Scroll down to see information about an upcoming Lectio Divina retreat in Dubuque, Iowa.
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Contemplative Outreach of Central Iowa
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a journey in prayer and scripture last Thursday of each month 6:30
to 8:00 p.m. You are invited to come
journey together in prayer and scripture on the last Thursday of each month at Covenant Christan Church. The experience of “praying the
scriptures” is an ancient practice that has been bringing people closer to God
for centuries. Also known as “Lectio Divina,” this practice involves four stages:
Read
Reflect
Respond
Rest Listening to the word of God in Scripture is
a traditional way of cultivating friendship with Christ. It is a way of
listening to the texts of Scripture as if we were in conversation with Christ
and He were suggesting the topics of
conversation. The regular encounter with Christ and reflection on His
word leads beyond mere acquaintanceship to an attitude of friendship, trust,
and love. Conversation simplifies and gives way to communing. This is a rewarding discipline to be
experienced in a group. Please join us and experience both prayer and
scripture on a deep level. Last Thursday of the month 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Covenant Christian Church Questions: Paul Witmer, 276-3781
Deepening the
Practice Of Lectio Divina Presented by Robert Gordon April 17-19, 2009 Shalom Sponsored by of the Contemplative Outreach The Bible is not
intended only to tell us about God but to transform us according to the form of
Christ. Those who have
progressed in Lectio Divina
experience the need for fewer words and more of the Word. Those who have been
transformed by the Word can read it in the events of each day, and in those signs
of the times that are voices of God manifested through the deepest human
aspirations. Those who have
revealed truth engraved in the innermost depth of their hearts do not depend on
the Sacred Text and are for others a living Bible. Fr. Bernardo Olivera, ocso Retreat Schedule Registration begins at 4:00 pm, Friday April 17th, 2009 Evening meal 5:30 pm Opening Conference 7:00 pm Retreat ends with lunch on
Sunday April 19th. Partial scholarships are available on
request. Contact: Sr. Kathryn Ann Kobelinski 414-282-7310 email:
kkobelinski@ssnd-milw.org Retreat includes: Centering Prayer Presentations Individual time Time for individual and communal Lectio Divina Silence and Solitude To register, please contact: Contemplative Outreach Kathryn Ann Kobelinski SSND 414-282-7310 Let the word of Christ dwell in you
richly. (Colossians 3:16) Lectio Divina. Lectio Divina is a way of listening to scripture.
Faithful listening deepens our faith and brings us to a contemplative
understanding and approach to the Word of God and to life’s events. Lectio divina is one of the ways we receive nourishment in
Christ, the bread of
life. We are fed by the bread and wine of the Word. Come here and listen to me! I’ll pour
out the spirit of wisdom upon you and make you wise. (Proverbs 1:23) Presenter Robert
Gordon Robert is
the Coordinator of the Chicago Chapter of Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. He is a
commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio
Divina introductory programs. He serves as a full
time Director of Religious Education for Saint Catherine of Facility The |
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