Lectio Divina is a way of reading scripture that Christians have passed down as a tradition since the Middle Ages. It is translated from Latin and means, “sacred reading.” Lectio Divina is a tool that can be used to hear what Christ wants to communicate to our hearts through a specific scripture.
Lectio Divina is completed in four readings of the same verse or set of verses. Each of the four readings corresponds with the following steps:
- LECTIO: reading the Scripture to familiarize oneself with the verse.
- MEDITATIO: pondering without analysis, allowing one word or phrase of the verse to assume importance.
- ORATIO: praying and journaling regarding the significance of the word or phrase.
- CONTEMPLATIO: resting and listening to the Lord for His message/invitation concerning the word or phrase.
