What kinds of “praying” do you know?

To know what Lectio Divina is

To describe and practice the 4 stages of Lectio Divina

To evaluate Lectio Divina as a prayer

“Lectio Divina”Praying through Scripture

1. Write down the 4 stages in latin, leaving 4 lines between each heading.

2. Watch the video. Write down next to the heading the english word that means the same as the latin.

Lectio divina means "sacred reading" and has 4 stages. 1. Lectio - means…2. Meditatio3. Oratio4. Contemplatio

2. Watch the video again. Write down more detail about what each stage involves doing, on the line below it.

1. Lectio - reading2. Meditatio - thinking3. Oratio - prayer4. Contemplatio -

1. Now correct your definitions by matching & writing out the correct box. 2. Explain how this method works in your own words***Think of a mnemonic to help you remember the order of the stages!

Slowly, more than once. Notice any phrases that strike you.

1. Lectio - reading2. Meditatio - thinking3. Oratio - Prayer4. Contemplatio - rest in

God’s embraceAsk yourself questions – what is it about? What phrases strikes you ? What are they saying to you? To your life & struggles now? How does it make you feel?

Time of silence, rest in the presence of God. Sense being one with God.

Speak to God about what you’ve discovered. Thank him, ask for his strength, for help, on behalf of someone else.

read

meditate

Bring out the flavour=

Savour the= sweetness

Lectio Divina is a bit like eating a chocolate bar…can you guess how ?

1. Draw and label your own pictures of how “Lectio Divina” is a bit like eating a chocolate bar…

Bite it= Chew on it=

offer prayer from the text

rest in God’s presence

Look up and read Mark 10:46-52.

What questions would you ask for the “meditation” (thinking) stage ?

(use your notes)

Mark 10:46-52.

– What is this about ?– Do any phrases strike you? Which ones?– What characters grab your attention? Why? What is it

about what they say or do ?– How does it make you feel? What pleased you? What

upset you?– What is this phrase saying to your life? Your struggles?

Answer these questions in your books. Give it the subtitle of the story.

3. Oratio – pray about what you have found out.

4. Meditatio – rest in God’s presence.

How did you enjoy doing this?