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Lectio Divina Season 5

"I would like in particular to recall and recommend the ancient tradition of Lectio Divina: the diligent reading of Sacred Scripture accompanied by prayer brings about that intimate dialogue in which the person reading hears God who is speaking, and in praying, responds to him with trusting openness of heart (cf. Dei Verbum- n.25) If it is effectively promoted, this practice will bring to the Church - I am convinced of it - a new spiritual springtime."
- Pope Benedict XVI , September 2005

Lectio Divina is not a catechesis or a teaching but it is a prayer, a divine reading, a personal encounter with God in Sacred Scripture.

Each episode begins with a glimpse of Cardinal Collins presiding over Vespers at St. Michael's Cathedral in downtown Toronto. Lectio Divina follows immediately afterwards. In each session Cardinal Collins slowly reads an excerpt from Scripture, offers a short reflection, and invites the congregation to quietly meditate on the passage.

The theme for the 2011/12 series is The New Evangelization. This year's Lectio Divina will focus on the scriptural passages that highlight what is meant by being a witness to Christ, bringing the Good News into this world.

Below are dates for the broadcast edition of Lectio Divina with Cardinal Thomas Collins.

Sunday, September 18 - The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35)
Sunday, October 9 - We have Seen his Glory (John 1:1-1)
Sunday, December 11 - You shall be my Witnesses (Acts: 1:1-14)
Sunday, January 15 - Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)
Sunday, February 12 - Philip Preaching (Acts 8:1-14)
Sunday, March 11 - Conversion of St. Paul (Acts 9:1-22)
Sunday, April 8 - Spirit and Flesh (Romans 7:21-8-17) - Special Air time at 7 & 11pm ET
Sunday, May 13 - New Life in Christ (Colossians 3:1-17)
Sunday, June 10 - Living Hope and Holy Lives (I Peter 1:3-25)

Each broadcast begins at 9pm ET, with an encore presentation the following Thursday at 9pm ET.

**Please note that these are broadcast dates. For more information on Lectio Divina with Archbishop Thomas Collins, including the Cathedral schedule, and archive of previous sessions, visit the Archdiocese of Toronto website.

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