Lectio Divina
October 12, 2022
There are many ways to read Scripture, but Lectio Divina (Latin for “sacred reading”) is a slowed-down approach with the aim of engaging in conversation with God through the text. In this episode, Adam and Micki Ann look at the four movements of Lectio Divina and how these practices can be used to hear God in unexpected places.
The movements of Lectio Divina are easy to remember: Read (slowly!), Reflect (on “shimmery” words/passages), Respond (in prayer), and Rest (allow the Word to settle). Although they can go by different names, these are the four pieces that have been practiced for hundreds of years. Several “bonus” movements can be added, including a time of preparation before reading and an opportunity to Resolve at the end. As Micki Ann notes, the more you practice Lectio Divina, the more the movements become habits that help you to become aware of how God can speak to you through nature, a conversation, and even art.
Listen in to this episode to hear how changing the way you read the Bible can revitalize your spiritual journey, and find out how Adam connects Lectio Divina to Batman.
Jump Through the Conversation
[1:18] What is Lectio Divina?
[9:30] “Dryness” and changing the way you read Scripture
[14:53] The four movements of Lectio Divina
(Bonus) Preparation
1. Read
2. Reflect
3. Respond
4. Rest
(Bonus) Resolve
[24:20] Adam’s advice to task-oriented people
[26:07] How the movements of Lectio Divina can help you hear God outside of reading Scripture
[31:34] The invitational aspect of Lectio Divina
A resource of the Chattanooga House of Prayer