Lectio Divina: An Ancient Prayer That Is Ever New

by Mario Masini

An easy-to-read presentation of the “meaning” and the “steps” involved in the practice of lectio divina.

Genres: Theology

103 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1998

Reviews

[Ryan Weaver · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lectio Divina is an interesting practice. The reading has really made me think about the way I read the Bible. Slow down, read alongside God. Unfortunately the book is heavily rooted in the Catholic traditions and language. It is also likely to be difficult for those in the western world to relate since we generally lack experience with the spiritual world. As a result, the practical aspects of the concept are not well conveyed.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a very basic introduction to Lectio Divina. I would recommend reading this in conjunction with Casey or Magrassi. Alone, I'm afraid it would fall short for someone genuinely attempting to incorporate Lectio in their daily life.