The principles of lectio divina were expressed around the year 220 and later practiced by Catholic monks, especially the monastic rules of Sts. Pachomius, Augustine, Basil, and Benedict.
Ang mga prinsipyo ng Lectio Divina ay nagsimula noong 220 A.D. at kalaunan ay sinanay ng mga Katolikong monghe, at ginawang kautusan sa mga seminaryong St. Pachomius, Augustine, Basil, at Benedict.