Published on
August 21, 2019
Video length
25 mins

2019 Vital Worship Grants Colloquium | Morning Worship

Lectio Divina

Lectio divina—holy reading—is a gift from the Benedictine and Cistercian tradition, with roots in the 6th century. It is a simple yet rich practice of praying the scriptures, nourishing and deepening our relationship with God.

Art by Vitali Komarov

The LORD will guide you continually,
and satisfy your needs in parched places,
and make your bones strong;
and you shall be like a watered garden,
like a spring of water,
whose waters never fail.
Isaiah 58:11

LECTIO

Sung Refrain: "Speak, O Lord"

Listening to the passage

MEDITATIO

Sung Refrain: "Speak, O Lord"

Reflecting on the passage

ORATIO

Sung Refrain: "Speak, O Lord"

Responding to the passage

CONTEMPLATIO

Sung Refrain: "Speak, O Lord"

Resting in the presence of God

 

Leaders: Chan Gyu Jang, Hannah Barker Nickolay, Jackson Nickolay, Joella Ranaivoson, and Satrina Reid
Artwork: Vitali Komarov
Song: “Speak, O Lord” (#755, Lift Up Your Hearts)

 

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