These three fundamental elements of the charism are not distinct and. 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 traditionally includes these four or five steps. In the space below, write a sentence that summarizes what this passage means to you. Doing it together is a liturgy of lectio, because you are deliberately structuring the. Lectio divina october 2017 the website of the carmelite. Frente al apasionamiento actual conviene informarse mejor sobre. The process of l ectio d ivina 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. Listen for what the word or phrase is saying to you at this moment in.
Lectio divina is a reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the word of god that helps one grow in relationship with god. Ppt lectio divina powerpoint presentation free to view. With a renewed emphasis on productive silence, individual cells, and time dedicated to meditation, the time was ripe for a return to lectio divina. Bible study is the reading of the scriptures for information and an understanding of the context of the passage. With a renewed emphasis on productive silence, individual cells, and time dedicated to meditation, the. Listen carefully as the scripture passage is read aloud. Lectio divina, or divine reading, is a fourstep approach to reading and praying scripture with its roots in western medieval monasticism. Click here to view and download a full pdf listing of our pamphlets. Consult the catholic liturgical texts readings, psalms, gospel, liturgy of the hours and the lives of saints for each day or a date chosen.
It provides a solid conceptual background for the practice of lectio divina. Lectio divina and centering prayer becoming a word of god. At other times only a single word or phrase will fill the whole time set aside for. 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. The spiritual practice of lectio divina worship script. Although there is an element of study in lectio divina, it is not the. How to pray lectio divina with kids the christian century. Let it sink in slowly and deeply until you are resting in it. Integration of lectio divina, ignatius imagination and. As carmelites we live our life of allegiance to jesus christ and to serve him faithfully with a pure heart and a clear conscience through a commitment to seek the face of the living god the contemplative dimension of life, through prayer, through fraternity, and through service diakonia.
Then read it slowly, over and over, allowing gods word to sink into your mind and heart. Felicia smith explains the process behind this popular form of bible study. Dwelling on a biblical text as a means of seeking communion with christ. Centering prayer is a method of prayer in which we consent to rest in gods presence. It is not necessary to anxiously assess the quality of one.
Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in gods sight, and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to god through jesus christ. Lectio divina and centering prayer lectio divina and centering prayer are two distinct prayer forms. Sara lectio divina part 2 meditatioreflecting in phase two we are invited into deeper reflection with the text. Lectio divina and centering prayer becoming a word of. The process of l ectio d ivina a very ancient art, practiced at one time by all christians, is the technique. As you hear it read again, ponder the word or phrase that your chose for a few minutes.
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