Lectio Divina for August 1, 2026
Lectio Divina for July 1, 2026
Lectio Divina for June 1, 2026
Dear Friends,
Communal prayer is foundational to the Church’s mission in Scripture, serving as a catalyst for unity, divine guidance, empowerment by the Holy Spirit, and effective evangelism. We pray communally throughout our shared liturgies, including a distinct collect for each week. I would ask that we take a further step in praying together as a means of discernment. We will be offering a short scripture each month, and I ask you to use lectio divina with your congregation as a means of hearing God’s guidance, using the questions provided.
I would ask you to do the following:
- Do a brief period of lectio divina on the selected scripture at each of your vestry meetings,
- Encourage others to do the same at other appropriate meetings,
- Invite your congregation to incorporate the practice into their personal devotions,
- Pray for discernment about what comes out of these sessions, and
- Share with me what you think God might be saying, to the congregation and/or to the Diocese.
I know you all have a lot on your plates, and I am grateful for your faithfulness. My own prayer is that this collective prayerful discernment will be a sip of cool water, not just “one more thing,” and that it will point us forward in our shared ministry. I look forward to whatever God reveals!
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
–1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, NRSV
Faithfully,
The Rt. Rev. Ketlen A. Solak, D.Min.
IX Bishop of Pittsburgh
Click here for more information about Lectio Divina in a group setting.
Also see Lectio Divina: A Beginner’s Guide.
