I was reading my most recent copy of the Pauline Cooperator and came across a wonderful article about praying with Sacred Scripture (or other appropriate text, such as the lives of the saints). I have always wanted to better understand this, so I was very excited to see it. The article can be found in its entirety in the 2010 Pauline Cooperator Magazine, Vol X, No. 2. The article is titled: The Visit: A Journey of Prayer and can be found on pp. 19-23. I'm going to post the Pauline Method of praying in this manner below. I hope many will find it helpful.
1. Reading (Truth)
What does the text say?
Read the text slowly, attentively; then re-read it, pausing on certain phrases, seeking to deepen our understanding of it.
2. Meditation (Way)
What does the text say to me?
I ponder the text, trying to assimilate it. I look at my life through the perspective of the text, and I make practical applications to my life.
3. Prayer (Life)
What does the text lead me to say to God?
I make acts of adoration, thanksgiving and petition.
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