CANCELLED-Condensed School of Lectio Divina
With Samuel Rahberg, Sister Virginia Matter, OSB and Kiely Todd Roska
July 24 - 26, 2020
Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of slowly engaging a sacred text over an extended period of time. When it is sustained in this way, lectio divina includes varied moments of reading, reflecting, responding to, and resting in the Word, all with the hope of nourishing and deepending our relationship with God. The Condensed School of Lectio Divina offers contemporary seekers an experiential opportunity to learn this practice with support. Participants in this weekend retreat will receive an introduction to sustained lectio divina, enter times of solitude to meditate with a sacred text significant for them, engage in reflective conversation with other participants, and discuss ways they might integrate lectio divina into their own lives in a sustainable way. The Condensed School of Lectio Divina serves as an excellent introduction to the practice and/or a good review for past participants in the longer School of Lectio Divina. Maximum 20 participants as room arrangements allow.
Sample Schedule
Friday
5:30p Dinner
6:30p Vigil
7:00p Session 1: A Sustained Lectio Framework
8:30p Desert Practice
Saturday
7:00a Shared Quiet
7:30a Breakfast
8:30a Morning Prayer
9:00a Session 2: Four Voices of Scripture
10:00a Break
11:45a Midday Prayer
12:00p Lunch
1:30p Session 3: Eight Thoughts
2:30p Break
2:40p Shared Quiet
3:00p Break
3:20p Session 4: Relationship Between Text and Thoughts
4:30p Break
5:00p Evening Prayer (Feast of St. Benedict)
5:30p Dinner
6:00p Desert Practice
Sunday
7:00a Shared Quiet
7:30a Breakfast
8:00a Session 5: Lectio Divina as a Way of Life
9:00a Break
10:00a Shared Reflection and Closing Blessing
11:00a Eucharist
12:00p Brunch, Leave taking with blessings on your journey
About the Leaders
Samuel Rahberg
Sam Rahberg is former Director of the Benedictine Center and a spiritual director in St. Paul. He is author of Ice Break: A Collection of Poems (Aetos Publications, 2019), Enduring Ministry: Toward a Lifetime of Christian Leadership (Liturgical Press, 2017), and The Gospels in Poem and Image (Aetos Publications, 2016-2019). Sam has experience in parish ministry and holds a master's […]
Learn more about Samuel RahbergSister Virginia Matter, OSB
(Sister Virginia is open to meeting with retreatants, but is no longer meeting with ongoing spiritual directees.) Virginia Matter, OSB is a member of St. Paul’s Monastery and came to the Center from the health care field. She worked in nursing and in pastoral ministry. Virginia has done significant preparation in the area of spirituality, […]
Learn more about Sister Virginia Matter, OSBKiely Todd Roska
Kiely Todd Roska is a former Associate Director of the Benedictine Center. Kiely holds an M.A. in Religion and Theology (United Theological Seminary) as well as a Master's Degree in Public Policy from the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs. She has worked in faith-based nonprofit and congregational settings for over 20 years. Kiely […]
Learn more about Kiely Todd RoskaCategory : Prayer & meditation