Sacred Reading
Lectio Divina
Reading sacred text as a spiritual practice
For a very long time, reading and contemplating sacred texts has been a powerful practice in many spiritual traditions. Lectio Divina (Latin for “Divine Reading”) is a traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation intended to promote communion with God. Some version of this practice has been used in all faith traditions.
Participants in this workshop will learn the discipline of sacred reading and then participate, as a group, in the practice using texts from different traditions. Join us for an evening of exploring the world of sacred reading.
Workshop Leader: Jerry Askew
Jerry Askew is a husband, father, teacher, spiritual director and retreat leader. He is an ordained Deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee, currently assigned to St. John’s Cathedral in Knoxville. Since arriving in Knoxville in 1985, he has served as a university dean, foundation president, healthcare executive and on the boards of over 60 nonprofit organizations at the local, state and national levels.
Join us for this workshop for Sacred Reading
Date: 4 Mondays beginning January 6
Time: 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Location:In person at The Meaningful Life Center
116 Carr St, Knoxville, TN 37922
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