{"product_id":"praying-scripture-for-a-change-an-introduction-to-lectio-divina","title":"Praying Scripture for a Change: An Introduction to Lectio Divina By Tim Gray","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking to learn how to get the most out of prayer, this prayer book is indispensable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003eAs 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...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow God speaks directly to each of us in Scripture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to overcome the obstacles to a consistent and fruitful prayer life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the fourfold method of lectio divina leads us directly into the heart of contemplative prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for reading—and praying—the Bible fruitfully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Christian meditation is and how it differs from non-Christian approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow everyone—not just saints and mystics—can truly reach mystical union with God.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ascension\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: \u003cspan\u003eAscension Press\u003c\/span\u003e ‎ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: \u003cspan\u003eJanuary 12, 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English ‎ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: ‎\u003cspan\u003e5.4 x 0.6 x 8.3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 136 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: \u003cspan\u003e978-1934217481\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ascension Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40308294549687,"sku":"9781934217481","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/4600\/9967\/products\/Praying-Scripture-Change-Catholic-Book-Ascension_1800x1800_9487c385-5409-4ba6-a494-e68007a982a2.png?v=1626795969","url":"https:\/\/agapaochurchsupply.com\/products\/praying-scripture-for-a-change-an-introduction-to-lectio-divina","provider":"Agapao Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}