Examples of using Lectio in English and their translations into Polish
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Contemplation is the beginning and end of Lectio Divina.
Lectio- Reading the Bible passage gently and slowly several times.
Finally, the attack on the sufficiency of Scripture is a clear distinctive of lectio divina.
Meditatio is the second of four steps of Lectio Divina, an ancient form of Christian prayer.
Lectio is also said to be adaptable for people of other faiths in reading their scripture-whether that be the Bhagavad Gita, the Torah, or the Koran.
The Church proposes a deepened reading of the Holy Scriptures called lectio divina(sacred reading) to advanced readers.
The actual practice of lectio divina begins with a time of relaxation, making oneself comfortable and clearing the mind of mundane thoughts and cares.
Ten polyphonic pieces are accompanied by two examples of Choral chant, Oratio and Lectio, with a Latin text by the composer.
The principles of lectio divina were expressed around the year 220 and later practiced by Catholic monks, especially the monastic rules of Sts.
In 1965 one of the principal documents of the Second Vatican Council, the dogmatic constitution Dei verbum(Latin for Word of God)emphasized the use of Lectio divina.
Lectio Divina has four"moments": Lectio(Reading Scripture), Meditatio(Reflection on the Word), Oratio(Praying), and Contemplatio Silently listening to God.
An essential element of spiritual formation is the prayerful andmeditated reading of the word of God(lectio divina), a humble and loving listening of him who speaks.
If the word of God is to be the soul and foundation of the Christian life, the Bible should be readily available within families; this will favour daily reading andmeditation on God's word lectio divina.
But if legere and lectio are used without an explanatory note, then they designate for the most part an activity which, like singing and writing, engages the whole body and the whole spirit”, says Jean Leclercq on the subject ibid., 21.
The medal features the picture of Kołos, his date of birth and death, the Latin inscriptions Societas Chimica Polonorum, Universitas Varsoviensis and Servire Veritatis Kołos Lectio Praemiumque as well as the name of the recipient.
The formation programme for our young Salesian animators(over 16s) consists of monthly Lectio Divina's, retreats, formation weekends on Leadership, Creativity and Salesianity and exchanges in other countries.
As usual, the new superiors appreciated most the family spirit andopen informal sharing with the General Council community, in the chapel for prayers and Bible sharing(Lectio divina), at the table and during the free times.
We should create Bible prayer groups, Bible circles anddevelop prayerful reading of the Bible called‘Lectio divina'; we should popularise reading Sacred Scripture in families through the practice of family biblical quarter, etc.
Answer: Lectio Divina is Latin for"divine reading,""spiritual reading," or"holy reading" and represents a method of prayer and scriptural reading intended to promote communion with God and provide special spiritual insights.
Pope Benedict XVI said in a 2005 speech,“I would like in particular to recall andrecommend 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.”.
The ABS also continued to accompany the journey and reflection of the Congregation with two volumes, published in Italian, English and Spanish:one, of Lectio Divina, on the themes of the Youth Synod; the other, of Biblical-Salesian reflections, on the theme of the next General Chapter, to be distributed among the Chapter members before the beginning of the Chapter.
On Saturday morning Fr Maurizio Verlezza, the Rector of Saint Tarcisius,led a short“Lectio Divina” on the gospel of the day, in which he reminded those present that the young people we are concerned with are not looking for good young Saleians but want to see Jesus and they only meet him through genuine wholesome witness.