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Join us!St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish is blessed to have two groups who gather weekly for fellowship and to delve into the weekly Gospel reading using the ancient Catholic practice of Lectio Divina. If you are looking to deepen your relationship with God through Scripture, this is a wonderful chance to do so and make some friends in the process!
Tuesdays in Sanford, 7-9pm
Wednesdays in Springvale, 6-8pm -
What is Lectio Divina?Lectio Divina means 'divine reading' in Latin. It is a meditative way of praying with Sacred Scripture that can be traced back in the Church to the monastic communities as early as the 6th century. However, it actually originated from the Hebrew tradition of studying scripture "by the heart" - completely and intimately engaging the text passionately rather than just reading, understanding, and memorizing.There are four basic steps to Lectio Divina:
- Lectio (reading): An attentive, slow, repetitious recitation of a short passage of scripture.
- Meditatio (meditation): An effort to understand the passage and apply it to my own life.
- Oratio (prayer): Engaging or talking with God about the passage.
- Contemplatio (contemplation): Allowing oneself to be absorbed in the words of God as the Holy Spirit draws us into His presence through scripture.
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Lectio Divina Resources
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