Step 1: "Statio"
Find your "sacred space" to read where it is quiet and at a regular time.
Step 2: "Lectio"
Invite the Holy Spirit in and read only "4 fingers worth" of Scripture very slowly.
Step 3: "Meditatio"
repeat a word or phrase which speaks to you (from the above Scripture) over and over, very gently and slowly. Let the word / phrase enter into you. Do this until you tire from it.
Step 4: "Oratio"
Begin a dialogue with GodA. Prayer of RepentanceB. Prayer of Intercession for othersC. Prayers of ThanksgivingD. Prayers of Praise to GodE. Prayers of Self Surrender
Step 5: "Contemplatio"
This is God's Step when He takes over and you don't realize what is happening to you and lose track of the time. This is the final "letting go" which removes the last veil of the self.
Friday, February 18, 2005
Lectio Divina
This scoop is from my best friend Joan who went on a retreat this week that focused on Lectio Divina.
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