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Lectio Divina with Bishop David Walker<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Welcome <\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lectio Divina<\/em>, a spiritual resource offering weekly Gospel reflection videos to help deepen your faith and prepare for the upcoming Sunday. Join Bishop David, Fr John, and Virginia as they guide you through the process. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or a deeper connection with the Word, Lectio Divina offers a space for contemplation, prayer, and growth in your spiritual journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lectio Divina <\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Divine reading, an ancient practice of prayerful Scripture meditation, designed to foster a deep, personal encounter with God.

The process involves four key steps:

lectio <\/strong>(reading), where you slowly and attentively read a passage of Scripture;

meditatio <\/strong>(meditation), in which you reflect on the text and allow it to speak to your heart;

oratio <\/strong>(prayer), a time for responding to God’s Word with your own prayers; and

contemplatio <\/strong>(contemplation), where you simply rest in God’s presence, allowing the Scripture to transform your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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https:\/\/youtu.be\/nX4ZrgNsBEQ 1. Two Ways of Reading Scripture The Second Vatican Council affirmed two complementary ways of approaching the Scriptures: The historical-critical way, and The theological or spiritual way. The Historical – Critical Way This approach belongs to those with the academic training required to arrive…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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