From information to transformation -- sacred reading is an ancient practice that can help us navigate the modern world. In this podcast, Lory Widmer Hess, an author, spiritual director, caregiver, and lifelong seeker of wholeness, explores reading as a contemplative doorway to deeper levels of peace, insight, and connectedness. Whatever your spiritual tradition or practice, or even if you have none, you are invited to join in the practice and make it your own.<br /><br />Episodes are published every other Sunday, with breaks between seasons. Each season is seven episodes long, with a bonus conversation or interview at the end.<br /><br />Lory also hosts free online meetings where participants can practice Sacred Reading together - visit <a href="http://sacredreading.org" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">sacredreading.org</a> to learn more. <a href="https://enterenchanted.com/sacred-reading" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"></a><br /><br />
In this episode, I share a simple sequence you can use as a Sacred Reading practice on your own or in a group. The text I've chosen is the first Psalm from the Christian and Jewish scriptures, one of the great Wisdom documents of the world. If you would prefer a secular, non-religious text, I will offer that in the next episode in two weeks. Please visit sacredreading.org for information about free online meetings you can join, to practice with me and others.
What is the practice of sacred reading? This episode offers a brief overview of the origins and form of the practice, which is rooted in the monastic tradition of lectio divina. The four movements or steps of the practice are described: read, reflect, respond, and rest, and some suggestions and resources for further exploration are given.For free online meetings exploring sacred reading with others, guided by Lory Widmer Hess, visit sacredreading.org.