Books On Lectio Davina

[ndeparis88]

So I’m trying to get more acquainted with this spiritual act. Is there like a nice primer on it from maybe a Saint or even a well known lay author.

 

[ExGratia]

I have the Lectio Divina Catholic Bible from Paulist Press; only had it for a month but it certainly has some good jumping off points. There is also an introduction with explanation of the process, but I skipped that since I was already familiar with the process.

 

[TimothyH]

Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina by Michael Casey was recommended to me by a Trappist Monk who said that the novice director had the novices read it. It is very good.

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-Tim-

 

[asia53]

I like this one by Dr Tim Gray, Augustine Institute, even has a separate workbook. Amazon doesn’t have the workbook, but I’m sure you could find one elsewhere.

Praying Scripture for a Change

 

[J_Peterson]

Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina by Michael Casey was recommended to me by a Trappist Monk who said that the novice director had the novices read it. It is very good.

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-Tim-

I’m going to put that on my list. I’ve tried Lectio a few times but it never seemed to stick. I figured it’s not for me but maybe it’s just that I don’t get it.

 

[jwinch2]

Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina by Michael Casey was recommended to me by a Trappist Monk who said that the novice director had the novices read it. It is very good.

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-Tim-

That same book was recommended to me by a Benedictine Monk. I have heard good thing about it and it is on my list, but I haven’t gotten to it yet.

+Pax

 

[ndeparis88]

If a variety of Monks have recommended this then I am definitely going to take note.

 

[jwinch2]

If a variety of Monks have recommended this then I am definitely going to take note.

I hope you enjoy it. Frankly, I don’t see how you could go wrong. Fr. Casey is very well respected as a commentator on all things Benedictine.