School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses
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Date of Award
9-8-1999
Document Type
Graduate Paper
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Theology
Department
School of Theology and Seminary
First Advisor
Columba A. Stewart OSB
Subject Categories
Christianity | Liturgy and Worship | Religion
Abstract
The Scriptures as the word of God are at the heart of monastic life. From the dawn of the monastic movement in the Christian tradition, the word of God has been the source of nourishment and sustenance of the vocation to monastic life. The art by which the word of God is appropriated and assimilated in order to nourish and sustain a monastic's vocation is lectio divina.
In order to draw out the meaning of lectio divina, this paper looks at the various verbs used with the term lectio for the Rule of St. Benedict. It then describes the rhythm or process that is involved in its practice. For lectio divina to meet its desired goal, appropriate texts must be used and faithfulness to the practice must be maintained. This paper explores the appropriate texts to be used, the practice and the fruitfulness of lectio divina. It highlights the primacy of the Scriptures and underscores the importance of the ambience and faithfulness to the practice.
Recommended Citation
Ssenkindo, Gabriel J. OSB, "Lectio Divina: A Source of Nourishment and Sustenance of a Monastic Vocation." (1999). School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses. 1552.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/sot_papers/1552
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