O'Connell, Seamus
(2011)
Mind the Gap!
Lectio divina and Contemporary Approaches to Reading.
Intercom, 41.
p. 27.
ISSN 0273-9127
Abstract
Lectio divina is, as it says it is,
sacred reading. Lectio begins by
reading the sacred text and is best
drawn to a close returning to read
again (to re-read) the sacred text in the
light of one’s reflection and prayer.
Good reading has its roots in the text
and remains grounded in the text.
Lectio divina, by constantly returning
to the text, is at the service of keeping
the text present to the reader. While the
text points beyond itself, since the
biblical word is the sacrament of the
God’s word, the word of God cannot be
heard until the reader has spent
significant time with the biblical words.
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Article
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| Keywords: |
Mind the Gap; Lectio divina; Contemporary Approaches to Reading; |
| Academic Unit: |
St Patrick's College, Maynooth > Faculty of Theology |
| Item ID: |
4714 |
| Depositing User: |
Seamus O'Connell
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| Date Deposited: |
22 Jan 2014 15:06 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Intercom |
| Publisher: |
Catholic Communications Institute of Ireland |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
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