Stages:
- method of Bible reading
- method of Prayer
- method of Doing/Experiencing Theology
- method of Building Community
The Stages of Lectio Divina.
- Reading
- Meditation
- Prayer: -Including Contemplation
- Theological Reflection: (Wisdom Moment)
The Principles of Lectio Divina
- The text itself is sacred
- The text always speaks to life experience.
- The text is life-giving (Celebration of grace and confession of sin)
- Theological Reflection: (Wisdom Moment)
Fruits of Lectio Divina
- growth in Love (Heart of Jesus)
- growth in Wisdom (Mind of Jesus)
- growth in the Kingdom of God (Vision of Jesus)
Spirituality of Lectio Divina
Jesus yesterday, Jesus today, Jesus forever