ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Lectio Divina

Lectio divina is a fancy word that means "sacred reading". It is a way for people who believe in God to read and understand passages from the Bible.

So, think of the Bible as a special book that has important stories and teachings about God. When we do lectio divina, we take a small part of the Bible and read it over and over again.

First, we read the passage and think about what it means. Then, we read it again and think about how it makes us feel. Next, we read it for the third time and try to connect the passage with our own lives. Finally, we read it one last time and think about how we can use what we learned from it to live better lives.

So, lectio divina is like taking a special time to read a special book and think about what it means for us personally. It helps us feel closer to God and learn more about his teachings.