Wrap Yourself in Scripture: A Guide for Lectio Divina - Softcover

Dwyer, Karen L.; Dwyer, Lawrence A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0984379231 ISBN 13: 9780984379231

Publisher: Inst for Priestly Formation, 2011

Synopsis

The book WRAP Yourself in Scripture is designed to help you converse with your Heavenly Father by learning a Scripture study method called WRAP. WRAP is an acronym that stands for Write, Reflect, Apply, and Pray. The goal of WRAP is to foster a personal encounter and conversation with Jesus Christ through the Scriptures. The book contains instructions about how to use this Scripture study method, as well as a WRAP worksheet and suggested Scripture passages to use for reflection. WRAP is based on the principles of Lectio Divina (Latin for divine reading or sacred reading), an ancient, yet rediscovered, method of reading, reflecting on, and praying Scripture. This method has been practiced for centuries by the Desert Fathers, the Benedictines, the Carmelites, and various Doctors of the Church, including St. Gregory the Great, St. Jerome, St. John of the Cross, and St. Teresa of Avila, among others. You do not have to be a Church doctor or live in a monastery to practice Lectio Divina. The benefits of reading, meditating on, and praying the Word of God are meant for all Christians.

About this title

About the Author

Karen Dwyer, PhD is Assistant Director of the School of Communications at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, a professor of communication, and the recipient of the University of Nebraska State System Teacher of the Year Award (OTICA). Karen serves on the Board of Directors for KVSS Catholic Radio Station and on the Mission Advisory Council for The Institute for Priestly Formation (IPF) Larry and Karen have written and taught small group Bible studies for twenty-six years. They have been honored with the Our Lady of Guadalupe Award (2008) for their service to IPF. Lawrence A. Dwyer, JD is a practicing attorney in Omaha. He graduated from The Creighton University School of Law and has authored several books on various legal topics. He is Chair of IPFâ TMs Mission Advancement Council. Larry and Karen have written and taught small group Bible studies for twenty-six years. They have been honored with the Our Lady of Guadalupe Award (2008) for their service to IPF.

Edition details

• Publisher: Inst for Priestly Formation
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0984379231
• ISBN 13: 9780984379231
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56