How to Pray With the Bible: The Ancient Prayer Form of Lectio Divina Made Simple

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Praying with the Bible is an active dialogue with God through which we may be taught, healed, and transformed. It is God and the praying person communicating and offering themselves to each other. Learn an ancient prayer technique known as lectio divina, -- a simple rhythm of reading and reflection that can be used for individual prayer, Bible study, or small faith groups. Lectio or ?holy reading? is well-known to monks and nuns. But it doesn?t belong exclusively to those who have given their lives to God. Acclaimed author Karl Schultz, author of six related books, will teach you an intuitive way to use this technique for the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, the Mass, modern papal encyclicals, spiritual classics, journaling, and stress management. This book is not only about how to pray with the Bible, but how to bring it to life using your own experience, which contributes significantly to a meaningful encounter with God's holy Word. NOTE: Pronounce lectio divina LEX?-e-oh DUH?-veen-ah (pronunciation not to go on cover)