Welcome to this Lexio Divina,
A practice of spiritual reading.
The roots of spiritual reflection and interpretation go back to the third century.
The monastic practice of Lexio Divina was first established in the sixth century by St.
Benedict and then was formalized as a four-step process during the 12th century.
The practice begins with reading and then meditation,
Prayer,
And contemplation.
I invite you to quiet your mind and open your heart to spirits moving through this short scripture.
Reading,
We will slowly read the scripture passage several times.
My soul is weary with sorrow.
Strengthen me with the beauty of your words.
Psalm 119 verse 28.
My soul is weary with sorrow.
Strengthen me with the beauty of your words.
My soul is weary with sorrow.
Strengthen me with the beauty of your words.
My soul is weary with sorrow.
Strengthen me with the beauty of your words.
Meditation.
Take some time to reflect on the words and phrases in the text.
Which words,
Phrases,
Or images speak most to you?
My soul is weary with sorrow.
Strengthen me with the beauty of your words.
My soul is weary with sorrow.
Strengthen me with the beauty of your words.
Prayer.
Offer an internalized package back to God in the form of a personalized prayer.
My soul is weary with sorrow.
Strengthen me with the beauty of your words.
Contemplation.
What word or image captures the spirit of the passage for you?
My soul is weary with sorrow.
Strengthen me with the beauty of your words.
My soul is weary with sorrow.
Strengthen me with the beauty of your words.
My soul is weary with sorrow.
Strengthen me with the beauty of your words.
My soul is weary with sorrow.
Strengthen me with the beauty of your words.
As we conclude our Lectio Divina practice,
Please take a few moments and quietly sit in the light of Christ's love.