Stages:

• Method of Bible reading
• Method of Prayer
• Method of Doing/Experiencing Theology
• Method of Building Community

The Three Stages of Lectio Divina.

1. Reading:
2. Meditation:
3. Prayer:  -Including Contemplation
4. Theological Reflection: (Wisdom Moment)

The Three Principles of Lectio Divina

1. The text itself is sacred
2. The text always speaks to live experience.
3. The text is life-giving (Celebration of grace and confession of sin)
4. Theological Reflection:  (Wisdom Moment)

 Fruits of Lectio Divina                                              

• Growth in Love (Heart of Jesus)
• Growth in Wisdom (Mind of Jesus)
• Growth in Kingdom o
• f God (Vision of Jesus)

• Spirituality of Lectio Divina

• Jesus yesterday, Jesus to day, Jesus forever