Lectio Divina
"Your word is a lamp to my feet, a light to my path"
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 which 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.
In the Lay Community, we have three Lectio Divina sessions weekly which 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.
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Wednesdays 19.30 Young Adult's Lectio
​Aimed at those aged 18-35
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​​Wednesdays 20.30 Community Lectio Divina
Through The Office session, also held on Wednesday evening, and open to all ages, but using prayers, psalms, canticles and readings taken from The Divine Office.
Jerome Beards manages this page and is available to answer any questions about Lectio Divina at DDC@lcsb.uk
"We speak to him when we pray; we listen to him when we read his Word.
St. Ambrose, IV c.
Want to learn more about Lectio Divina? In this three part video series Jerome Beards leads us through the three parts of Lectio.
