Psalm 119
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Lectio Divina, or "Divine Reading", is a form of prayer which has long been part of the Benedictine tradition. It's a type of prayer that takes us right back to the Word of God - to the Bible. In reading the Scriptures under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are able to answer St Benedict's call to listen to the voice of God speaking to us.
Lectio Divina is a way of getting to know, in a personal and intimate way, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. It is a way of reading centred on God and it is slow and meditative. Lectio is all about listening: to the Lord and to each other.
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We can pray Lectio by ourselves or with others.
"Your word is a lamp to my feet,
a light to my path"
In the Lay Community, we have a weekly Lectio Divina session that you are very welcome to join. Whether you're seasoned in the art of Lectio or have never done it before, all are welcome!
Mondays 10.00
Community Lectio
A general session for the whole Community, in which we look at a different passage from the gospels each week.​
St. Ambrose, IV c.
"We speak to him when we pray;
we listen to him when we read his Word."
Want to learn more about Lectio Divina? In this three part video series Jerome Beards leads us through the three parts of Lectio.
