LECTIO DIVINA

It’s hard to unwind when the telly’s droning, the kids won’t stop squabbling and the to-do list shows up half a dozen un-ticked items.

It’s hard to lighten up when the boss is breathing down your neck and the utility bills keep coming in.

Life can be tough. And God’s not just there to fix it.

But he does care. And he wants to meet you where you are.

Lectio divina provides the perfect meeting place.

Lectio divina (Latin for ‘spiritual reading’) is an ancient tradition of reading and engaging with God’s Word.

It will gently lead you to the point where, through the Scriptures, you gradually start hearing God’s still, small voice.

Lectio divina invites you to savour and mull over those words from God: quietly, slowly, intently.

Lectio divina starts off a two-way conversation, as you begin to respond to what God is saying.

Lectio divina helps you to build – little by little – that vital bridge between your encounters with God and everyday life with its joys, humdrum and challenges.

At Bible Society we are offering you a series of potentially life-changing encounters based on the Sunday Mass readings for Mark.

Starting at Advent 2008 and taking you through the liturgical year to Christ the King 2009, the year-long resource is completely free and available to download here.