your anxieties and thoughts, and acknowledge gods presence. The spiritual practice of lectio divina worship script. Filosofia, humanismo, espiritualidad y salud lectio divina. It dates back to the early centuries of the christian church and was established as a monastic practice by benedict in the 6th century. It is not scripture study, nor is it spiritual reading.
Lectio divina is a meditative prayer, allowing god to speak through his living word. It is a way of praying the scriptures that leads us deeper into gods word. It has been described as a way to feast on gods word, so well use that analogy as we walk through the four steps of this prayer. Lectio divina, literally meaning divine reading, is an ancient practice of praying the scriptures. This may also be experienced as an ache of the heart, a deep longing for god, or the soul going out to meet the lord. This is a form of meditation on the word of god that trains us to listen to his whisper speaking personally to our hearts, allowing his word to become one with us. Reading and responding to the biblical passage three times. In moment well embark on the heart of todays service, the spiritual practice of lectio divina. In six sessions on three dvds, renowned speaker dr. Lectio divina dominical xv del tiempo ordinario ciclo c. Historia lectio divina iglesia catolica concilio vaticano ii. Immer wieder gelesen, immer durchdacht, immer wieder besprochen.
Lectio divina is a way of developing a closer relationship with the divine by prayerfully experiencing what you read. In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the. R ecall, acknowl edge and set to one side your preoccupations and distractions. This practice is an ancient form of contemplative prayer codified by st.
Wishing all our oblates and friends blessings of joy, new life and hope on this easter sunday. Its a simple onepage sheet, with instructionsquestions for each step of the lectio process. It draws on the way jews read the haggadah, a text read during passover that retells the exodus story. In the 12th century, a carthusian monk called guigo, described the stages which he saw as essential to the practice of lectio divina. Lectio divina divine reading is a way of immersing yourself in a scripture passage, devotion or reflection.
Lectio divina is a form of prayer which invites us into a deeper encounter with the lord through scripture. The steps of lectio divina choose a text of the scriptures that you wish to pray. A pdf version of the companion can be downloaded here or you can print a copy from the lectio divina companion page. Lectio divina a prayerful or reflective way of reading a text or looking at an image which allows god to speak through the experience and creates a space for me to respond b egin by finding a place and a posture to read, see and pray.