This is a contemplative way of reading and praying through the scriptures that is traditionally called lectio divina. Excerpts from the new american bible, revised edition. Read it to yourself slowly doing it out loud can help. Grant that your people, we pray, almighty god, may be ever watchful for the coming of your only begotten son, that, as the author of our salvation himself has taught us. Meditato allow one word or phrase to catch your attention as significant to you. It can take many forms, from singing the psalms as a community, to reciting the lords prayer, to a systematic reading of each section of a book with pauses for reflection and prayer. Join the basilica youth in the prayer of lectio divina, sundays at 5. Sunday gospel readings with lectio divina bible society. Lectio divina uses different scripture passages at different times and although a passage may be repeated a few times, lectio divina is not repetitive in nature like the jesus prayer or the rosary. Lectio divina divine reading is a prayer practice that uses scripture to address god. Lectio divina for the thirtieth week in ordinary time we begin our prayer.
Read and engage the sacred select a passage from sacred scripture. Lectio divina lectio divina is the simply put, praying with scripture literally divine reading. Grant, we pray, almighty god, that, though in our weakness we fail. This resource provides an outline of lectio divina and some other guidance for praying with scripture using the imagination. Christian prayer tries above all to meditate on the mysteries of christ, as in lectio divina or the rosa ry. Lectio divina sacred reading a way to meditate on scripture.
After each time the passage is read, there is time for prayer and. 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. A primary teaching of the church is that all catechesis should be based in scripture and be an authentic introduction to. Lectio divina is a reading of a passage of scripture, received as the word of god and leading, at the prompting of the spirit, to meditation, prayer and contemplation. Using the four movements of lectio divina, benner explores prayer as attending, pondering, responding and being. Centering prayeris a method of prayer in which we consent to rest in gods presence.
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. Its a means of descending to the level of the heart and finding god. During the break, the youth will have an opportunity to experience lectio divina. It has been around almost as long as the church herself. 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. This form of prayerful reflection is of great value, but. Praying with scripture and lectio divina pathways to god. However, it is generally recommended to prepare for.
Lectio divina lectio divina is an ancient spiritual practice from the christian monastic tradition. Lectio divina handout oxfordshire community churches. Here are the four basic stepsstages given by the church to guide your praying with scripture. Ignatian contemplation is all about imaginative prayer. An introduction to lectio divina, tim gray writes, if we want to hear god in our prayer, the first step is reading well. In prayer, ardently desire the grace of god presented in the meditation, pouring your heart out to god in. Lectio divina is a technique of prayer and a guide to living. Lectio divina divine reading a guide to contemplative prayer and meditation lectio divina is an ancient method for praying with the bible, and being open to hearing in the words of scripture a personally enlivening and transforming word from god. Prayer over the people, sunday of the fourth week of. Lectio divina lectio divina is the latin word for divine reading, spiritual reading, or holy reading, and represents a method of prayer and scriptural reading intended to promote communion with god and to provide special spiritual insights.
Lectio divina for the fourth week of lent we begin our prayer. Lectio divina for palm sunday of the passion of the lord. Lectio divina is a blessing for the entire church as it opens up the rich truths of scripture for every christian. Try the pray as you go imaginative contemplation exercises or listen to todays reflection. Lectio divina and centering prayer becoming a word of. Lectio divina is a private devotion and while its useful to do it in common it was originally. Lectio divina or sacred reading is a simple and ancient way of praying with scripture. Praying with the masters today world community for. Almighty everliving god, increase our faith, hope and charity, and make us love what you command, so that we may merit what you promise. Lectio divina for the first week of advent we begin our prayer. Lectio divina for the thirtieth week in ordinary time.
Microsoft word 2 prayer practice lectio divina handout. Meditation in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit. Lectio divina and centering prayer are two distinct prayer forms. Though lectio means to read, the practice of lectio divina lectio for short is. Lectio divina divine reading praying the scriptures with the mind of christ. Lectio divina a way of prayer and a guide to living. Works of mercy the federation of diocesan liturgical. Close with a prayer of gratitude and response to gods invitation through your meditation. Faith sharing or lectio divina corporal works of mercy these are charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their bodily needs. 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.
Hopingwe respond to what god is doing in our lives, in. In lectio, you read a passage of scripture a few times and allow the words and verses to. Lectio divina for the second week of advent we begin our prayer. Look upon those who call to you, o lord, and sustain the weak. Everyone listens for the word or phrase which will catch their attention. It is a means of descending to the level of the heart and of. In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the. 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. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it.
There are 4 sections to lectio which we will follow. Lectio divina in english and spanish 26 oct 2017 27 oct 2017 lectio divina is a form of meditation rooted in liturgical celebration that dates back to early monastic communities. Lectio divinaa way of hearing gods word in our lives. He adds, intelligent reading comes only with practice. Lectio divina lawrence boadt, csp reflective reading of the bible to lead us into prayer has been a practice in the church from the earliest centuries. The same passage is read several times, giving the reader a chance to dwell in and reflect on the word. Centering prayer is a method of prayer in which we consent to rest in gods presence. Sursum corda real reading for real familieslectio divina in home and parish hearing happening hoping lectio divinaa dialogue between gods word and our experience. Lectio divina with a group read invite two volunteers to read the passage aloud, quite slowly, with a pause between readings. Reflect silence is kept, as people chew over their word or phrase, absorbing it and unpacking its meaning. Lectio divinais a reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the word of god that helps one grow in relationship with god. Read online lectio divina for the second week of advent book pdf free download link book now. Feed the hungry give drink to the thirsty shelter the homeless clothe the naked visit the sick visit the prisoners.
In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit. Doing it together is a liturgy of lectio, because you are deliberately structuring the. I want to talk about each of the rungs in the ladder that begin from lectio divina and then move on to meditatio, oratio, and contemplatio. Lectio divina lectio divina means holy or sacred reading. Lectio divina and centering prayer lectio divina and centering prayer are two distinct prayer forms. We may think of prayer as thoughts or feelings expressed in words. 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. Meditatio meditation uses thinki ng to reflect upon ones reading 3. It is an invitation to listen deeply for gods voice in scripture and then to.
Twenty fourth week in ordinary time twenty fifth week in ordinary time twenty sixth week in ordinary time twenty seventh week in ordinary time twenty eighth week in ordinary time twenty. Lectio divina is a reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the word of god that helps. Lectio divina is a reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the word of god that helps one grow in relationship with god. If practicing lectio divina as a family or in a group. The first to use the expression lectio divina was origen circa 185254, who affirmed that to read the bible profitably it is necessary to do so with attention, constancy and prayer. You may also find our reflections on sunday readings useful. Lectio is a slow, contemplative praying of the scriptures, which leads us into union with god. Because we all need a break from what is going on in the world. In lectio divina, we seek to experience the presence of god through reading and listening, prayer, meditation and contemplation. Download lectio divina for the second week of advent book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. Keep us alert, we pray, o lord our god, as we await the advent of christ your son, so that, when he comes and knocks, he may find us. Lectio divina on your own lectio divina with a group.
Th rough it believers are invited to read, understand. It is an ancient christian prayerform being rediscovered and reclaimed in our time. Centering prayer and lectio divina contemplative outreach. Lectio reading uses senses in reading or perceiving gods works. Lectio divina leads to prayer and contemplation so much so that. Lectio divina and centering prayer lectio divinaand centering prayerare two distinct prayer forms. We can do this too, by taking on a character in the story or by becoming an.
Benedictine prayer lectio divina lectio divina is suitable for all temperaments. So this practice could also be called listening for god. The process there are four steps in the process of holy reading, whereby we begin by reading the text and conclude with prayer. Lectio divina or sacred reading is an ancient method of praying with sacred texts that dates. This transitions into the proclaim, which is a basic teaching on what lectio divina is and how it works. Lectio divina guides and commentary use of lectio divinacommentary texts in this edition licensed by special permission of paulist press, inc. Saint ignatius gave us lectio divina, and another of his favorite ways to pray with scripture was to use imaginative prayer by entering into the scripture story to make it come alive. Pacomius, augustine, basil and benedict made the practice of diving reading, together with manual work and participation in liturgical.
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