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 6thCentury, 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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