What is Lectio Divina?

In this video, Fr. Josh Johnson teaches us how to read Scripture prayerfully and come away with something we can do to improve our faith in God. He demonstrates how lectio divina is a helpful guide in our walk toward eternity.
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[@brianl1393]

For anyone who needs it as a quick recap 1)reading 2)meditate 3)prayer 4)contemplate 5)action

[@diannaachando9160]

Brian L thank you for his. I'll take a screen shot of this in case I forget later and can't watch the whole video again.

[@maria20418]

Thank you.

[@santanna9772]

thx

[@ebitecresources4491]

Thank you

[@seaglasssparkles6910]

I like lighting a candle.

[@IpCrackle]

Literally the simplest (best) explanation of how to do Lectio Divina I've ever seen! Thanks Fr. Josh!!

[@robertmichael8342]

Lord give me faith. I'm sorry for doubting you. I'm sorry that sometimes I'm skeptical, sometimes even to the degree of that of the Pharisees. Change my heart. I want to believe.

[@husq48]

Me too, currently going through Exodus 90...

[@gavinvangrinsven3402]

husq48 Good luck man. You got this

[@armineser2591]

Bertrand Russel: "Do not feel envious of the happiness of those who live in a fool's paradise, for only a fool will think that it is happiness. " You ask to get rid of critical thinking. But aren't all crimes committed in the name of religion based on blind faith? Doubt and uncertainty are the characteristics of science, of truth seeking. I believe the New Testament survives criticism. Seek and you will find. At any rate people are different. Each one has his own gift. Yours may be exegeses.

[@kangaroo4527]

I'll be praying for you.

[@duck_buckets1240]

not to be rude but you should say it irl

[@michelledax4083]

So glad he is being his authentic self; it really shines thru.

[@QuincySantillan]

How Fr. Josh explained this in a very millennial way is awesome! I usually see speakers of God to be very solemn and calm which sometimes, students in my generation may find a little bit boring. but of how Fr. Josh delivered his content is very fun and cool. I could listen to him all day long.

[@user-by5zl4rc6x]

Fr. Josh, Wonderfully relaxed explanation of spending time with Jesus. It was a gift to me. Thank you.

[@djaprildirty]

Awesome! We need more of Father Josh, he is amazing

[@lobstahgirl]

@AndresFelipeGonzalez13 You are right. I've read that passage before, but the weight of that statement never hit me--until now, after you pointed it out. Why do we call priests "fathers"?

[@justsaying9006]

We should talk in a reverent and respectful way about God and the Holy Scripture. And I'm not sure what 'yo, what's up man'- rapper style and expressions like 'chill with God' has to do with bowing down the head and knees before the Lord

[@timothyjfry]

For the same reason you call your dad “father”: priests, as shepherds of the faithful, are spiritual parents to us, leading us in ways of righteousness. These things must be read in context. What Christ was talking about here is how the Pharisees were seeking after the honor of the title “Rabbi”. There is nothing wrong with calling someone Rabbi, but there is something wrong with a person letting that go to their head. I was in court one time (in my role as a police officer lol) and the defendant was a PHd. When the judge addressed him, he called him “mister”, as in “Mr. Smith”. The defendant responded, “Please call me Dr. Smith; I believe I have earned it!” To everyone’s delight, the judge turned to the prosecutor and said, “Wait a minute… we all hold Juris Doctor degrees… we should ALL be calling EACH OTHER “doctor”.” Following this came the old schtick from the movie “Airplane”, with BOTH attorneys and the judge repeatedly calling each other “doctor”, followed by much laughter, followed by the judge, once again, referring to the defendant as “Mr. Smith” (or whatever his name was). This is the sense in which Jesus tells his story, and in which he instructs us - in similar fashion to how that judge demonstrated - to call “no man on Earth Father”. One side note: if Jesus meant this literally, we would not be able to keep the commandment given to Moses to honor thy… well, you get it. Here’s the scripture - in context - for you to check out: “Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries[a] wide and the tassels on their garments long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; 7 they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others. 8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. 10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. 11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.“

[@channeljan8529]

Lectio Divina along with the Holy Rosary and Jesus Prayer form the basis of my life of prayer and meditation. Thanks for this explanation Father, God bless!

[@underthefeathers6642]

the best simple instruction on LD i have found on the internet so far after hours of searching. thank you.

[@etienne-victordepasquale668]

That's one great insight, Fr Josh. It hadn't struck me that this passage leads me to consult Jesus before going out to serve.

[@mb3164]

me too! I never saw that

[@FrJohnBrownSJ]

Keep up the good work, Fr. Josh.

[@linelizcartagena3266]

Father Josh thank you so much for this explanation ☺️ I'm 26 and it's amazing to have this explained to me by such a hip priest lol you seem cool and I'm grateful Jesus has people like you working for him 🖤 God bless you

[@samnyanja9959]

clear and precise. 8 have been practicing this form of prayer and my spiritual life has been an epic transformation. thanks for the teaching

[@mattsmith7772]

Excellent video. Short, concise, powerful

[@TheInlove247]

More!!!! We need more of Fr.Josh!!!

[@chiarabirocchi1547]

"Just chiiiill"😂Thank you for this!🙏❤

[@delisabuckingham-taylor9801]

Thank you for making lectio divina so accessible! A delightful explanation!

[@samcorine]

we need more Father Josh videos!

[@RethinkChurchUMC]

That moment when a piece of scripture keeps getting called to your attention... that keeps happening with Luke 10, right now. Thanks for informative and uplifting video Fr. Josh and Ascension!

[@animula6908]

What a beautiful method. Elegant and simple enough to begin practicing. Lovely example too. Thank you, and thank the Lord for you.

[@brianoger6948]

This is great - I love the simple approach here and your authenticity.

[@ruthclive-smith]

So grateful to have listened to this. Never knew about this way of connecting with our God. So simply explained. Thku Father Josh 💟✝️💟

[@chackojegan6868]

This is so amazing! I love it when he said "The bible is God's letter to us".. so true

[@onsitereflexology5581]

Nice thanks Father Josh for helping us new to faith understanding this concept

[@Rugbylacroose4life]

Thank you Fr! God Bless you!!

[@charbellbn5594]

Father, we have not heard from you for a long time. Please present with new subject. Thank you Father. We miss you.

[@tipofmytongue1024]

we need more Priests like Fr Josh.

[@dawnswan1035]

Thank you, Father! I never knew the meaning behind Lectio Divina, but you did a great job clearly explaining the meaning.

[@griseldazampelunghe7692]

Gracias!! Gracias me fue de mucha utilidad .Bendiciones

[@pamelaclark2188]

Thank you Father Josh for such practical teaching!

[@magazineman3910]

THANKS A LOT, FATHER JOSH, VERY HELPFUL!!

[@gabbym6944]

This really helped father, thank you very much!!

[@-HadiSamerFranssis]

6 years have been past from this video and still is helpfull thanks father Josh.

[@stefanoschiattone9154]

That was very epic, thank you for teaching me in such a simple way!

[@benjnavarro28]

I just wanted to say this video was really helpful and everything was really well-explained and clear. Thank you, Fr. Josh!

[@marleeshore1387]

Mmmmm you brought the flava to Ascension God Bless you

[@alymay0303]

Thanks so much, Fr. Josh! I've been looking for a simple way to understand lectio divina, and this is exactly it! Keep up the good work!

[@marcusfrancis7975]

Jussst chill

[@epicstyle4657]

HAHA

[@PerfectNormal]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYjNaYyulphjb6c. Let’s Chill by Guy. That’s what Father is singing.

[@lucyuganda9799]

Jusssssst chill

[@izzyfaith6.8]

🎶Jussst chill 🎶 Alright, my Guy (pun intended)!😆

[@Gate-of-Dawn]

Great job in simpy explaining it in a way everyone can understand

[@anitavela-johnson1757]

Excellent! Such a clear, concise description and I truly loved the example. Thank you!

[@alebeau4106]

Utterly speechless. A cousin of mine got married about 2 months ago. He was the celebrating priest. Can’t believe to see him doing videos on Ascension Presents. So cools

[@ipso-kk3ft]

Right on point! I would also personally recommend the Gospels as a starting point for those new to Bible reading.

[@veronicac6969]

I needed this. I am so grateful to have found this video.

[@thangoeun]

Thank you God, Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit. Thank you Father Josh for sharing Great understanding 🙏

[@GrammyAmanda]

💕thank you for this explanation

[@nepholight2465]

He is so chill

[@patriciadelany6699]

Wow! I so needed this today. I have heard Bishop Baron refer to Lectio Divina and had no idea what he was talking about. I thought it was something for priests! It is for everyone! These steps make it much easier to read the Bible. Thank you and God Bless you Fr. Josh!

[@RyanLynch1]

I love Father Josh!

[@jordandupont1706]

Father Josh, I Appreciate You

[@matermedical7731]

Very well explained Fr Josh. Very good work. Thank-You

[@rangsilandrew3542]

God bless you Fr Josh

[@ashlandcity2004]

This video is such a gem! Thanks to the man, Father Josh!

[@90sdimples]

Thank you! This helped me very much! Even after being in a group this cleared many things for me.

[@pattiekelly3742]

Very good Fr. Josh. Thank you.

[@joedulis]

Thank you so much Fr Josh for the simple explanation.

[@maryj7423]

thank you Fr. Josh!

[@albertaowusu3536]

Thank you For Josh.✝️✝️✝️

[@sweets9946]

We need more priests like Father Josh! May Our Lord Jesus Christ send the Holy Spirit upon you that you may continue to help all of us find the deep love God has for us and understand and live by it!!!

[@PracticallyBiblical]

Nice and simple explanation of Lectio Divina! I most appreciate the reason you stated for doing this video - teaching people how to pray with the Scriptures. We need to do more of this type of equipping in our churches... and right here online for those who are exploring. Glad to see it!

[@escabrosa1]

I like it. Thanks Father Josh.

[@diannedelledera3096]

Just had this reading today! I never fully understood it. Thank you for explaining the gospel and for explaining lectio divina.

[@charmainecarter7553]

Thanks Fr. Josh!!

[@B-Mo-Dinero]

Padre, you are amazing. Thank you so much for this!

[@joshuaehl1481]

Fantastic message.

[@shelleydenison]

"Just chill with the Lord" yessss

[@JesusMary_I_Loveyousavesouls]

Thanks Fr Josh

[@toddcarver1430]

Thank you Father. Great Holy stuff.

[@Joliebebe2001]

Thank you Father 🙏🏽♥️

[@skylarjxdn7648]

I love his vibe so awesome

[@user-mf7gc9nu6o]

Thank You so much! God Bless

[@MorreHope]

Thank you. God bless.

[@dianajanna7228]

Love you father!!

[@curiousgeorge555]

Excellent, brother!

[@madamimadam4958]

AWESOME FATHER

[@BrotherNeilBrendan]

Thank you Fr

[@mi2401]

Amazing. Thank you Father

[@yogigirl1173]

Thank you! Love this!!

[@lauracastells-ortlieb7486]

Thank you Fr. Josh! I am grateful for your explanation of Lectio Divina. Now I understand this ancient practice better.

[@lingmingching1]

Thank you! God bless.

[@xXUrObOrOSXx]

He's so cool! Awesome video

[@joeb.fromsydneyaustralia5313]

Excellent explaination - thanks.

[@jessemontagnino]

More Father Josh, please.

[@TheXone7]

This was so Great!!! Thank you.

[@tubejim101]

It does help. Thank you.

[@judieribic7212]

Thank you. Great help

[@pete9688]

I have to say that I have been reading , taking an online course on spiritual mediation and They always refer to this method and although they explain it somehow differently , I didn’t completely understand it. After watching you video Fr. I got it ! You speak my Language I guess ! Lol! Thank you.

[@elizabethgachimu2756]

It does help me, very well put

[@figureitout7026]

Awesome video, thanks a lot! God bless

[@kimfleury]

Thank you!

[@queenmarys3756]

thanks u father it helped me a lot

[@itzeddie4168]

Thank you priest man, very cool

[@danolson6476]

Thank you!!!

[@diannaachando9160]

mind blowing. I'm gonna try this today

[@leonv1559]

Thank you

[@MrCountryboyJim]

Excellent Fr Josh.. Thank you, you really explained it so well and so simply. I will share this a lot. God Bless you.

[@TheMedialitz]

Awesome, sweet and simple. Something I can do right away! Thanks

[@imommtube]

Just like that. Simple, practical and beautiful thanks a lot

[@Emma7_Channel]

Really very work

[@deannasalas7266]

thank you! simple n right to the point

[@IanChai]

God bless you, father Josh.