{"product_id":"reading-to-live-231-the-evolving-practice-of-lectio-divina-9780879072315","title":"Reading to Live, 231: The Evolving Practice of Lectio Divina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLectio divina, \u003c\/em\u003e the ancient practice of prayerful reading, is a font whose waters are waiting to quench the thirst of spiritual seekers, both beginners on the spiritual journey and experienced travelers. The art of holy reading transforms lives. Through the practice of \u003cem\u003electio\u003c\/em\u003e individuals and communities discover God's living word addressed to them in their particular now, \"to enlighten, challenge, encourage, and suggest.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReading to Live\u003c\/em\u003e traces the practice of \u003cem\u003electio divina\u003c\/em\u003e from its roots in the ascetic movement in the early church and monasticism to its rediscovery in recent times. The benefits \u003cem\u003electio\u003c\/em\u003e brings become clear as Origen, Augustine, Bernard, and many others throughout history testify to its power in their lives. Modern commentators from a variety of disciplines spell out \u003cem\u003electio's\u003c\/em\u003e potential for the world of the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book invites people of all faiths to embrace the Venerable practice of lectio divina. It provides abundant creative testimonies to its practice and to its life-changing effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaymond Studzinski, OSB, a monk of St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, is an associate professor in the School of Theology and Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America, Washington DC, where he teaches courses on religious development and spirituality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Raymond Studzinski\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cistercian Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780879072315\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistercian Publications","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40226895265907,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_db506df4-f82d-455f-a570-601f1d7b1cae.jpg?v=1656769384","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/reading-to-live-231-the-evolving-practice-of-lectio-divina-9780879072315","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}