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 Saint 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.
The divine is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34 verse 18.
The divine is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34 verse 18.
The divine is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34 verse 18.
Meditation.
Take some time to reflect on the words and phrases in the text.
Which words,
Phrases or images speak most to you?
The divine is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34 verse 18.
The divine is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34 verse 18.
Prayer.
Offer an internalized package back to God in the form of a personalized prayer.
The divine is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34 verse 18.
Contemplation.
What word or image captures the spirit of the passage for you?
The divine is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34 verse 18.
The divine is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34 verse 18.
The divine is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34 verse 18.
As we conclude our Lectio Divina practice,
Please take a few moments and quietly sit in the light of Christ's love.
