Lectio Divina--the Sacred Art: Transforming Words and Images Into Heart-centered Prayer

Lectio Divina--the Sacred Art: Transforming Words and Images Into Heart-centered Prayer
ISBN-10
1594733007
ISBN-13
9781594733000
Category
Religion
Pages
206
Language
English
Published
2011
Publisher
SkyLight Paths Publishing
Author
Christine Valters Paintner

Description

Break open this ancient contemplative practice of listening deeply for God's voice in sacred texts. Drawing on her own experience as a monk in the world, Christine Valters Paintner introduces the foundations for a practice of lectio divina. She closely examines each of the four movements of lectio divina as well as the rhythm they create when practiced as a process.

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