The Latin phrase “lectio divina” may be translated as “divine reading.” Lectio divina is a method for praying with the Scriptures. As one reads and invites the Word to become a transforming lens that brings the events of daily living into focus, one can come to live more deeply and find the presence of God more readily in the events of each day.
Christian prayer tries above all to meditate on the mysteries of Christ, as in lectio divina or the rosary. – CCC 2708
If you have a chance, please review pages vi-viii for an overview of what to expect.
Please bring your Bible (physical or electronic) as we'll be reading scripture passages. We will be praying with Genesis 3:1-24.
Man, tempted by the devil, let his trust in his Creator die in his heart and, abusing his freedom, disobeyed God’s command. This is what man’s first sin consisted of. All subsequent sin would be disobedience toward God and lack of trust in his goodness.
Man, tempted by the devil, let his trust in his Creator die in his heart and, abusing his freedom, disobeyed God’s command. This is what man’s first sin consisted of. All subsequent sin would be disobedience toward God and lack of trust in his goodness.
The Latin phrase “lectio divina” may be translated as “divine reading.” Lectio divina is a method for praying with the Scriptures. As one reads and invites the Word to become a transforming lens that brings the events of daily living into focus, one can come to live more deeply and find the presence of God more readily in the events of each day.
Christian prayer tries above all to meditate on the mysteries of Christ, as in lectio divina or the rosary. – CCC 2708
If you have a chance, please review pages vi-viii for an overview of what to expect.
In order to understand the story of humanity, which is also our personal story, we need to start at the beginning and examine our origins: how we came to be in the first place, what was the purpose of creating us, what has happened since, and what are God's plans for our future.