D-REED001 - Module 2 - Lesson 3 Flashcards
the favorite readings of St. John Baptist de La Salle that greatly influenced his life:
a) Lives of the Saints
b) Lectio Divina
a traditional monastic practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God’s word
Lectio Divina
John Baptist de la Salle knew the importance of __________ on God’s word in Scripture.
meditating
The Feast Day of John Baptist de la Salle is __________.
April 7th
Thus, John Baptist De La Salle’s __________ to his Brothers to study the Gospels daily and to carry a copy with them at all times stood out as unusual in his era.
exhortation
In reaction to Martin Luther’s emphasis on a personal reading of the Bible, the Council of Trent __________ laypeople from meditating on the word of God.
discouraged
the first step in the practice of Lectio-Divina
Pick a short passage from a story or chapter in the Bible that strikes a chord with you.
the second step in the practice of Lectio-Divina
Read the passage slowly, relishing each word. Let God’s Spirit speak to you through the words of the Scriptures you are reading.
the third step in the practice of Lectio-Divina
Ponder the passage, letting your mind wander over what you have read. The main idea will probably emerge, some notion that stands out because it relates to your life experience. Spend time thinking about these words; sometimes just repeating them over and over helps.
the fourth step in the practice of Lectio-Divina
Respond to the passage by talking to Jesus. Let the Spirit lead you. Express all your feelings and thoughts. (Many people like to write their responses or dialogues with Jesus in their journals.)
the fifth step in the practice of Lectio-Divina
End the meditation with a concluding prayer.
