The introductory workshop on Lectio Divina, teaches the method of Lectio Divina as a way to pray the sacred scriptures. It presents a Christian tradition of prayer that through reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the Word of God one's relationship with God is nourished and deepens.

The workshop consists of presentations that focus on the following:

Reading the Word of God

The Word of God is read in a listening manner with "the ear of one's heart." One is attentive to the phrase, sentence or one word that is noticed.The participants experience the method.

Reflecting on the Word of God

The Word of God is reflected upon and the phrase, sentence or one word that captures one's attention that touches one is savoured and held reflectively. The participants experience the method.

Responding to the Word of God

The Word of God is responded to in a spontaneous manner. One may express a prayer, a concern, a question. The participants experience the method.

Resting with the Word of God

The Word of God is rested with in the silence. One allows it to speak in the quiet of one's heart. The participants experience the method.

Becoming a Word of God

The transformative power of the Word of God is experienced as one is faithful to Lectio Divina. The participants explore the fruits of one's deepening relationship with God.