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What Is Sacred Reading?

What Is Sacred Reading?

Update: 2025-08-27
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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.
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What Is Sacred Reading?

What Is Sacred Reading?

Lory Widmer Hess