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Lectio Divina: Renewing the Ancient Practice of Praying the Scriptures Paperback – September 1, 1998

by M.Basil Pennington (Author)

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Lectio divina is "letting our Divine Friend speak to us through his inspired and inspiring Word," according to M. Basil Pennington, the late priest, retreat master, and prominent lecturer in the Centering Prayer movement. This ancient Christian practice requires faith, humility, openness, and fidelity. Father Pennington sets the process of praying the Scriptures in the context of meditation, contemplation, compassion, and action. He calls it "a way of friendship" wherein we pay attention to "the love letters from the Lord." Lectio, as a satisfying mental and emotional experience, can be enhanced by reading different translations of the Bible, using commentaries, participating in Bible study groups, and using the resources of Scripture-oriented websites.

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In this day of widespread interest in spiritual reading, the practice of lectio divina (literally, "divine reading") has sparked renewed interest among Catholics who have reclaimed their ancient contemplative heritage and among those generally interested in prayer and meditation. In the first millennium, when a majority of people were unable to read for themselves, lectio divina involved hearing passages from the Bible during church services or sometimes being given a word or phrase by a spiritual mentor. Pennington, a Trappist monk and author of books on centering prayer, monastic life, and Thomas Merton, emphasizes the experiential aspects of the practice, noting that the intent is not to study Bible passages for knowledge but to deepen awareness of God's presence. Suitable for theological collections and large public libraries.
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"Anyone who desired to learn how to pray with, from, and through the sacred scriptures will be enriched by this book." —Praying Magazine

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ PublishDrive (September 1, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0824517369
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0824517366
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.46 x 7.81 inches

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Customers find the book helpful for practicing lectio divina. They appreciate the examples and variations presented in the book. The author offers a devotional treatment of the practice and provides a second opinion on an important prayer activity.

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Read this book!!!!!!!!
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I would highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to take their prayer life seriously! God speaks through Holy Scripture, and this book helps illustrate how the reception of God's Word has been practiced over the centuries.

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Marianne Thomas
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This is a book I use frequently. It is another of my bedside books. As a practitioner of Centered Prayer and of Lectio it is my go-to guide.
I looked for this particular book for a long time and just happened to run into it one day when I was looking at Amazon for something else.
I regret not looking there sooner.

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Repetitive, but easy to read with lots of examples of how to practice lectio Divina.

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Thomas P. Neville
great read.
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I was really looking for this kind of help and advice in helping me with my prayer life. great read..

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Patricia Marie Kellam
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Scherlie A. Devine
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Used for a seminar.

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Marianna K. Neal
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Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2009
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I think a lot of people, like me, would order and read this book simply because of the author. But, of all the books on lectio that I've read this was probably my least favorite. There are many other authors who give a much better explanation of lectio that is much more concise and relevant than this book. At times the book seemed to wander and I found references that did nothing to help me better appreciate this ancient prayer form. Basil Pennington has written far better books than this one.

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John Anderson
Basil's book is a nice companion to Michael Casey's Sacred Reading
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2014
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A devotional treatment of lectio. Basil, whom I knew as a friend, speaks from experience. His presentation seems somewhat dated by his tentative references to technology. He displays a charming naivete in speaking about family devotions. He presents some interesting variations on lectio as a group activity. Basil's book is a nice companion to Michael Casey's Sacred Reading, offering a second opinion on an important prayer activity.

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the item arrived earlier than expected which was good and was packed nicely

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Stella Ray
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2015
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Fivestars - although Basil Pennington died 2005 still find his writings inspiring.

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David Ronald Morton
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an excellent and very helpful book

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