This is a really satisfying way to immerse yourself in the bible. Lectio divina is a latin word that means divine reading or holy reading. Meeting god in scripture is a beautiful reclaiming of lectio divina for our time. The following pages represent a product or sampling of this ancient exercise practiced not just in monastic communities but in more recent years has gained acceptance by a growing number of laypersons. The popularity of lectio divina popularity seems strange in a goal centred, systems based society or, perhaps, this is the reason for its popularity, that it has no specific goal. Lectio divina lectio divina christian denominational. In the view of one commentator, it does not treat scripture as texts to be studied, but as the living word. In moment well embark on the heart of todays service, the spiritual practice of lectio divina. Reading and responding to the biblical passage three times. It could be a prayer of thanksgiving, petition, etc. Lectio divina and centering prayer becoming a word of god. Lectio divina is a slow, quiet, and thoughtful encounter with scripture.
Praying with scripture before the blessed sacrament is powerful. Chcemy zaproponowac konkretna pomoc do tego rodzaju modlitwy. There are 4 sections to lectio which we will follow. It is an ancient method of slowly reading the scriptures in a repetitive fashion in order to encounter the presence of god. It is a dynamic, lifeorientated approach to reading the holy scriptures which can help all christians. Lectio divina need not take a long time if you limit your reading, meditation, prayer proper, and contemplation to one verse of scripture. Mar 18, 2020 lectio divina literally divine reading is a way of becoming immersed in the scriptures very personally. Lectio divina allows you to listen for gods activity using scripture and to connect to god through the ancient word while delving into a particular passage. Free lectio divina resources scottish bible society. The goal of lectio divina is to invite the holy spirit to. Faith practice lectio divina 1 lead spiritual practice retreat february 2014 introduction lectio divina, divine reading.
Any text can be used, but if you are doing the practice daily then the gospel or the reading of the day from our catholic liturgical calendars should be used. Lectio divina is like eating the word of god 1 reading biting separating a chunk different amounts for different people 2 meditation chewing repeating it aloud as a murmuring in medieval times. Lectio divina is derived from a latin word that means holy reading. Faith practice lectio divina 2 lead spiritual practice retreat february 2014 3. It provides a solid conceptual background for the practice of lectio divina.
It was made a regular practice in monasteries by the time of st. Lectio to lekcja, czyli cos, co trzeba wysluchac, a nie doznac jakims bodzcem. Lectio divina latin for divine sacred reading is an ancient spiritual practice from the christian monastic tradition that allows us to experience the presence of god through reading and listening, prayer, meditation and contemplation. Do kazdej ewangelii niedzielnej zostalo przygotowane lectio w oparciu o samo pismo sw. Guiding lectio divina it would be most helpful for you to read this outline thoroughly before leading your group reflection. It is meant to facilitate an encounter with god through an engaged reading of the scriptures. An opportunity to savor the words of scripture, to sit at gods table, to be nourished, fed and refreshed. Mar 20, 2018 lectio divina allows you to listen for gods activity using scripture and to connect to god through the ancient word while delving into a particular passage.
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. In this first stage, a short passage of the bible is read. In the space below, write a sentence that summarizes what this passage means to you. May 04, 20 a stepbystep description of the process of lectio divina. Centering prayer is a method of prayer in which we consent to rest in gods presence. An invitation to be fully present with our holy god. Lectio divina, literally meaning divine reading, is an ancient practice of praying the scriptures.
Secondina, dotyczacych lectio divina, zostalo przetlumaczonych na jezyk polski. Lectio divina is a contemplative way of reading the bible. Formational reading invites the text to shape you, while informational. Lectio divina teaches us to savor and delight in all the different flavors of gods presence, whether they be active or receptive modes of experiencing him. As the word is read in this step, the process of ruminating gradually draws the meditators focus from concerns of the mind to concerns of the heart. Lectio divina pt lectio divina wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre lectio divina has four separate steps.
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. Lection divina is a method of prayer and scriptural reading. The spiritual practice of lectio divina worship script. Introduction in his apostolic letter, novo millennio ineunte, pope john paul ii.
In catholicism, lectio divina latin for divine reading is a traditional monastic practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with god and to increase the knowledge of gods word. Palm sunday b lectio divina is an authentic source of christian spirituality recommended by our rule. Download a lectio divina brochure lectio divna brochure icelandic translation. Read, ponder, pray, and meditate on the beauty of scripture as described in these pages and prepare to be changed. Lectio divina click on brochure an online brochure that includes a clear and concise description of lectio divina for those who are entirely new to the process. Step by step through lectio divina divine reading jesus said. Choose a text of the scriptures that you wish to pray. Lectio divina is an ancient prayer method that is most literally known as divine reading. It dates back to the early centuries of the christian church and was established as a monastic practice by benedict in the 6th century. The practice of lectio divina focuses on formational reading of scripture, as opposed to informational reading. During lectio divina, the practitioner listens to the text of the bible with the ear of the heart, as if he or she is in conversation with god, and god is suggesting the topics for discussion. Leonhardt explains these two forms of prayer for those new to the practices. The assumption of our lady lectio divina is an authentic source of christian spirituality recommended by our rule.
It is a way of praying the scriptures that leads us deeper into gods word. Lectio divina is an ancient practice that simply means divine or spiritual reading. Lectio divina correlates with the evangelizing mission of catechesis, which is no less than the mission of the gospel, the mission of jesus. Though short, the brochure is an effective description and outline for both scholastic and monastic lectio divina. Outside of a church, it would be helpful to have a holy. Lectio divina is the classical monastic practice of the prayerful reading of the bible. It was then used by the earliest monastic communities, formalized by benedictines in the 6 th. In ancient times this inner spiritual motion was described as a helix. Haggadah means telling and along with being a physical text, the word captures the practice of telling and retelling a story. Like any form of contemplative practice, or meditation, it invites the practitioner into a stillness and silence as. 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. Although there is an element of study in lectio divina, it is not the. Jej celem jest propagowanie coraz popularniejszej metody modlitwy slowem bozym lectio divina.
Doing it together is a liturgy of lectio, because you are deliberately structuring the. Aug 15, 2019 lectio divina is an authentic source of christian spirituality recommended by our rule. Lectio divina is an opportunity to slow down and experience gods word deeply. Lectio divina biblia warsztaty biblijne komentarze. While the exact origin of lectio is unknown, we do know that it was a spiritual practice used as early as the 4 th century as a result of origens theology of reflecting on gods word to find hidden meanings. Lectio divina workshops online lectio divina workshop.
Kiedy rozpoczynasz lectio divina, musisz usiasc obok dziwnej ksiazki i miec te swiadomosc, ze przystepujesz do czytania nie tekstu, tylko pisma. Quigg once heard a participant say, this is the most important thing we do here. With a renewed emphasis on productive silence, individual cells, and time dedicated to meditation, the time was ripe for a return to lectio divina. In this step of lectio divina, you address god using words from the scriptures upon which you have meditated. It draws on the way jews read the haggadah, a text read during passover that retells the exodus story. Lectio divina did it for the first time this summer, and it was incredible how. 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 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.
The simple prayer practice of lectio divina takes us through four movements, as we are drawn closer to. An insightful book about scripture engagement in general and about lectio divina specifically. Listen carefully as the scripture passage is read aloud. Read, ponder, pray, and meditate on the beauty of scripture as described in. 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. Please note that there are numerous books on lectio divina see the bible gateway store.
Lectio divina and gospel contemplation are two ways to pray with scripture. A stepbystep description of the process of lectio divina. 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. In ancient times this inner spiritual motion was described as a helix an ascending spiral. Guiding lectio divina it would be most helpful for you to. Leading sheep to a new level of consciousness by wolf tracks blog. Introduction in his apostolic letter, novo millennio ineunte, pope john paul ii reminds bishops, clergy and lay people of the old kind. Bible study is the reading of the scriptures for information and an understanding of the context of the passage. Lectio divina slow, contemplative praying of the word that calls one to study, ponder, listen and finally, pray from gods word. This practice is an ancient form of contemplative prayer codified by st. 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. I have been taught lectio divina in the past, which i practiced fervently at one time and set aside as i pursued other spiritual. Lectio divina 2020 anni precedenti lectio divina 2019 lectio divina 2018 lectio divina 2017 lectio divina 2016 lectio divina 2015 lectio divina 2014.
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