1. PRAYER

2. Choose one definition of “prayer” that you agree with. Explain.
Prayer is the awareness of God and our response to Him
Prayer is Paying Attention to God
Prayer Is What God Does in Us and Through Us
Prayer Is a Conversation With the Divine
Prayer Is an Attitude of Eagerness and Love
Prayer Is Remembrance
Prayer Is Medicine for the Human Spirit
Prayer Is Taking Part in the World
Prayer Is Introspection
Prayer Is a Path to Transformation
Prayer Is a Source of Protection
Prayer Is a Dynamic Force
Prayer Is Giving Glory

3. Lectio Divina “Lectio Divina” translates to “Divine Reading”
This is a prayer form that is popular on college campuses and utilizes:
Contemplation: truly “listening” to God
Meditation: staying focused on an image in order to come to a deeper insight
Scripture as prayer: the Word of God speaking to us today

4. Lectio Divina LECTIO—What is the text saying?
MEDITATIO—What stands out in this text?
CONTEMPLATIO—What is this calling me to do?
ORATIO—How is it calling me to pray?