Lectio divina it was with the renewal of religious life at the second vatican council that lectio divina reclaimed its rightful place in monastic life. See more ideas about catholic, prayers and contemplative prayer. Copies of this policy and other policies in this report may be obtained from the catholic schools office website at. Small group leader guide for teens living the eucharist. Although there is an element of study in lectio divina, it is not the. Mass and liturgy texts are provided in pdf and ms word format for parishes and schools to. A reading and reflection on the scriptures which leads to prayer and transformation of life. Liturgical year catholic diocese of maitlandnewcastle. Apr 1, 20 a newold way to really get into scripture and prayer. Catholic schools annual report roman catholic diocese of. Oct 01, 2017 as carmelites we live our life of allegiance to jesus christ and to serve him faithfully with a pure heart and a clear conscience through a commitment to seek the face of the living god the contemplative dimension of life, through prayer, through fraternity, and through service diakonia. Lectio divina, or divine reading, seems at first glance to be a safe and holy practice.
The reading or listening which is the first step in lectio divina is very different. The diocese of parramatta proclaims the word of jesus christ and his message of love and salvation to the people of western sydney and the blue mountains. The basic lectio divina steps the religion teacher. Lectio divina is a dynamic, lifeoriented approach to reading holy scriptures encouraged by both pope john paul ii and pope benedict xvi. Benedict, it meant the scriptural text itself, the lectio, the lesson or reading. Reflecting on saint pauls hymn to love, prayerfully engage in an exercise of lectio divina. Building 2, 423 pennant hills road pennant hills nsw 2120 australia email. Broken bay news december 2014 edition by fraynework limited. Lectio divina is held in the manly on tuesday evenings 7.
Lectio divina the practice of lectio divina is one of reading scripture with no agenda and no presuppositions. The practice of lectio divina, therefore, requires that we first quiet down in order to hear gods word to us. It is a way of praying with scripture that calls one to study, ponder, listen and, finally, pray and even sing and rejoice from gods. The implementation of this policy is monitored by the catholic schools office. Dont forget to choose diocese of parramatta from the dropdown menu so that we can be in contact with you. Sweeter than honey is a professional learning initiative for teachers of religious education in the diocese of broken bay to support them in engaging their. The diocese of broken bay lenten lectio divina resource is offered to encourage. Lectio reading, meditatio meditation, oratio prayer, and contemplatio contemplation. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Broken bay news december 20 by fraynework limited issuu.
Catholic diocese of broken bay building 2, 423 pennant hills road pennant hills nsw 2120 mail. It is a practice of reading the bible as a sacred object that gives a living revelation of god to the reader. This is the first step of lectio divina, appropriately called lectio reading. Formation lenten resources catholic church in australia. Parish internship program frequently asked questions these answers are to be used as a guide only. Brought to you by the catholic diocese of broken bay, the lectio divina app provides you with an opportunity to pray the scriptures during lent and holy week. Early source text on lectio divina, written in the twelfth century 536. The booklet can also be accessed online in pdf format at.
Thank the lord for the way he has spoken to you through his word. In the middle ages it came to refer to the act of reading the bible, the sacred text, for a sacred purpose. Twenty fourth week in ordinary time twenty fifth week in ordinary time twenty sixth week in ordinary time twenty seventh week in ordinary time twenty eighth week in ordinary time twenty ninth. Information on the liturgical year for the diocese of maitlandnewcastle. Sweeter than honey a professional learning initiative focussed on. It draws on the way jews read the haggadah, a text read during passover that retells the exodus story. Mar 31, 2003 lectio divina is latin for spiritual reading. The app includes reflections for ash wednesday, each week of lent and holy week. Over the past four years, hundreds of parishes and.
Together, as catholic youth parramatta, all youth, young adults, students and teachers will have access to purchasing a tshirt, being part of a three month formation program and a commissioning mass with bishop vincent. Lectio advent web catholic diocese of maitlandnewcastle. Born in sydney, bishop anthony grew up in southeast queensland and went on to study at the pius xii provincial seminary and the university of queensland. The app also includes an overview of the lent season, an introduction, and information about lectio divina. An overview of lectio divina lectio divina is an ancient practice of enhancing ones prayer life through the power of gods word. The lectio divina process ends with resting quietly in gods arms. See more ideas about contemplative prayer, catholic and spiritual formation. The bible itself tells us that knowing gods word and obeying it is a crucial part of every christians growth. Each year, the diocese of broken bay offers a lenten resource based. On 7 october 2019, pope francis appointed most rev anthony randazzo the fourth bishop of broken bay. However, rather than aiding understanding through ones dwelling on its plain meaning, the word or words become mediumistic devices for hearing directly from god. Scripture is the gateway to jesus, because through the written word, one gains knowledge of him.
The app includes a reflection for each week of advent as well as christmas, along with an overview of the advent season and information about lectio divin. Haggadah means telling and along with being a physical text, the word captures the practice of telling and retelling a story. Centering prayer is a method of prayer in which we consent to rest in gods presence. Centering prayer and lectio divina part 1 thomas keating lectio divina is a private devotion and while its useful to do it in common it was originally designed to be a private experience or encounter with the scriptures. Diocese of parramatta the official website of the diocese. The popularity of lectio divina popularity seems strange in a goal centred, systems based society or, perhaps, this is the reason for its popularity, that it has no specific goal. As a pdf booklet or individual weekly sessions for printing. Meditation track which concludes the lectio divina prayer. Reading getting to know the text senses take in all the elements of the text. We therefore practice it every day, so that we may develop a deep and genuine love for it, and so that we may grow in the surpassing knowledge of christ. Mar 18, 2020 lectio divina literally divine reading is a way of becoming immersed in the scriptures very personally.
Sometimes you might move through them in sequence, but at other times you may move back and forth between them. Lectio divina, the personal drawing close to the scriptures is a right of every baptised person and must be made accessible to them. Traditionally, there are four steps in lectio divina. The term means, at root, the reading of holy scripture. Pray as you go undertake the prayerful meditation of lectio divina as part of your. Patron saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking.
According to pope benedict xvi in the postsynodal apostolic exhortation, verbum domini nos. Lectio divina praying the scriptures in lent year c 20. Lectio divina october 2017 the website of the carmelite. The broken bay diocese lectio divina lent 2017 resource includes contributions by australian. Diocese of broken bay p o box 340 pennant hills nsw 1715. For specific questions please contact mark mcdonald, phone 02 9847 0472 or email mark. Sep 15, 2009 lectio divina is latin for divine reading, spiritual reading, or holy reading, and represents a traditional christian practice of prayer and scriptural reading intended to engender communion with the triune god and to increase in the knowledge of gods word. The bishops commission for mission and faith formation, the bible society nsw and the broken bay institute are pleased to present the booklet lectio divina praying the scriptures in lent and holy week 2012, year b. Lectio divina lectio divina is the meditative reading of a text of gods word, the scriptures, alone or with others, which leads to prayer, transformation of life, and, through that transformed life, the sharing with others of the mystery of god entrusted to us. In the diocese of camden, new jersey, where i have often served as a master catechist, our diocesan catechist formation coursesalways incorporate lectio divina. Diocese of broken bay parish internship program frequently.
The app includes a reflection for each week of advent as well as christmas, along with a series of readings including audio. Twenty fourth week in ordinary time twenty fifth week in ordinary time twenty sixth week in ordinary time twenty seventh week in ordinary time twenty eighth week in ordinary time twenty. The diocesan youth council is commissioned by the bishop of the diocese to provide vision and overall cohesion of ministry with young people in the catholic diocese of parramatta. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus.
With a renewed emphasis on productive silence, individual cells, and time dedicated to meditation, the time was ripe for a return to lectio divina. Up from the waters resources for lent 2017 archdiocese of brisbane. Active effort to live a life of christian virtue is an important preparation for reading the scriptures. Lectio divina is a reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the word of god that helps one grow in relationship with god. Enrolment policy which is implemented by all systemic schools in the diocese. February 2018 lent websites seminars conferences events. He was ordained a priest for brisbane archdiocese in 1991. It is a method of reading and praying on scripture and other classics of spirituality like augustines confessions and the imitation of christ. Doing it together is a liturgy of lectio, because you are deliberately structuring the. Try to slow your thoughts and focus on the presence of god. A vital encounter with the lord o not just bible study, nor a mere religious discussion based on the scriptures o meant to be enlivening, existential, transformative, and uniting lectio divina is not just for monks and religious, but for all believers. Whether youre seeking to connect with god on your own or looking to bring the exercise to your parish, diocese or faith communitylectio divina equips participants to intimately encounter god through his word. Lectio divina and centering prayer lectio divina and centering prayer are two distinct prayer forms.
Reading lectio meditation meditatio prayer oratio contemplation contemplatio these four steps can be quite free flowing. It was a principal ingredient of monastic spirituality. The process of lectio divina a very ancient art, practiced at one time by all christians, is the technique known as lectio divina a slow, contemplative praying of the scriptures which enables the bible, the word of god, to become a means of union with god. 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. Brought to you by the catholic diocese of broken bay, the lectio divina app provides you with an opportunity to pray the scriptures this advent. Lenten programs from around australia catholic diocese of. This divine reading offers a methodology that catechists can use in the parish with those they catechize, whether 2 cow chews the cud. Seasons of the church year catholic diocese of broken bay. The council is to work collaboratively with church agencies and communities to ensure that young people have coherent and coordinated opportunities.
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