Listen to the text of the Bible with the "ear of the heart".

Lectio Divina, a Latin term for “divine reading,” is an ancient monastic practice of praying the Scriptures. The monks would gather in prayer and hear the scripture proclaimed. They would take a word or phrase that spoke to them into the activity of their day. Pondering this thought, ruminating through it throughout their work, they were aware of God's presence.

Many of you are quite familiar with Centering Prayer, and have experienced how it has deepened your relationship with God. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Lectio Divina, experience it in a guided setting, and be able to ask questions and share experiences with the presenter and your fellow participants.   

During Lectio Divina, the practitioner listens to the text of the Bible with the “ear of the heart,” as if one is in conversation with God. Lectio Divina includes moments of reading (lectio), reflecting on (meditatio), responding to (oratio) and resting in (contemplatio) the Word of God with the aim of nourishing and deepening one’s relationship with the Divine. 

Lectio Divina will bring you into a more intimate sense of the presence of God in the word of Scripture, and you will experience that grace this word has to influence, and indeed transform your life. 

Recording Note:  This event will be recorded.  All registrants will receive a copy of the Zoom recording within 2 weeks of the event.