WRAP Yourself in Scripture: Reading, Praying, and Reflecting on Scripture with Journaling

by Karen L. Dwyer

The book WRAP Yourself in Scripture is designed to help you converse with your Heavenly Father by learning a Scripture study method called WRAP. WRAP is an acronym that stands for Write, Reflect, Apply, and Pray. The goal of WRAP is to foster a personal encounter and conversation with Jesus Christ through the Scriptures. The book contains instructions about how to use this Scripture study method, as well as a WRAP worksheet and suggested Scripture passages to use for reflection.

WRAP is based on the principles of Lectio Divina (Latin for "divine reading" or "sacred reading"), an ancient, yet rediscovered, method of reading, reflecting on, and praying Scripture. This method has been practiced for centuries by the Desert Fathers, the Benedictines, the Carmelites, and various Doctors of the Church, including St. Gregory the Great, St. Jerome, St. John of the Cross, and St. Teresa of Avila, among others. You do not have to be a Church doctor or live in a monastery to practice Lectio Divina. The benefits of reading, meditating on, and praying the Word of God are meant for all Christians.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, Faith, Prayer

55 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 22, 2011

Reviews

[Peter Nguyen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple and practical guide to Lectio Divina. This book modifies the traditional sequence of Lectio (Reading), Meditatio (Meditating/Reflecting), Oratio (Praying), and Contemplation (Contemplating/Resting) to the acronym WRAP (Write, Reflect, Apply, Pray), with an emphasis on journaling through the whole process. There’s also some discussion on praying with the acronym ARRR (Acknowledge, Relate, Receive, Respond). I think all these methods can be very useful in practicing Lectio Divina and promoting a greater love for Sacred Scripture.

[Maureen Budd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful guide for dialoguing with the Lord in Lectio Divina.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical, helpful, concrete and useable.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best way to pray with journaling :)