Book description
Lectio divina is an ancient spiritual practice that can help us to hear
God speaking to us through the words of Scripture. In recent times, Pope
Benedict XVI and a Synod of Bishops have recommended that lay people
pray with the Scriptures using this method. In this book, respected
biblical scholar Stephen J. Binz chooses one of the three Mass readings
for each Sunday in cycles A, B, and C during Lent, including the
complete text of the reading. Then he leads readers through the steps of
lectio divina-reading, meditation, prayer, contemplation, and action-by
suggesting themes and verses on which to focus.
- Discussion questions are provided for each of the Sunday readings.
- A perfect Lenten resource for both individuals and parish groups.
“Want a really transforming experience for Lent? Use this book to let
the word of God in the Sunday readings take flesh in your life. There
are a lot of books that comment on the readings. This one shows you how
to pray and contemplate them, walking you through the steps that let you
meet God in his word.” Stephen J. Binz is a Catholic biblical scholar,
a popular speaker, and the author of more than thirty books on
Scripture, including Conversing with God in Scripture: A Contemporary
Approach to Lectio Divina, published by The Word Among Us Press. He has
studied at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome and the Hebrew
University in Jerusalem and has led numerous pilgrimages to biblical
lands. He lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
