Video: A Lectio Divina Exercise

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Dear reader,

Soon I want to write about a particular critique of modernity that connects to what I published last Saturday about Bonhoeffer’s thoughts on dummheit (stupidity, folly)…

…but first, this week, a video. In this video I walk us through a lectio divina exercise. If you’re not familiar with what that is, I’ll briefly explain it in the video. There is a lot more that could be said on the practice of lectio divina and methods for it, but that would be a whole other video.

This is a practice and reflection based on the passage of scripture that many traditional churches would have read and considered last Sunday (the 4th Sunday of Lent) - the story of the two sons and the father in Luke 15. It is most well known as the story of the prodigal son.

For this, find a comfortable place on your own where you can sit or lie down, relax, and close your eyes. If you’re someone who did this exercise with me during the week, I would encourage you to do it again and see if you land somewhere different in the story.

After doing the exercise, I’d love to hear your reflections in the comments, particularly around what I ask you to do, and where you find yourself in the story. Also let me know if you’d like more of this sort of content that guides us through various spiritual exercises together.

Feel free to dive into the video below when it suits you.

Aroha nui,
Frank