Lectio Divina
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Lectio Divina
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Author : Duncan Robertson
language : en
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Release Date : 2011
Lectio Divina written by Duncan Robertson and has been published by Liturgical Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Literary Criticism categories.
During the Middle Ages the act of reading was experienced intensively in the monastic exercise of lectio divina 'the prayerful scrutiny of passages of Scripture, savored in meditation, memorized, recited, and rediscovered in the reader's own religious life. The rich literary tradition that arose from this culture includes theoretical writings from the Conferences of John Cassian (fifth century) through the twelfth-century treatises of Hugh of St. Victor and the Carthusian Guigo II; it also includes compilations, literary meditations, and scriptural commentary, notably on the Song of Songs. This study brings medievalist research together with modern theoretical reflections on the act of reading in a consolidation of historical scholarship, spirituality, and literary criticism. Duncan Robertson has taught French and Latin, language and literature, at Augusta State University since 1990. Previous publications include The Medieval Saints' Lives: Spiritual Renewal and Old French Literature (Lexington, KY: French Forum, 1995), and The Vernacular Spirit: Essays on Medieval Religious Literature, with Renate Blumenfeld-Kosinski and Nancy Warren (New York: Palgrave, 2002). His articles have appeared in Romance Philology, French Forum, Cahiers de Civilisation Madiavale, and other journals in the United States and abroad.
Lectio Divina
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Author : Enzo Bianchi
language : en
Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA)
Release Date : 2015
Lectio Divina written by Enzo Bianchi and has been published by Paraclete Press (MA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Bible categories.
Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about monastic principles. This book by the modern monastic prior Enzo Bianchi (of the Bose Community in Switzerland) explores lectio divia, which is a principle practiced in many monastic houses today. The Bible is ancient, enigmatic, and from a culture vastly different from our own. That's why most of us find it hard to read. So how can we understand its importance in the church, and how can it enrich our lives? Central to lectio divina is the conviction that to read the Bible faithfully and prayerfully is to learn an ancient art - by entering into dialogue with the God who speaks to each of us through the biblical page. Enzo Bianchi touches on the essentials of the history of lectio, from the brilliant thinker Origen in the third century to the development of historical criticism in the modern era. He explains how to do lectio and how to understand and implement its four "moments" - lectio, meditatio, oratio, contemplatio. This is not simply a book about how to approach the Bible, because Scripture ultimately wants to lead us beyond itself, to the truth and mystery of Christ that can never be captured fully in the written word.
Praying Scripture For A Change
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Author : Dr. Timothy Gray
language : en
Publisher: Ascension Press
Release Date : 2014-06-26
Praying Scripture For A Change written by Dr. Timothy Gray and has been published by Ascension Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-26 with Religion categories.
If you’re looking to learn how to get the most out of prayer, this book is indispensable. As St. Augustine notes, “When we pray, we speak to God; when we read Scripture, God speaks to us.” The key to enriching our prayer is learning the language of Christianity, and the most effective way to learn the language of Christianity is an ancient technique known as lectio divina (“divine reading”). In these pages, you will learn: How God speaks directly to each of us in Scripture. How to overcome the obstacles to a consistent and fruitful prayer life. Why the fourfold method of lectio divina leads us directly into the heart of contemplative prayer. Strategies for reading — and praying — the Bible fruitfully. What Christian meditation is and how it differs from non-Christian approaches. How everyone — not just saints and mystics — can truly reach mystical union with God. In this succinct book, Catholic theologian and biblical scholar Dr. Tim Gray walks you through the Bible and the wisdom of the saints to reveal the practical steps of this great treasure of our Tradition. Learning the simple steps of lectio divina will provide a practical and effective way for you to enhance your prayer life through the power of God’s Word.
Too Deep For Words
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Author : Thelma Hall
language : en
Publisher: Paulist Press
Release Date : 1988
Too Deep For Words written by Thelma Hall and has been published by Paulist Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
"Sister Thelma Hall is a skilled guide--never intrusive, always gentle and respectful of where we are, and filled with common sense and a touch of the glitter of grace". Dr. Doris Donnelly, Center for Spiritually, Note Dame, Indiana
Praying The Word Of God
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Author : Père Charles Dumont OCSO
language : en
Publisher: SLG Press
Release Date : 1999
Praying The Word Of God written by Père Charles Dumont OCSO and has been published by SLG Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Religion categories.
Fairacres Publications 132 Christians have over the centuries maintained a dialogue with God, the Bible in their hands, whereby God speaks and the believer listens, and a deep relationship is nurtured. The technical and historical term for this way of reading the Bible and praying the Word of God, ‘lectio divina’ or ‘holy reading’, would not be recognised by many today who practise it faithfully in their life of prayer. Pere Dumont traces the history of ‘lectio divina’, focussing on its primary and fundamental meaning: the Bible read and received as ‘a word coming from the mouth of God’.
Reading To Live
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Author : Raymond Studzinski
language : en
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Release Date : 2009-12-01
Reading To Live written by Raymond Studzinski and has been published by Liturgical Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-01 with Religion categories.
Lectio divina, the ancient practice of prayerful reading, is a font whose waters are waiting to quench the thirst of spiritual seekers, both beginners on the spiritual journey and experienced travelers. The art of holy reading transforms lives. Through the practice of lectio individuals and communities discover God's living word addressed to them in their particular now," to enlighten, challenge, encourage, and suggest. Reading to Live traces the practice of lectio divina from its roots in the ascetic movement in the early church and monasticism to its rediscovery in recent times. The benefits lectio brings become clear as Origen, Augustine, Bernard, and many others throughout history testify to its power in their lives. Modern commentators from a variety of disciplines spell out lectio's potential for the world of the twenty-first century. This book invites people of al faiths to embrace the Venerable practice of lectio divina. It provides abundant creative testimonies to its practice and to its life-changing effects. Raymond Studzinski, OSB, a monk of St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, is an associate professor in the School of Theology and Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America, Washington DC, where he teaches courses on religious development and spirituality. "
Lectio Divina The Sacred Art
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Author : Christine Valters Paintner
language : en
Publisher: SkyLight Paths Publishing
Release Date : 2011-05-27
Lectio Divina The Sacred Art written by Christine Valters Paintner and has been published by SkyLight Paths Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-27 with Religion categories.
Break open this ancient contemplative practice of listening deeply for God's voice in sacred texts. Drawing on her own experience as a monk in the world, Christine Valters Paintner introduces the foundations for a practice of lectio divina. She closely examines each of the four movements of lectio divina as well as the rhythm they create when practiced as a process.
Lectio Divina
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Author : Christine Valters Paintner
language : en
Publisher: Paulist Press
Release Date : 2008
Lectio Divina written by Christine Valters Paintner and has been published by Paulist Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Religion categories.
Lectio Divina: Contemplative Awakening and Awareness offers a unique prayer resource that provides a thorough grounding in the different moments of the lectio experience: listening, reading, savoring, responding, and then contemplating God's Word. It will act as a guide for those who have a desire to pray more deeply into this ancient practice and invites readers into a spirituality that encompasses a way of being with God and the whole of life. Lectio Divina, grounded in Benedictine tradition, provides an accessible approach to praying with scripture as well as several concrete and creative ways of praying lectio with different "texts" such as poetry, icons, and movies. The book also explores ways of bringing lectio into scripture study and integrating lectio into busy lives. It concludes by offering the reader an exploration of the transformational value of lectio divina and a way of using lectio to pray with life experience. +
Praying The Word
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Author : Enzo Bianchi
language : en
Publisher: Cistercian Studies Series
Release Date : 1998
Praying The Word written by Enzo Bianchi and has been published by Cistercian Studies Series this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Religion categories.
Scripture brings the Word of God to us when we read and welcome it in faith as the Word which comes from God and leads to God. Scripture is the means by which we live in God. The ancient monastic (and patristic) way of reading Scripture involves reflection (mediation) and prayer. It is listening to the Word, allowing the Word to become active in our lives. It is, in the words of Saint Jerome, 'opening our sails to the Holy Spirit without knowing on what shores we will land.'
Conversing With God In Scripture
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Author : Stephen J. Binz
language : en
Publisher: The Word Among Us Press
Release Date : 2008-02-01
Conversing With God In Scripture written by Stephen J. Binz and has been published by The Word Among Us Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-01 with Religion categories.
Is it really possible to enter into a genuine conversation with God? Christians throughout the ages have done so using the ancient practice of lectio divina, or spiritual reading. In this practical and inspirational book, Stephen Binz shows how we can read and reflect on Scripture in ways that enable us to hear God speaking to us in our thoughts and hearts. He explains how to converse with God in prayer, which will lead to contemplation and life-changing action. With a clarity that all will welcome, Binz explains the elements, characteristics, and benefits of lectio divina. This book is suitable both for beginners and those seasoned in prayer as well as for those in faith-sharing and Bible study groups. Seven examples from biblical passages show readers how to use lectio divina. Questions for reflection and discussion follow each chapter. Valuable for all, from beginners to those experienced at prayer.