The tradition of lectio divina , Latin for holy reading, is an ancient one in the Christian church, and practiced particularly in the monastic tradition, where monks often spend a portion of each day in holy reading. Lectio divina is meant to provide a way of engaging with the Holy Scriptures. Participants listen as a short passage from the Bible is ready slowly out loud. Everyone is encouraged to pay attention to the phrase or word from the passage which seems to stand out to them. We believe that the phrase or word which stands out is significant, and is the Holy Spirit attempting to reach out to us in some way.
Participants share their word or phrase with the group, if they feel comfortable doing so.
The passage is then read again, and participants are asked to think about how this passage speaks to them in their lives today. We invite you to join us for an exploration of this important spiritual exercise - a perfect opportunity to slow down, reflect, and meditate on this Sunday before Christmas. The Sunday Adult Forum will be on recess after December 19 until January 9. A series led by the Rt. Rev. Robert Tharp, retired Bishop of East Tennessee, will begin at that time.