Sacred Space

One of my favorite ways to pray is Lectio Divina, a meditative and thoughtful reading of Sacred Scripture and other inspired texts. I have been practicing a Jesuit form of Lectio, titled Sacred Space, for almost four years now. The amount of insight into my life and my relationship with God that this prayer form has given me is truly amazing.

I have also been able to use this form of prayer when praying one-on-one with friends and in small groups.

Sacred Space was started by a group of Jesuits in Ireland. Every year (and now also during Advent and Lent) the Jesuits publish a book of daily Lectio meditations. If you are interested in this form of prayer, I strongly reccomend these books (they are titled Sacred Space 2010, etc).

For those of you interested in learning more. The Jesuits post a guided Sacred Space meditation on their website each day. The prayers are very similar to those in the books and they are provided free of charge in case you cannot afford the book. You can experience Sacred Space here.

Take a few moments to explore this spiritual practice. I hope it touches you in the same way that it has touched me.

Peace turtles!