God, the "Great Iconoclast."
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LECTIO DIVINA

Lectio Divina
The process below is derived from those published on Busted Halo.com. Thank you Busted Halo.
​The quote below is from Cynthia Bourgeault.
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​Prepare
To tune in, maybe light a candle, not because it’s necessary, but because the flame and fragrance are calming. Maybe pray something like, “God, let me hear from you.” 

Lectio
(Read)
Read the passage. This first reading is an opportunity to get to know the passage, listening carefully for any words or phrases that seem to jump out. It’s important not to force things, but rather watch for what resonates.

Meditatio
(Reflect)
 Re-read and reflect on those words or phrases that resonate or "jump out".
Avoid slipping into “study mode” rather than listening to what God might be saying. Maybe ask, "God, make your message to me clear."

Oratio
(Respond) 
Maybe record thoughts in a journal, talk with a partner or small group of friends, or have an honest conversation with God, an important form of prayer.

Contemplatio
(Rest)
Lastly, spend a little time in silence, sitting quietly, allowing God to work. When the mind starts to wander and dart here and there, bring it gently back to stillness again. Contemplation can be broken down into "con" and "temple" or "get with the temple, the temple within."
​Personally, I often close by thanking God for the experience and then... go about my day.


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  • Alma Turner
    • Alma Turner
    • Site Overview
    • Alma's Blessings
  • 12 Steps
    • Step 1: Humility >
      • Step One Questions
    • Step 2: Hope
    • Step 3: Faith
    • Step 4: Honesty
    • Step 5: Trust
    • Step 6: Willingness
    • Step 7: Surrender
    • Step 8: Forgiveness
    • Step 9: Justice >
      • Amend White to Black
    • Step 10: Perseverance >
      • Fear Watch
    • Step 11: Contact
    • Step 12: Service
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    • Brown or Black
    • Teacher
    • Son of Man
    • Activist
    • High Priest
    • Innocent
    • Lynched
    • Alive
    • Sayings >
      • Sayings 1-3
      • Sayings 4-6
      • Sayings 7-9
      • Sayings 10-12
      • Sayings 13-15
      • Sayings 16-18
      • Sayings 19-21
      • Sayings 22-24
      • Sayings 25-27
      • Sayings 28-30
      • Sayings 31-33
      • Sayings 34-36
      • Sayings 37, 38, 39
      • Sayings 40, 41, 42
      • Sayings 43, 44, 45
      • Sayings 46, 47, 48
      • Sayings 49, 50, 51
      • Sayings 52, 53, 54
      • Sayings 55, 56, 57
      • Sayings 58, 59, 60
      • Sayings 61, 62, 63
      • Sayings 64, 65, 66
      • Sayings 73, 74, 75
      • Sayings 76, 77, 78
      • Sayings 100, 101, 102
      • Sayings 103, 104, 105
      • Sayings 106, 107, 108
      • Sayings 109, 110, 111
      • Sayings 112, 113, 114
  • Poems, Prayers, Music
    • I Stand at the Door by Sam Shoemaker
    • The Guest House by Rumi
    • The Invitation by Oriah
    • Poems
    • 2021 Poems 1/1 - 2/6
    • Injustice Poems
    • Parables and Songs
    • clay haiku
    • Big Book Prayers
    • Prayers by Me
    • Music >
      • Roberta Flack
      • Marvin Gaye
  • more
    • The Gospel of Thomas
    • Genesis >
      • High Priest
      • Jacob is Israel.
    • Psalms >
      • Psalms 23, 46, 91, 139
      • Psalms 1 and 32
    • Isaiah >
      • Isaiah 30
      • Isaiah 54
    • Lectio Divina
    • Fasting
    • Reading
    • 12 White Steps
    • The Circle and Triangle >
      • The Symbol
    • Blog
    • God is Love.
    • Frederick Douglas