Formation lenten resources catholic church in australia. Enrolment policy which is implemented by all systemic schools in the diocese. Pray as you go undertake the prayerful meditation of lectio divina as part of your. In the diocese of camden, new jersey, where i have often served as a master catechist, our diocesan catechist formation coursesalways incorporate lectio divina.
The app also includes an overview of the lent season, an introduction, and information about lectio divina. Lectio divina lectio divina divine, or sacred, reading is the name given to a spiritual tradition among christians over the last two thousand years, in which they attentively and prayerfully read the word of god. Diocese of parramatta the official website of the diocese. Lectio divina and centering prayer lectio divina and centering prayer are two distinct prayer forms. Information on the liturgical year for the diocese of maitlandnewcastle. Small group leader guide for teens living the eucharist. Sweeter than honey is a professional learning initiative for teachers of religious education in the diocese of broken bay to support them in engaging their. Born in sydney, bishop anthony grew up in southeast queensland and went on to study at the pius xii provincial seminary and the university of queensland. Brought to you by the catholic diocese of broken bay, the lectio divina app provides you with an opportunity to pray the scriptures this advent. Try to slow your thoughts and focus on the presence of god.
Twenty fourth week in ordinary time twenty fifth week in ordinary time twenty sixth week in ordinary time twenty seventh week in ordinary time twenty eighth week in ordinary time twenty. Diocese of broken bay p o box 340 pennant hills nsw 1715. An overview of lectio divina lectio divina is an ancient practice of enhancing ones prayer life through the power of gods word. We therefore practice it every day, so that we may develop a deep and genuine love for it, and so that we may grow in the surpassing knowledge of christ. The broken bay diocese lectio divina lent 2017 resource includes contributions by australian. Haggadah means telling and along with being a physical text, the word captures the practice of telling and retelling a story. Lectio divina is a reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the word of god that helps one grow in relationship with god.
The council is to work collaboratively with church agencies and communities to ensure that young people have coherent and coordinated opportunities. February 2018 lent websites seminars conferences events. Sweeter than honey a professional learning initiative focussed on. Doing it together is a liturgy of lectio, because you are deliberately structuring the. It was a principal ingredient of monastic spirituality. Lectio divina praying the scriptures in lent year c 20. Lectio divina lectio divina is the meditative reading of a text of gods word, the scriptures, alone or with others, which leads to prayer, transformation of life, and, through that transformed life, the sharing with others of the mystery of god entrusted to us. The app includes a reflection for each week of advent as well as christmas, along with an overview of the advent season and information about lectio divin. Lenten programs from around australia catholic diocese of. Sep 15, 2009 lectio divina is latin for divine reading, spiritual reading, or holy reading, and represents a traditional christian practice of prayer and scriptural reading intended to engender communion with the triune god and to increase in the knowledge of gods word. Reflecting on saint pauls hymn to love, prayerfully engage in an exercise of lectio divina.
Active effort to live a life of christian virtue is an important preparation for reading the scriptures. As a pdf booklet or individual weekly sessions for printing. The popularity of lectio divina popularity seems strange in a goal centred, systems based society or, perhaps, this is the reason for its popularity, that it has no specific goal. See more ideas about contemplative prayer, catholic and spiritual formation. Reading lectio meditation meditatio prayer oratio contemplation contemplatio these four steps can be quite free flowing. The term means, at root, the reading of holy scripture. Over the past four years, hundreds of parishes and.
Lectio divina october 2017 the website of the carmelite. On 7 october 2019, pope francis appointed most rev anthony randazzo the fourth bishop of broken bay. Early source text on lectio divina, written in the twelfth century 536. Patron saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking. Traditionally, there are four steps in lectio divina. Lectio divina or holy reading is one of the basic exercises of these disciplines.
Twenty fourth week in ordinary time twenty fifth week in ordinary time twenty sixth week in ordinary time twenty seventh week in ordinary time twenty eighth week in ordinary time twenty ninth. For specific questions please contact mark mcdonald, phone 02 9847 0472 or email mark. The diocese of broken bay lenten lectio divina resource is offered to encourage. Mar 31, 2003 lectio divina is latin for spiritual reading. Lectios long historylectio divina is rooted in principles used by the ancient. The process of lectio divina a very ancient art, practiced at one time by all christians, is the technique known as lectio divina a slow, contemplative praying of the scriptures which enables the bible, the word of god, to become a means of union with god. Lectio divina is held in the manly on tuesday evenings 7. Liturgical year catholic diocese of maitlandnewcastle. This divine reading offers a methodology that catechists can use in the parish with those they catechize, whether 2 cow chews the cud. Broken bay news december 20 by fraynework limited issuu. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. It is a practice of reading the bible as a sacred object that gives a living revelation of god to the reader. Copies of this policy and other policies in this report may be obtained from the catholic schools office website at.
With a renewed emphasis on productive silence, individual cells, and time dedicated to meditation, the time was ripe for a return to lectio divina. Dont forget to choose diocese of parramatta from the dropdown menu so that we can be in contact with you. Building 2, 423 pennant hills road pennant hills nsw 2120 australia email. Catholic schools annual report roman catholic diocese of. The basic lectio divina steps the religion teacher. This is the first step of lectio divina, appropriately called lectio reading. The diocese of parramatta proclaims the word of jesus christ and his message of love and salvation to the people of western sydney and the blue mountains. The booklet can also be accessed online in pdf format at.
Sometimes you might move through them in sequence, but at other times you may move back and forth between them. Parish internship program frequently asked questions these answers are to be used as a guide only. Although there is an element of study in lectio divina, it is not the. Benedict, it meant the scriptural text itself, the lectio, the lesson or reading.
Thank the lord for the way he has spoken to you through his word. Up from the waters resources for lent 2017 archdiocese of brisbane. Brought to you by the catholic diocese of broken bay, the lectio divina app provides you with an opportunity to pray the scriptures during lent and holy week. The lectio divina process ends with resting quietly in gods arms.
The reading or listening which is the first step in lectio divina is very different. A reading and reflection on the scriptures which leads to prayer and transformation of life. Reading getting to know the text senses take in all the elements of the text. It draws on the way jews read the haggadah, a text read during passover that retells the exodus story. Lectio divina it was with the renewal of religious life at the second vatican council that lectio divina reclaimed its rightful place in monastic life. Meditation track which concludes the lectio divina prayer. The implementation of this policy is monitored by the catholic schools office. The bishops commission for mission and faith formation, the bible society nsw and the broken bay institute are pleased to present the booklet lectio divina praying the scriptures in lent and holy week 2012, year b. The term itself means divine reading of the sacred scriptures. Mass and liturgy texts are provided in pdf and ms word format for parishes and schools to. Centering prayer and lectio divina part 1 thomas keating lectio divina is a private devotion and while its useful to do it in common it was originally designed to be a private experience or encounter with the scriptures. Centering prayer is a method of prayer in which we consent to rest in gods presence. Catholic diocese of broken bay building 2, 423 pennant hills road pennant hills nsw 2120 mail. The diocesan youth council is commissioned by the bishop of the diocese to provide vision and overall cohesion of ministry with young people in the catholic diocese of parramatta.
The app includes reflections for ash wednesday, each week of lent and holy week. Lectio divina, the personal drawing close to the scriptures is a right of every baptised person and must be made accessible to them. In the middle ages it came to refer to the act of reading the bible, the sacred text, for a sacred purpose. Each year, the diocese of broken bay offers a lenten resource based. The bible itself tells us that knowing gods word and obeying it is a crucial part of every christians growth. Lectio reading, meditatio meditation, oratio prayer, and contemplatio contemplation. It is a way of praying with scripture that calls one to study, ponder, listen and, finally, pray and even sing and rejoice from gods. Diocese of broken bay parish internship program frequently. He was ordained a priest for brisbane archdiocese in 1991. Apr 1, 20 a newold way to really get into scripture and prayer. The app includes a reflection for each week of advent as well as christmas, along with a series of readings including audio. Broken bay news december 2014 edition by fraynework limited. Seasons of the church year catholic diocese of broken bay. Lectio divina the practice of lectio divina is one of reading scripture with no agenda and no presuppositions.
Whether youre seeking to connect with god on your own or looking to bring the exercise to your parish, diocese or faith communitylectio divina equips participants to intimately encounter god through his word. See more ideas about catholic, prayers and contemplative prayer. Lectio advent web catholic diocese of maitlandnewcastle. The practice of lectio divina, therefore, requires that we first quiet down in order to hear gods word to us. Lectio divina, or divine reading, seems at first glance to be a safe and holy practice. It is a method of reading and praying on scripture and other classics of spirituality like augustines confessions and the imitation of christ. Together, as catholic youth parramatta, all youth, young adults, students and teachers will have access to purchasing a tshirt, being part of a three month formation program and a commissioning mass with bishop vincent. However, rather than aiding understanding through ones dwelling on its plain meaning, the word or words become mediumistic devices for hearing directly from god. Lectio divina is a dynamic, lifeoriented approach to reading holy scriptures encouraged by both pope john paul ii and pope benedict xvi. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Oct 01, 2017 as carmelites we live our life of allegiance to jesus christ and to serve him faithfully with a pure heart and a clear conscience through a commitment to seek the face of the living god the contemplative dimension of life, through prayer, through fraternity, and through service diakonia. Scripture is the gateway to jesus, because through the written word, one gains knowledge of him.