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Prayer group

Lectio Divina

Praying slowly with Scripture, together.

How often
Monthly or every other month
Length
Up to one hour, depending on the number of people
Group size
Kept to 4–9 people
Where
Online, by video call
Offered
Freely, at no charge

What is Lectio Divina?

Lectio Divina (“divine reading”) is a practice of the early Church, cherished especially in Benedictine monasteries since the sixth century. Its four classic movements (reading, reflecting, responding, resting) were named by the Carthusian Guigo II in the twelfth century.

Unlike studying Scripture on an intellectual or practical level, Lectio Divina treats Scripture as the living word and seeks to promote communion with God. It is not Bible study.

How the group prays

  1. A short passage of Scripture is read aloud slowly, several times, by different voices.
  2. Silence follows each reading.
  3. Each person may briefly share a word or phrase that stood out, then how it touches their life, then any invitation they sense.
  4. There is no discussion, debate or correction. Everyone simply listens.

No preparation or background is needed. To pray this way on your own, see the Lectio Divina practice guide.

Our covenant

What is shared in the circle stays in the circle. Robin never refers in a group to anything shared in one-to-one direction.

Upcoming dates

New dates will be posted here, with times in Eastern Time (ET). To hear about the next one, write to Robin; she replies within 48 business hours.

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