Lectio Divina National Conference: The Annunciation, Mary as Our Model

You are invited to join us on Saturday, October 15th, for a free 3-hour Lectio Divina Conference as we look to Our Blessed Mother, specifically in The Annunciation, for our model in practicing lectio. Whether you are a beginner or not, you are welcome to attend as we try to deepen our practice and bring more awareness to lectio divina. As stated in Verbum Domini (#87) regarding various approaches to Sacred Scripture, "the greatest attention was paid to lectio divina, which is truly 'capable of opening up to the faithful the treasures of God’s word, but also of bringing about an encounter with Christ, the living word of God'".

This event is sponsored by Sisters of the Word Apostolate (SOW). Sarah Christmyer shares her passion for lectio divina as our keynote speaker.

Please don't forget to register and bring your Bible!

Sarah Christmyer is a Catholic author, Bible teacher, and speaker with a special love for lectio divina and journaling as ways to draw close to Christ in Scripture. She is the co-developer and founding editor of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible study program and author or co-author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies. Her latest book is Becoming Women of the Word: How to Answer God’s Call with Purpose and Joy (Ave Maria Press). Sarah serves as an adjunct faculty member at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia and as a board member of the Malvern Retreat House in Malvern, PA. She blogs at ComeIntoTheWord.com.

8:00am-8:40am Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (Church)

8:40am-9:00am Gathering/Check-In (Parish Life Center Hall)

9:00am-9:15am Welcome (Parish Life Center)

9:15am-10:15am Talk by Sarah Christmyer (Parish Life Center)

10:15am-10:30am Break (Parish Life Center Hall)

10:30am-11:30am Talk by Sarah Christmyer (Parish Life Center)

11:30am-12:00pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction (Church)

12:00pm Closing with Angelus Prayer (Church)

• Light, complimentary refreshments will be available.

Please keep in mind that the following accommodation is only a recommendation and does not include a special group rate. However, it is conveniently located off the expressway, 5 miles from St. Petronille Parish. There are a variety of restaurants in the listed hotel area and downtown Glen Ellyn as well.

Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Downers Grove, an IHG Hotel

Address: 3031 Finley Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Phone: (630) 810-9500

Host or Publisher Sisters of the Word Apostolate - SOW Lectio