Lectio Divina

1) For specific examples of Bible
Study using Lectio Divina check
out the search feature at
mosaicbiblestudy.blogspot.com

ONLINE RESOURCES

2) Accepting the Embrace of God:
The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina
Fr. Luke Dysinger, O.S.B. http://www.valyermo.com/ld-art.html

RESOURCES: BOOKS

3) Lectio Divina: Listening to the Word of God in Scripture
Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. www.contemplativeoutreach.org

1) Sacred Reading:
The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina
Michael Casey, 1995

 2) Too Deep for Words: Rediscovering Lectio Divina
Thelma Hall, 1988

 3) Gathered in the Word: Praying the Scripture in Small Groups
Norvene Vest, 1996

4) Lectio Divina: Renewing the Ancient Practice of Praying the Scriptures M. Basil Pennington, 1998

Choose a short passage of Scripture ... 10 verses or less

Guido II, a medieval Christian leader, systemized the lectio divina
process into four stages:

1. Lectio: the actual reading aloud of the sacred text
2. Meditatio: reflecting or pondering upon the words of the sacred text
3. Oratio: spontaneous movement of the will in response to reflections
4. Contemplatio: resting in the presence of God

Lectio: Read the passage out loud slowly. Listen to the beauty of the text as the words wash over you. Read the passage a second time. Recall the word or phrase that caught your attention and say the word or phrase out loud.

Meditatio: Read the passage a third time. Reflect on this question for 5 minutes: Where does this passage touch my life? What is God saying to me through this passage?

Oratio: Read the passage a fourth time. Reflect on this question for 5 minutes: Is there an invitation for me in this passage? Then ask yourself ... What response am I called to make?

Contemplatio: Rest in God's gentle and holy presence for 5 minutes or as long as you are able knowing that God loves you and will never leave you nor forsake you!

lectio divina ...

hearing with the ear of the heart