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How To Read The Bible: Lectio Divina

How To Read The Bible: Lectio Divina

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Episode 168 - This conversation between Father Sean Danda and Nathanael Rea explores the practice of Lectio Divina, a method of divine reading that emphasizes the transformative power of scripture. The discussion highlights the importance of engaging with scripture through a four-step process: reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation. Our hosts emphasize that this practice not only deepens one's understanding of the Bible but also fosters a closer relationship with God, ultimately leading to personal transformation and spiritual growth.

Takeaways:

  • Lectio Divina is a method of divine reading that transforms us.
  • Good stories, like scripture, should be embodied.
  • Scripture is the greatest story ever told.
  • The monastic tradition emphasizes the importance of scripture.
  • Meditation helps us digest and understand scripture deeply.
  • Christian meditation focuses on Christ and His teachings.
  • Contemplation is about resting in God's presence.
  • The goal of Lectio Divina is union with God.
  • Every experience can be brought to God for reflection.
  • Keep Christ at the center of scripture interpretation.

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