Lectio Divina – Praying With Scriptures
The term "Lectio Divina" is a Latin expression translated as "Divine Reading." It was popularly known to be a part of the daily prayer practices of the early sixth century monastic communities in Europe. It was a way of communicating with God through Scriptures. It comprised reading and rereading a short passage of Scripture under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit whilst in prayer. Some describe it as “dialoguing with God” through Bible reading.
Lectio Divina is a contemplative way of reading Scripture that invites us to engage in a sacred dialogue with God. This practice is not merely about reading the Bible, but about listening to God's voice, and responding to His presence in our lives. As we read and reread a short passage of Scripture, we open ourselves to the inspiration of the H...
