Integration of lectio divina, ignatius imagination and. Although there is an element of study in lectio divina, it is not the. Kids are wriggly, whiny, wandering, wondering prayers. The spiritual practice of lectio divina worship script. It is a popular method of reading scripture and engaging in contemplative and meditative prayer. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Like most humans, they find it difficult to concentrate while they pray. Listen carefully as the scripture passage is read aloud. This practice is an ancient form of contemplative prayer codified by st. It provides a solid conceptual background for the practice of lectio divina. How to pray lectio divina with kids the christian century. Lectio divina lectio divina divine, or sacred, reading is the name given to a spiritual tradition among christians over the last two thousand years, in which they attentively and prayerfully read the word of god. So if you want to pray lectio divina with kids, my advice is to start small. These three fundamental elements of the charism are not distinct and unrelated values, but closely.
Mt 11, 2527 esta relaci n no puede quedarse a nivel superficial. Bible study is the reading of the scriptures for information and an understanding of the context of the passage. In the space below, write a sentence that summarizes what this passage means to you. Doing it together is a liturgy of lectio, because you are deliberately structuring the. This ancient practice has been kept alive in the christian. Lectio divina is a reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the word of god that helps one grow in relationship with god. Lectio divina sacred reading the 4 rs lectio divina sacred reading the 4 rs 1 read lectio. Lectio divina handout oxfordshire community churches. Lectio divina slow, contemplative praying of the word that calls one to study, ponder, listen and finally, pray from gods word.
Centering prayer is a method of prayer in which we consent to rest in gods presence. Our family uses this beautiful book to pray a psalm or two with our kids at bedtime. Integration of lectio divina, ignatius imagination and carmelite prayer nacsw 64 th national conference. Ask yourself which word, which phrase, which passage speaks to you, challenges you, tugs at you this day. In moment well embark on the heart of todays service, the spiritual practice of lectio divina. With a renewed emphasis on productive silence, individual cells, and time dedicated to meditation, the time was ripe for a return to lectio divina. Lectio divina october 2017 the website of the carmelite. Lectio divina did it for the first time this summer, and it was incredible how. Lectio divina can be used with any scripture passage to make it come alive for the reader a way to delve deeper into the living word of god.
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