a.) | Lectio | reading the text slowly, or several times |
b.) | Meditatio | mental reflection on the meaning of the words and on the message contained in the text |
c.) | Oratio | Prayer: spontaneous prayer expressing our response to God's word in praise, repentance or petition. |
d.) | Contemplatio | 'prayer of the heart,' focusing our attention on a key word or the central message, (like a 'mantra') to stay with us for the rest of the day. |