Divine Praying
https://spiritualdirection.com/2012/04/21/what-is-lectio-divina-and-will-it-help-my-prayer-life-a-guide-to-lectio-divina
Lectio (reading): An attentive, slow, repetitious recitation of a short passage of scripture.
“looking on Holy Scripture with all one’s will and wit”
Meditatio (meditation): An effort to understand the passage and apply it to my own life.
“a studious searching with the mind to know what was before concealed”
Oratio (prayer): Engaging or talking with God about the passage.
“a devout desiring of the heart to get what is good and avoid what is evil”
Contemplatio (contemplation): Allowing oneself to be absorbed in the words of God as the Holy Spirit draws us into His presence through scripture.
“the lifting up of the heart to God tasting somewhat of the heavenly sweetness”
https://bustedhalo.com/ministry-resources/lectio-divina-beginners-guide
Prepare
Lectio (Read)
Meditatio (Reflect)
Oratio (Respond)
Contemplatio (Rest)
https://blog.theprodigalfather.org/lectio-divina
- Prepare - Know your passage ahead of time and meditate on it throughout the day. When you transition into prayer, take time to breathe, relax, slow down, and just rest.
- Place - go to your prayer place, room or chair. 90% of prayer is just being there.
- Posture - we pray using our bodies. Try one of the four postures: standing, sitting, kneeling, or prostrating.
- Presence - make the Sign of the Cross and invite the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit into this time of prayer. Invite God the Father to hold you, the Son to be the Good Shepherd to you, and the Holy Spirit to be Christ in you.
- Passage - hold the Bible in your lap and realize: "The Word of God is alive." The Father will speak to you!
https://catholic-link.org/pray-lectio-divina-steps/
https://www.unleashthegospel.org/2020/07/a-guide-to-the-lectio-divina-prayer-style/
https://www.morelikegrace.com/lectio-divina-guide-free-printable/
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