lecto divina

[billcu1]

It seems to me that lecto dviina is about like any other form of divination such as holding a Bible praying to be spoken to and letting the bible fall open. The real difference is the person reading the liturgy in my case has been sealed with the holy spirit. And that’s what’s speaking right?

 

[Mary_Ellen]

Lectio Divina means “divine reading.” It is not just a form of letting the Bible fall open and that’s what you’re supposed to read.

Lectio Divina is a 4-stage process of reading and, more importantly, of praying, scripture. Any passage will do, as long as it’s not too long. I have found the Gospels to be especially fruitful. The first stage is lectio (reading) where we read the passage slowly and reflectively.

The second stage is mediatio (reflection) where we think about the text and take in what God wants to give us

The third stage is oratio (response) where we leave our thinking behind and just let our hearts converse with God, inspired by our reflection upon the Word of God.

The fourth stage is contemplatio (rest) where we let go of all our thoughts and words and simply rest in the Word of God, listening at the deepest level of our being to the God who speaks to us with a still, small voice. As we listen we are gradually transformed from within.

These stages are not fixed rules of procedure but rather guidelines of how the prayer normally develops. Its movement naturally tends towards greater simplicity, with less and less talking and more and more listening.

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

Lectio divina is a form of prayer and has nothing to do with divination.

You can read a good explanation of it here: saintandrewsabbey.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=35

 

[billcu1]

Lectio Divina means “divine reading.” It is not just a form of letting the Bible fall open and that’s what you’re supposed to read.

Lectio Divina is a 4-stage process of reading and, more importantly, of praying, scripture. Any passage will do, as long as it’s not too long. I have found the Gospels to be especially fruitful. The first stage is lectio (reading) where we read the passage slowly and reflectively.

The second stage is mediatio (reflection) where we think about the text and take in what God wants to give us

The third stage is oratio (response) where we leave our thinking behind and just let our hearts converse with God, inspired by our reflection upon the Word of God.

The fourth stage is contemplatio (rest) where we let go of all our thoughts and words and simply rest in the Word of God, listening at the deepest level of our being to the God who speaks to us with a still, small voice. As we listen we are gradually transformed from within.

These stages are not fixed rules of procedure but rather guidelines of how the prayer normally develops. Its movement naturally tends towards greater simplicity, with less and less talking and more and more listening.

I understand you don’t just let the bible fall open. I was using that as a comparison. It seems to be helpful to me.

 

[paduard]

Lectio Divina means “divine reading.” It is not just a form of letting the Bible fall open and that’s what you’re supposed to read.

Lectio Divina is a 4-stage process of reading and, more importantly, of praying, scripture. Any passage will do, as long as it’s not too long. I have found the Gospels to be especially fruitful. The first stage is lectio (reading) where we read the passage slowly and reflectively.

The second stage is mediatio (reflection) where we think about the text and take in what God wants to give us

The third stage is oratio (response) where we leave our thinking behind and just let our hearts converse with God, inspired by our reflection upon the Word of God.

The fourth stage is contemplatio (rest) where we let go of all our thoughts and words and simply rest in the Word of God, listening at the deepest level of our being to the God who speaks to us with a still, small voice. As we listen we are gradually transformed from within.

These stages are not fixed rules of procedure but rather guidelines of how the prayer normally develops. Its movement naturally tends towards greater simplicity, with less and less talking and more and more listening.

Yes well put Mary Ellen.

Others may be interested to know (apart from the topic being covered extensively by The Carmelite Order) that there is indeed a further section which reads as follows:-

Lectio Divina ‘collatio’] - Masini

*In order to do this in the most efficient manner, it is better to quote that particular paragraph of his which explains what ‘collatio’ is:-

Another movement in Lectio divina with which readers may be unfamiliar is collatio - the sharing of the fruits of prayer with others - a practice esteemed by St. Isidore of Seville (6th Cent.) to name but one.

Sharing during Lectio divina is valuable because all prayer is properly “an ecclesial moment” and helps those praying to be more aware of the wider context and reality of Christian life in its witness to Christ through prayer and service.

The Christian does not exist in isolation, our interconnectedness is fundamental to understanding why we are Church. St. Paul encouraged the Christians in Rome to “build up (aedificare) each other” and so Lectio Divina as a communal practice is to be highly valued with the caution from Masini that it will be best served if sharing is simply that and does not lapse into endless discussions.*

(Author: Mario Masini)

God Bless…