Lectio Divina Explained: A Monk’s Guide to Hearing God Through Scripture | Fr Michael Casey OCSO

Discover the deep meaning and transformative power of Lectio Divina, the ancient Christian practice of sacred reading, with Fr Michael Casey OCSO, a Cistercian monk from Tarrawarra Abbey in the Yarra Valley, Australia.

With over 60 years of monastic life, writing, and spiritual teaching, Fr Michael offers a rich, accessible introduction to Lectio Divina—what it is, how to practice it, and how God speaks to us through Scripture.

In this video, you’ll learn:

✨ What Lectio Divina really means
✨ Why it differs from ordinary reading
✨ How to prepare your heart before reading Scripture
✨ Why slow, reflective reading opens the soul
✨ How God speaks through text, conscience, and spirit
✨ What to do when “nothing happens”
✨ Practical advice for choosing biblical books
✨ How daily Scripture reading forms your spiritual life over time

🔗 Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
01:05 – What is Lectio Divina?
01:44 – Sacred reading vs. ordinary reading
02:28 – Preparing your heart
03:28 – Scripture as God’s living communication
05:24 – Why Lectio Divina is slow
06:18 – A metaphor: fine wine and Scripture
07:25 – First understanding the text
09:15 – Reading aloud and memory
10:17 – When Scripture “speaks” to you
11:22 – Scripture as a mirror of the soul
11:55 – Three levels of meaning
13:55 – When “nothing happens” in prayer
15:11 – When Lectio becomes prayer
15:59 – How often to practice
17:08 – What books to read
18:24 – Why whole books are better than excerpts
19:36 – Letting the Word refresh your life

Whether you’re new to prayer, deepening your spiritual practice, or guiding others in ministry, this is a beautiful, profound introduction to encountering God through His Word.

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