Wednesday, November 12, 2014

I just heard about some new way to pray. I think it's called lexio divinity. What is that? - Mike

Mike,
The prayer form you are talking about is called Lectio Divina.  And it's actually quite an old form of meditation.  It means "divine reading."  It is a way of turning inward and inviting God to talk with us.  Saint Cyprian said it like this, "When you pray, you speak with God' when you read, God speaks with you." 
Basically,  the way it works is this: 
1.  Read the passage aloud so you can carefully 'hear' a word or phrase that captures your attention.
2.  Meditate on that word or phrase by silently repeating it over and over.  Think about what God might be saying to you through that word or phrase.
3.  Read the passage aloud again considering what God is saying to you through this reading.

Then, you're not over ... Reflect on how you will put God's Word into action!  and do it!!  Your action may be a change in your thinking, an actual work, or even more prayer time with God. 

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