Leap to flame...
‘We read under the eye of God until the heart is touched and leaps to flame.’ Dom Columba Marmion These words provide a beautiful picture of what reading the Bible can be. We read in the presence of God. We read until God's words burst to life, like a bonfire on a cold winter’s night. What an exciting approach to the Bible, one that can inspire our children as well as all ages. God wants to speak with our children through the words in the Bible. Dom Columba Marmion is talking about an ancient way of reading the Bible called Lectio Divina. This method involves reading the words slowly and thoughtfully, working through four steps. The four steps are: lectio (reading), meditatio (meditatio), oratio (prayer) and contemplatio (contemplation). When I use this method with children I phrase it this way: - Read - Reflect - Respond - Rest Here's what happened on one of our children's camps. __________________________________________...