The Word of All Life

The Word of All Life

Margaret Rizza

"Contemplative prayer and scripture are now lifelines which give me strength as I struggle to live out my life according to Gospel values. The silence of contemplative prayer, cleanses the mind of all the unnecessary baggage which is carried around making way for the Word to be received unimpeded by the ear of the heart."

"It has been a tremendous joy for me to prepare the material for The Word of All Life which is a brief and simplified overview of this beautiful way of praying over scripture - Lectio Divina."

Lectio Divina Through Words & Music: A Brief Summary

Select a short passage from Scripture. Read the passage slowly several times allowing the words to flow from head to heart. As you begin to be familiar with the passage notice which words, phrases, ideas strike you, that you have been drawn to. As the passage is reduced to just a few words or phrases repeat them, letting them flood your whole being. Pray with the words, phrases which have been given to you and, as you go about your daily work, let them mingle with life's experiences.

The CD is divided into 15 tracks, two of which have words woven in with the music.

You can dip in and out of the various tracks using those which you find most helpful. The music tracks could be used as a preparation for your quiet time.

Margaret Rizza