Lectio Divina - Philip Preaching (Acts 8:1-14) - S5E6
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Channel: Salt + Light Media · 2012 · News & Politics
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - http://saltandlighttv.org/lectiodivina "I would like in particular to recall and recommend the ancient tradition of Lectio Divina: the diligent reading of Sacred Scripture accompanied by prayer brings about that intimate dialogue in which the person reading hears God who is speaking, and in praying, responds to him with trusting openness of heart (cf. Dei Verbum- n.25) If it is effectively promoted, this practice will bring to the Church - I am convinced of it - a new spiritual springtime." - Pope Benedict XVI , September 2005 Lectio Divina is not a catechesis or a teaching but it is a prayer, a divine reading, a personal encounter with God in Sacred Scripture. Each episode begins with a glimpse of Cardinal Collins presiding over Vespers at St. Michael's Cathedral in downtown Toronto. Lectio Divina follows immediately afterwards. In each session Cardinal Collins slowly reads an excerpt from Scripture, offers a short reflection, and invites the congregation to quietly meditate on the passage. The theme for the 2011/12 series is The New Evangelization. This year's Lectio Divina will focus on the scriptural passages that highlight what is meant by being a witness to Christ, bringing the Good News into this world.
