Cradle Catholic confession time: I had never even heard of lectio divina until I started graduate theological studies. (Gulp.)
Thankfully I was blessed to study with the Benedictines, who are steeped in this prayer practice (which St. Benedict wrote about in his Rule dating back to 500). So I learned from wise sisters and brothers how to make this “holy reading” of Scripture part of my prayer life. And I’ve been grateful ever since.
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