Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina (Latin for “Divine Reading”) is a prayerful approach to reading the Bible. The Church encourages all the faithful to use Lectio Divina to listen to the Word of God and encounter God in Scripture. This is a perfect way to incorporate Scripture into Cor and your daily prayer routine.

Lectio Divina Process

Preparation

Select a passage from Scripture that you will be praying with. It could be the daily Gospel reading or the reading from the upcoming Sunday or any short passage of your choosing. Begin by quieting yourself and asking the Holy Spirit to guide your time of prayer.

Step 1: Lectio (Reading)

Slowly read the passage of Scripture you selected. Ask yourself, What does the biblical text say in itself? Read the passage a second or third time.

Step 2: Meditatio (Meditation)

Remaining true to the text, begin to ask yourself, What does the biblical text say to me? Is there a word or sentence that sticks out to you? Is God trying to say something directly to you as you are reading? Allow yourself to be moved and challenged.

Step 3: Oratio (Prayer)

This is your response to God’s word. What do you have to say back to God? Words of petition, intercession, thanksgiving, praise?

Step 4: Contemplatio (Contemplation)

Here we allow God to show us his own vision and we can ask ourselves What conversion of mind, heart and life is the Lord asking of us? Sit in silence and be open to how the Word of God can transform your life.

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