Download or read book The Transforming Power of Lectio Divina written by Maria Tasto and published by Twenty-Third Publications. This book was released on 2013-10-21 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover God's spirit alive in you with lectio divina. Using stories, wisdom, and insight gathered from many years of ministry, Sister Tasto shows, step-by-step, how to make this ancient prayer practice our own so we can become the Word of God we are meant to be.
Download or read book Lectio Divina written by Christine Valters Paintner and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. +
Download or read book Sacred Reading written by Michael Casey and published by Liguori Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casey offers fascinating insights into how the prayerful experience of lectio divina can be sustained and invigorated by the techniques of sacred reading--techniques distilled from the author's deep acquaintance with the Bible and the ancient books of Western spirituality.
Download or read book The Transforming Power of Prayer written by Michael Marshall and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'We are here that we may learn to bear the beams of light', said Blake. This is the purpose of discipleship and the spiritual journey.
Download or read book Praying Scripture for a Change written by Dr. Timothy Gray and published by Ascension Press. This book was released on 2014-06-26 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Overcoming the Evil Within written by Fr. Wade Menezes and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2020-03-15 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all recognize that we are sinners. We constantly strive to do God's will, and when we fall short, we go to the confessional to experience God's healing mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Yet for all too many of us, when our sins are washed away, the shame of sin may linger on our hearts and plague us even as we resolve anew to follow Christ. This shame is one of Satan's most insidious means of separating us from God's love and forgiveness. With gentleness and wisdom, Fr. Wade Menezes of the Fathers of Mercy shows you how to overcome your shame of sin and surrender to God's mercy. Far from ignoring the reality of sin, Fr. Menezes illustrates the consequences of evil and vice, while reminding you that however great your sin may be, God's goodness is greater. At every moment, He is calling you to Himself. He seeks your love and desires you, with all your sins and all your shame.
Download or read book The Transforming Power of Lectio Divina written by Maria Tasto and published by . This book was released on 2014-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the meditative practice of lectio divina.
Download or read book Contemplative Vision written by Juliet Benner and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2010-12-21 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Docent Juliet Benner began showing people how to meditate on Christian art treasures, which led to her much-beloved "O Taste and See" columns from the spiritual formation journal Conversations, now expanded into this book. In each chapter you'll encounter a passage of Scripture and a corresponding piece of art to lead you in a new experience of prayer in God's presence.
Download or read book The Whole Person written by Jane E. Dalton and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Whole Person: Embodying Teaching and Learning through Lectio and Visio Divina offers readers a rich collection of voices from diverse settings that illustrates the ways in which lectio divina as a contemplative practice can transform teaching and learning.Growing from ancient roots, lectio divina as a contemplative practice and part of contemplative pedagogy, aligns with many efforts in the 21st century to investigate how whole persons can be engaged in learning and how they can develop into their best human selves.Lectio divina, a four-step process of deep reading and viewing, is aligned with the tenets of holistic education; it is an evolving tapestry of embodied learning, creating spaces that empower teachers and students to be rooted in their own meaning making and to develop as whole persons. Lectio divina holds power to help people develop agency and voice in troubling times, all the while understanding themselves as human beings in a hyper-complex world. Using lectio divina in the classroom educates the whole person evoking the mind, spirit and body in a transformative learning experience.
Download or read book The Daily Reader for Contemplative Living written by Thomas Keating, O.C.S.O. and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work brings together three prayer practices for each day of the year to enhance contemplative living.
Download or read book The Art of Praying the Scriptures written by John Paul Jackson and published by Streams Creative House. This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Praying the Scripture is actually two books. The first half is a powerful teaching on how the divine reading and speaking out of Scripture can completely change your connection to God through his Word. And the second half includes 21 of John Paul’s favorite Scripture passages along with meditation instructions and questions to ponder. The purpose of this book is to help connect you with the Living Spirit of God’s Word in a fresh and exciting way. The Art of Praying the Scriptures will help you: • Understand the history of Lectio Divina and how it has developed since early Christianity • Learn what it truly means to meditate on the Word of God • Rediscover the beauty of communion and all its benefits • Recognize the unique spiritual rhythm God has given you in prayer • Discover the Four Stages of Lectio Divina (the Divine Reading) • Prepare your heart through 9 important steps before prayer • Uncover the secret to reading Scripture through the ears of your heart If you’ve ever found yourself feeling disconnected from God or seem to be stuck in a “wilderness” season, it may be time to add a spark to your quiet time. The Art of Praying the Scriptures is truly a fresh look at this spiritual discipline practiced by saints and mystics for over 1900 years. Begin your journey into a deeper relationship today with this exciting new spiritual tool.
Download or read book Eat This Book written by Eugene H. Peterson and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2009-07-29 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Eugene Peterson maintains that how we read the Bible is as important as that we read it. The second volume of Peterson's momentous five-part work on spiritual theology, Eat This Book challenges us to read the Scriptures on their own terms, as God's revelation, and to live them as we read them. Countering the widespread practice of using the Bible for self-serving purposes, Peterson here serves readers with a nourishing entrée into the formative, life-changing art of spiritual reading." - from the back of the book.
Download or read book St Benedict s Toolbox written by Jane Tomaine and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the sixth century when the Roman Empire was breaking apart and politics, cultural life and even the Church were in disarray -- tumultuous times not unlike our own -- Benedict of Nursia designed what he termed "a little rule" that showed his monks the way to peace as they learned to prefer Christ above all things. The Rule of Benedict offers timeless and practical tools for living this Christ-centered life today. - Revised and expanded 10th anniversary edition - Practical, down-to-earth writing style; explains the content of the Rule of St. Benedict and how to use the practices in daily life - Contains historical background to the Rule and a new chapter on relationships and community - Includes guide for group use
Download or read book Lectio Divina Bible Study written by Stephen Binz and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2011-07-14 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an exceptional combination of one of the most ancient forms of Scripture study with historical, theological, and scriptural perspectives, Stephen Binz leads us on an incredible journey of enlightenment and appreciation in the areas of prayer, sacraments, and the Mass. The Bible testifies to the crucial role that the sacraments play in God's relationship with humankind. Yet sometimes we take them for granted and miss the true power and significance each sacrament represents. In Lectio Divina Bible Study: The Sacraments in Scripture, Binz leads us to a fuller, deeper experience of the sacraments by showing us how they are truly God's Word made visible, deriving their meaning from the Scriptures. Lectio Divina, the ancient practice of Scripture immersion, is at the heart of this process. It explores complex topics with sequential steps of study, meditation, and internalization. Specifically, every chapter leads you forward through a sequence of: Listening -- Reading Scripture with expectancy, trusting that God will speak His Word to us through it Understanding -- Seeking to comprehend the meaning of the text, encountering God there and being changed by that encounter Reflecting -- Linking the truth of the Scriptures to the experience of faith in the world in which we live Praying -- A dialogue with God: we listen to God, then we respond in prayer Acting -- After prayerfully listening to God through a passage of Scripture, we should be inspired to make a difference in the way we live The Lectio Divina Bible Study series is suitable for parish, small group, or individual use.
Download or read book Lectio Divina Bible Study written by Stephen J. Binz and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an exceptional combination of an ancient form of Scripture study with historical, theological, and biblical perspectives on the Creed, Stephen Binz leads us on an incredible journey of enlightenment and appreciation. The Creed, proclaimed in Christian initiation and eucharistic liturgy, professes the faith of the ancient church. Discover how and why we proclaim belief in God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and in the church as one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. Explore how the Scriptures formed the Creed and how the Creed continues to guide our interpretation of Scripture. Lectio Divina, the ancient practice of Scripture immersion, is at the heart of this process. Combined with the tradition and scholarship of the Church, it explores complex topics with sequential steps of study, meditation, and internalization. Specifically, every chapter leads you forward through a sequence of: Listening – Reading Scripture with expectancy, trusting that God will speak His Word to us through it Understanding – Seeking to comprehend the meaning of the text, encountering God there and being changed by that encounter Reflecting – Linking the truth of the Scriptures to the experience of faith in the world in which we live Praying – A dialogue with God: we listen to God, then we respond in prayer Acting – After prayerfully listening to God through a passage of Scripture, we should be inspired to make a difference in the way we live The Lectio Divina Bible Study series is suitable for parish, small group, or individual use.
Download or read book The Gift of Wonder written by Christine Aroney-Sine and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you imagine a God who dances with shouts of joy, laughs when you laugh, loves to play, and invites us to join the fun? In this book Christine Sine invites us to pay attention to childlike characteristics that have the power to reshape us, with fresh spiritual practices that engage all our senses and help us embrace the wonder and joy that God intends for us.
