Fr. James Martin explains Sacred Reading (Lectio Divina)

In his Apostolic Exhortation The Joy of the Gospel Pope Francis tells us how the practice of lectio divina, a practice of prayerfully reading Scripture, can “enlighten and renew us."

In Verbum Domini (The Word of the Lord) Pope Benedict also encouraged all Christians to engage in sacred reading, saying that "Lectio Divina will bring to the church a new spiritual springtime."

Now, you don't have to be a biblical scholar to pray with Scripture using this powerful practice of prayer. NY Times bestselling author and humorist Fr. James Martin, SJ shows us the way--following his teacher and mine, Fr. Daniel Harrington (RIP)--in a 4 1/2 minute YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=17&v=i27FqIyk2qY.

Relax with your favorite gospel story while you enjoy or endure the heat of August, my friends.