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Lectio Divina the Sacred Art - 7 SAVOURING SACRED TEXT
Lectio Divina the Sacred Art - 7 SAVOURING SACRED TEXT
by Christine Valters Painter
SAVOURING SACRED TEXT In the previous chapter I focused on lectio, the first movement of lectio divina, which includes the dynamics of settling and shimmering— preparing yourself to enter the deep silence of the heart and then listen for the word or phrase from the sacred text th…
Lectio Divina the Sacred Art - 6 LISTENING FOR GOD’S VOICE
Lectio Divina the Sacred Art - 6 LISTENING FOR GOD’S VOICE
by Christine Valters Painter
LISTENING FOR GOD’S VOICE The first movement of lectio divina in traditional language is called lectio, which means “reading.” But this kind of reading is so much more than simply reading words, stringing together sounds, and comprehending the meaning of those sounds. Rather, the…
Lectio Divina the Sacred Art - 17 Appendix 2
Lectio Divina the Sacred Art - 17 Appendix 2
by Christine Valters Painter
Appendix 2 While lectio divina has traditionally been a solitary practice, in recent years a group form of lectio has become popular and widely practiced. This can be a beautiful way to share your experience of a sacred text with others and break open a deepened experience of pra…
Lectio Divina the Sacred Art - 19 Suggested Resources
Lectio Divina the Sacred Art - 19 Suggested Resources
by Christine Valters Painter
SUGGESTED RESOURCES Lectio Divina and Contemplative Prayer *Arico, Carl J. A Taste of Silence: A Guide to the Fundamentals of Centering Prayer. New York: Continuum, 1999… Taken from Lectio Divina the Sacred Art by Christine Valters Painter
Celtic Christian Spirituality - 3 Introduction