Usually the text comes from the scriptures, but other texts may be used as well, such as the writings of the desert fathers or the saints. A lover who is separated from the beloved doesnt let a love letter just sit on the kitchen table unopened for days on end with the evergrowing pile of junk mail, but instead quickly and eagerly opens it upon its arrival, reading and rereading it until the ink. Year of matthew th ese lectio divina outlines are also available in albanian, dutch, french, greek, maltese, portuguese, slovak, slovenian, spanish and other languages. According to pope benedict xvi in the postsynodal apostolic exhortation, verbum domini nos. Lectio divina and centering prayer lectio divina and centering prayer are two distinct prayer forms. 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. Lectio divina or sacred reading is an ancient method of praying with sacred texts that dates to the fourth century. One of my favorite spiritual practicesespecially during lentis to use a single word of scripture to start a conversation with god. In lectio divina, we read and reread a scripture passage slowly and prayerfully as a means of furthering our intimacy with jesus and hearing his voice.
Lectio divina october 2017 the website of the carmelite. Doing it together is a liturgy of lectio, because you are deliberately structuring the. Please note that there are numerous books on lectio divina see the bible gateway store. As you journey through the selected scripture passages, you will slowly move through his life, meditating upon his word using lectio divina. The spiritual practice of lectio divina worship script.
Free lectio divina resources scottish bible society. Met behulp van dit schema lectio divina pdf kun je dan zelf een lectio divina oefening doen. Meditative reading lectio divina oh, i found that this was a legitimate discipline. These three fundamental elements of the charism are not distinct and. I wanted to be sure that this was a god thing so i asked two respected, godly people about lectio divina. Click here to view and download a full pdf listing of our pamphlets. The rhythm of the lectio divina is a careful balance of action and reception, praying and.
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. Sara lectio divina part 2 meditatioreflecting in phase two we are invited into deeper reflection with the text. Lectio divina was invented by the heretic origen in the third century and was adopted as a roman catholic practice in the dark ages. Lectio divina invites you to savour and mull over gods words quietly, slowly and intently until you begin to respond to what god is saying. Centering prayer is a method of prayer in which we consent to rest in gods presence. It is a method of reading and praying on scripture and other classics of spirituality like augustines confessions and. These resources were written to coincide with the three year cycle between 2009 and 2011. The process of l ectio d ivina a very ancient art, practiced at one time by all christians, is the technique.
If you like to use color, grab some markers, colored pencils, or gel pens. Rather than rushing through scripture and written prayer, it aims to slow the prayer down, so that they may absorb the word and in doing so spend time with god. It is a dynamic, lifeorientated approach to reading the holy scriptures which can help all christians. This journal was written to allow you to have an encounter with the person of jesus christ. Life of christ lectio divina journal dominican sisters. Bible journaling as lectio divina the littlest way. Mar 31, 2003 lectio divina is latin for spiritual reading. Lectio divina abiding in the living word chapter one historical development of lectio divina lectio divina is an ancient method of reading the bible. Consult the catholic liturgical texts readings, psalms, gospel, liturgy of the hours and the lives of saints for each day or a date chosen. Second, lectio divina associates the practitioner with centuriesold heresy. Lectio divina is less a practice of just reading scripture and more one of listening to the inner. My version of lectio divina involves doodling of course.
Lectio divina is bijbellezen met je hart, luisterend naar wat gods geest op dat. In the space below, write a sentence that summarizes what this passage means to you. Ik ben gekomen om hun het leven te geven in al zijn. Listen for what the word or phrase is saying to you at this moment in. Bible journaling as lectio divina i loved this example from tim grays book. 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. Diocesi suburbicaria di sabinapoggio mirteto via nomentana, 580 000 tor. The life of christ lectio divina journal is a magnificent resource for teaching young people how to read scripture in conversation with god. All scripture is inspired by god and is useful for teaching the. In this situation, what i had previously read and pictured in my mind did not match what i had been led to practice. Lectio divina, the personal drawing close to the scriptures is a right of every baptised person and must be made accessible to them. With a renewed emphasis on productive silence, individual cells, and time dedicated to meditation, the time was ripe for a return to lectio divina.
Frente al apasionamiento actual conviene informarse mejor sobre. As you hear it read again, ponder the word or phrase that your chose for a few minutes. Mediterend bijbellezen enzo bianchi, lectio divina. This modern tool offers all manner of helpful aids, connections, notes, crossreferences, and questions to more effectively accomplish that goal. Let it sink in slowly and deeply until you are resting in it. The ancient art op lectio divina eugene peterson, eat this book. The basic lectio divina steps the religion teacher. This practice is called lectio divinadivine or sacred reading. The art of spiritual reading christine valters paintner, lectio divina. 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. An insightful book about scripture engagement in general and about lectio divina specifically. It is a method of reading and praying on scripture and other classics of spirituality like augustines confessions and the imitation of christ. Faith practice lectio divina 1 lead spiritual practice retreat february 2014 introduction lectio divina, divine reading. Lectio divina is a monastic practice that involves our immersion in a biblical text.
Lectio divina en leven als gebed jos douma, als uw woorden open gaan. It draws readers to reflect deeply on each biblical passage through thoughtprovoking questions and fine art from christian tradition. Meditative reading of scripture followed by heartfelt prayer and a decision to change your life is the principle that christians have practiced for centuries. The basic idea is to spend time listening deeply and intently to what god might have. The goal of lectio divina is to invite the holy spirit to. The special technique called lectio divina literally meaning divine reading, is a method of prayer, meditation, and communication with god. Sunday gospel readings with lectio divina bible society. When i speak about a method of lectio divina i mean a process of prayer with some distinguishing stages. It allows the word of god to touch both mind and heart.
Usually the text comes from the scriptures, but other texts may be used as well, such as the writings of the desert. The text version of this video can be read, copied, and shared below. Listen carefully as the scripture passage is read aloud. 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. Lectio divina is a reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the word of god that helps one grow in relationship with god. Het doel is om dichter bij het hart van god in zijn woord te komen. I am glad of this opportunity to share some ideas on lectio divina with the readers of spirituality. Lectio divina, or divine reading, is a fourstep approach to reading and praying scripture with its roots in western medieval monasticism. Lectio divina, persoonlijk en in groepsverband bidden is. 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. This is the moment in which we read and reread a passage from the old or new testament, alert to its most important elements.
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. We lezen vaak snel, oppervlakkig, vluchtig, scannend. Although there is an element of study in lectio divina, it is not the. The instructions and example below are from praying in black and white. To give oneself to this prayerful reading asks for time, attentiveness, study of the historical and geographical context, and a real openness to gods spirit and guidance. Felicia smith explains the process behind this popular form of bible study. With a renewed emphasis on productive silence, individual cells, and time dedicated to meditation, the. This encounter with truth, beauty, and goodness, will show you how a life of virtue becomes an interior habit, a way of life, which enables you to be more open. We wait quietly on the holy spirit, listening for the still, small voice of the lord to speak to us through his word. Oct 01, 2017 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. James wilhoit en evan howard, ontdek lectio divina. To try it, you will need about four pieces of paper and a pen.
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