Lectio Divina Bible Study: Learning to Pray in Scripture - Softcover

Stephen J. Binz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1592768318 ISBN 13: 9781592768318

Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, 2011

Synopsis

In an exceptional combination of one of the most ancient forms of Scripture study with the history, theology, and scriptural perspective of prayer in Scripture, Stephen Binz leads us on an incredible journey of enlightenment and appreciation.

Lectio divina, the ancient practice of Scripture immersion, is at the heart of this process. Combined with the tradition and scholarship of the Church, it explores complex topics with sequential steps of study, meditation, and internalization. Specifically, every chapter leads you forward through a sequence of:

---Listening -Reading Scripture with expectancy, trusting that God will speak His Word to us through it
---Understanding-Seeking to comprehend the meaning of the text, encountering God there and being changed by that encounter
--Reflecting-Linking the truth of the Scriptures to the experience of faith in the world in which we live
--Praying-A dialogue with God: we listen to God, then we respond in prayer
---Acting-After prayerfully listening to God through a passage of Scripture, we should be inspired to make a difference in the way we live

The Lectio Divina Bible Study series is suitable for parish, small group, or individual use.

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Review

Stephen Binz The Mass in Scripture provides every reader with an opportunity to learn how to pray the parts of the Mass with devotion and understanding. In particular, Binz small book helps to clarify an often misunderstood, but central part of everyone s participation at Mass: the Eucharistic prayer. Traditionally thought of by many Catholics as only a priest s part , the Canon or Eucharistic Prayer is really the joint prayer of priest and people. Recognizing this fact, Binz gives his lay readers an especially helpful tutorial on how to join in the Church s praying this sacrificial prayer to the Father. Binz straightforward writing allows readers of all levels to benefit from learning what the Second Vatican Council set out as one of the great goals of its suggested liturgical reform: the increased participation of the faithful at every Mass. --Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York

With the new translation of the Roman Missal in English there is a resurgence of interest in understanding more clearly the extraordinary gift that is the Eucharistic Liturgy. The Mass in Scripture is an insightful resource for individual and group study by Catholics who wish to further their understanding of the biblical roots of the Mass and the meaning of the coming changes in the Mass prayers. Stephen Binz has provided a well-organized and clearly written guide that can only heighten appreciation for the inexhaustible riches of our Catholic Mass as it has developed through the millennia. --His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, author of The Mass: The Glory, the Mystery, the Tradition

In his book, The Mass in Scripture, Stephen J. Binz does a brilliant job in using Lectio Divina to help Catholics grow in a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the Mass. His writing is strongly based in Sacred Scripture and draws the reader into a deeper celebration of the Mass and a commitment to live out their life as a Eucharistic person. The book also provides guides for discussion with others. It is also profound resource for catechists and parents preparing their children for Holy Communion. --Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, Chair of the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship

Edition details

• Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592768318
• ISBN 13: 9781592768318
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 183