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by Wolf Tracks (by a sheep who weeps) <\/strong><\/a><\/strong>
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Lectio Divina is derived from a Latin word that means “holy reading.” It is an ancient method of slowly reading the scriptures in a repetitive fashion in order to encounter the presence of God.<\/p>\n

Friar Luke Dysinger explains that this “VERY ANCIENT art, practiced at one time by all Christians, is the technique known as lectio divina – a slow, contemplative praying of the Scriptures which enables the Bible, the Word of God, to become a means of union with God.”<\/p>\n

Today, this practice that has been kept alive in the tradition of Benedictine monastics and oblates is not only popular among Catholics, it has gained acceptance in other faiths and, more recently, in the emerging church.<\/p>\n

The Youth Ministry & Spirituality Project, an organization dedicated to contemplative youth ministry, has a description of the four steps of Lectio Divina on their on their website:<\/p>\n

In order to practice lectio divina, select a time and place that is peaceful and in which you may be alert and prayerfully attentive. Dispose yourself for prayer in whatever way is natural for you. This may be a spoken prayer to God to open you more fully to the Spirit, a gentle relaxation process that focuses on breathing, singing or chanting, or simply a few minutes of silence to empty yourself of thoughts, images, and emotions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Click here to read this entire article. <\/a><\/p>\n

Related Articles:<\/strong>
\nMessage Bible for Little Kids Instructs on Lectio Divina<\/a><\/p>\n

Christianity Today <\/em>Article Promotes Lectio Divina and Breath Prayers<\/a><\/p>\n

Mantra Meditation by Ray Yungen<\/a><\/p>\n

What is Lectio Divina?<\/a><\/p>\n

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