Lectio Divina

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Lectio Divina is an ancient Christian practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and increase knowledge of God's word. The Latin term means "divine reading." It's a slow, contemplative way of reading Scripture where you allow God to speak to you through the text. The four traditional steps are:
  • Lectio (Reading) - Read a short passage of Scripture slowly and attentively, perhaps several times. Listen for a word or phrase that stands out to you.
  • Meditatio (Meditation) - Reflect deeply on the word or phrase that caught your attention. Turn it over in your mind, considering what it might mean for your life right now.
  • Oratio (Prayer) - Respond to what you've read and reflected upon. This is a personal conversation with God about what the text has stirred in your heart.
  • Contemplatio (Contemplation) - Rest silently in God's presence. Move beyond words and simply be with God, allowing the Scripture to work in you at a deeper level.
  • Actio* (Action) - carrying what you've received into your daily life through concrete actions.
*Some traditions add a fifth step: Actio
The practice emphasizes quality over quantity, focusing on going deeper rather than covering more ground.

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