Lectio divina is ""letting our Divine Friend speak to us through his inspired and inspiring Word,"" according to M. Basil Pennington, the late priest, retreat master, and prominent lecturer in the Centering Prayer movement. This ancient Christian practice requires faith, humility, openness, and fidelity. Father Pennington sets the process of praying the Scriptures in the context of meditation, contemplation, compassion, and action. He calls it ""a way of friendship"" wherein we pay attention to ""the love letters from the Lord."" Lectio, as a satisfying mental and emotional experience, can be enhanced by reading different translations of the Bible, using commentaries, participating in Bible study groups, and using the resources of Scripture-oriented websites.
Reviews
"Anyone who desired to learn how to pray with, from, and through the sacred scriptures will be enriched by this book." -- Praying Magazine



Book Information
ISBN 9780824517366
Author M. Basil Pennington, OCSO
Format Paperback
Page Count 184
Imprint Crossroad Publishing Co ,U.S.
Publisher Crossroad Publishing Co ,U.S.
Weight(grams) 214g
Dimensions(mm) 190mm * 5mm * 130mm