Transformed by God's Word: Discovering the Power of Lectio and Visio Divina

by Stephen J. Binz

Overview

Bestselling author and biblical scholar Stephen J. Binz offers the first book to combine the ancient Western practice of lectio divina (sacred reading) with the lesser-known Eastern Orthodox tradition of visio divina (sacred seeing). Binz suggests a life-changing way to pray through twenty gospel readings paired with beautiful, never-before-published contemporary icons.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594716515
Publisher:	Ave Maria Press
Publication date:	02/16/2016
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

Preface vii

The Ancient Tradition of Lectio Divina 1

Experiencing God's Word through Icons 9

The Formative Experience of Lectio and Visio Divina 19

The Annunciation 27

The Visitation 37

The Nativity of Christ 47

The Presentation in the Temple 57

Jesus Is Found in the Temple 67

The Baptism of Jesus 77

The Wedding at Cana 87

The Proclamation of God's Kingdom 97

The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ 105

The Last Supper 115

The Agony of Jesus 123

The Flagellation of Christ 133

Here Is the Man 141

Carrying the Cross 149

The Crucifixion 157

The Resurrection 165

The Ascension 175

Pentecost 185

The Dormition of Mary 193

The Coronation of Mary 203