About Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina means ‘Holy or Sacred Reading’. It is a very
old Christian prayer-form that is the slow and Contemplative praying of the
scriptures, which can lead to a deeper connection between yourself and God.
This concept is borrowed from an older Jewish tradition of
meditation on the Hebrew Scriptures called Haga.
Early monastic’s believed they heard God speaking to them
personally through the reading of the Scriptures. By the 6th
Century, St Benedict had developed it further and it became a central practice
to a monk’s day – averaging 3 hours or more a day.
The practice of Lectio Divina is both a practice for
community and it is deeply personal. Practicing with people in a sacred place
brings people together, creates connection.
Yet what happens for each person when they hear or feel with
the reading of the words is very individual and personal.
With that being said, although there will be opportunity to
share with the group, if you do not wish to share, you do not have too. And I
will mention that we will have a covenant of confidentiality with this group,
so things that are shared here will remain within the confidentiality of this
sacred place.
Some passages may provide a lot of insight and meaning,
while others may not. If they don’t, that might be something to meditate on.
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