Lectio Divina
This is a structured space for practicing Lectio Divina, the ancient Christian discipline of prayerfully reading Scripture. Each entry reflects a personal encounter with the Word of God, approached through the traditional fourfold path, sometimes with extension:
- Lectio (reading),
- Meditatio (meditation),
- Oratio (prayer),
- Contemplatio (contemplation),
- (and sometimes) Actio (action).1
Notes are organized according to the canonical order of the Catholic Bible to support an ongoing rhythm of reflection, devotion, and growth in the life of faith.
Old Testament
The Pentateuch
Historical Books
- Joshua
- Judges
- Ruth
- 1 Samuel
- 2 Samuel
- 1 Kings
- 2 Kings
- 1 Chronicles
- 2 Chronicles
- Ezra
- Nehemiah
- Tobit
- Judith
- Esther
- 1 Maccabees
- 2 Maccabees
Wisdom Books
- Job
- Psalms
- Proverbs
- Ecclesiastes
- Song of Songs
- Wisdom (of Solomon)
- Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)
Prophetic Books
Major Prophets
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah
- Lamentations
- Baruch
- Ezekiel
- Daniel
Minor Prophets
- Hosea
- Joel
- Amos
- Obadiah
- Jonah
- Micah
- Nahum
- Habakkuk
- Zephaniah
- Haggai
- Zechariah
- Malachi
New Testament
Gospels
Acts & Letters
History
- Acts of the Apostles
Pauline Epistles
- Romans
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians
- Galatians
- Ephesians
- Philippians
- Colossians
- 1 Thessalonians
- 2 Thessalonians
- 1 Timothy
- 2 Timothy
- Titus
- Philemon
- Hebrews
Catholic Epistles
- James
- 1 Peter
- 2 Peter
- 1 John
- 2 John
- 3 John
- Jude
Apocalypse
- Revelation
Notes:
- This list reflects the canon recognized by the Catholic Church (Council of Trent, 1546).
Footnotes:
Footnotes
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“We do well also to remember that the process of lectio divina is not concluded until it arrives at action (actio), which moves the believer to make his or her life a gift for others in charity.” Pope Benedict XVI, Verbum Domini, §87. ↩