Praying Scripture for a Change: An Introduction to Lectio Divina - Softcover

Tim Gray

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934217484 ISBN 13: 9781934217481

Publisher: Ascension Press, 2009

Synopsis

If you re looking to learn how to get the most out of prayer, this prayer book is indispensable.

As St. Augustine notes, When we pray, we speak to God; when we read Scripture, God speaks to us. The key to enriching our prayer is learning the language of Christianity, and the most effective way to learn the language of Christianity is an ancient technique known as lectio divina (divine reading).

In this introduction to lectio divina by Tim Gray, Catholis learn...

• How God speaks directly to each of us in Scripture.
• How to overcome the obstacles to a consistent and fruitful prayer life.
• Why the fourfold method of lectio divina leads us directly into the heart of contemplative prayer.
• Strategies for reading and praying the Bible fruitfully.
• What Christian meditation is and how it differs from non-Christian approaches.
• How everyone not just saints and mystics can truly reach mystical union with God.

In this succinct prayer book, Catholic theologian and biblical scholar Dr. Tim Gray walks you through the Bible and the wisdom of the saints to reveal the practical steps of this great treasure of our Tradition. Learning the simple steps of lectio divina will provide a practical and effective way for you to enhance your prayer life through the power of God's Word.

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About the Author

Dr. Tim Gray is the founder and president of the Augustine Institute, a dynamic graduate program in Sacred Scripture, evangelization, catechesis, biblical theology, systematic theology, and youth ministry in Denver. He is also professor of Sacred Scripture at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. in biblical studies from the Catholic University of America and a Th.M. from Duke University. In addition, Dr. Gray has studied Hebrew at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

His doctoral dissertation, The Temple in the Gospel of Mark: A Study in its Narrative Role, has been published by Mohr Siebeck and Baker Academic. Dr. Gray is the co-author (with Jeff Cavins) of Walking with God: A Journey through the Bible and the author of Praying Scripture for a Change: An introduction to Lectio Divina, The Luminous Mysteries, Sacraments in Scripture, and Mission of the Messiah. He is currently working on a commentary on the Gospel of Luke for the new Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture by Baker Academic.

A nationally-renowned speaker, Dr. Gray has filmed numerous series for EWTN. Pope Benedict XVI recently awarded him the Benemerenti Medal for outstanding service to the Church. He resides in Denver with his wife, Kris, and their son, Joseph.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ascension Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1934217484
• ISBN 13: 9781934217481
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136