The Seed of the Word Community is excited to participate in the Pastoral Renewal by offering the Lectio Divina workshops “Encountering Christ the Living Word” to the parishes of the Diocese of Calgary.
Have you ever had the incredible experience of prayerfully reading the Word of God?
The Church calls this “Lectio Divina” and recommends us to do it daily. It is a very effective method of prayer and spiritual formation, for spiritual growth and communion with God through His Word.
The five steps:
Reading (What does the Word say?)
Meditation (What does God say to me?)
Prayer (What do I respond to God?)
Contemplation (The Word that sparks my heart)
Resolution (How am I called to live out the Word?)
The Lectio Divina that we understand today is presented as a method of reading Scripture and has its origins in the 12th century, related to what has been called “monastic theology”. After the Second Vatican Council, there was an increasing orientation toward dedication to the study and prayer of Sacred Scripture. The Compendium of Lectio Divina is a daily instrument of formation, unity and spiritual insight - through the precious monthly teachings of the founder of the Community and the daily liturgy offered by the Church. It is also a compendium of daily prayer and intercession, following the Scriptures each day, which urge us to run to announce the Word of God.
