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Consider Pope Benedict XVI's comments on Lectio Divina when speaking to an international congress on Sacred Scripture (September 16, 2005):
"The Church does not live on herself but on the Gospel, and in the Gospel always and ever anew finds the directions for her journey. This is a point that every Christian must understand and apply to himself or herself....The Church knows well that Christ lives in Holy Scripture....It is in fact the Word of God which, through the Holy Spirit, is continuously guiding us anew into the whole truth (cf. Jn 16:13).
In this connection, I would like especially to recall and to recommend the ancient tradition of Lectio Divina: the assiduous reading of Holy Scripture accompanied by prayer realizes that intimate colloquy where, by reading, we listen to God who speaks and, in prayer, we respond to Him with confident openness of heart. This practice, if effectively promoted, will bring to the Church of this I am convinced a new spiritual spring."
Please join us to learn more about this prayer practice during an Introductory Workshop to be held on Saturday, November 20 at 10:30 am (following Centering Prayer).
If you have any questions, please contact Kay Dodson at 248 969 5941.

Bereavement Ministry invites those who have experienced the death of a loved one this year to a Holiday Brunch on Saturday, December 4th from 11:00 to 1:00 in the Multi Purpose Room. Registration is required. Please call Kathie Candella 248.656.8197 or Micele Pecchia at ymampe@aol.com

Advent By Candlelight will be held on December 9th from 7:00 to 9:00 in the Activity Building. Table reservations are being taken now! For information call Cinzia Mancini at 586.212.3113 or Marie Jakubiak at 248.656.8390. See the Parish Bulletin for more information.