by ernie | Dec 12, 2019 | Standfast Cast
As we apply the Scriptures, we need to be able to see the Gospel in the text (Evangelii). Where is the pattern of redemption shown, the glory of grace extended, the promise of forgiveness established, and the merit of Jesus laid upon us? And, there’s this,...
by ernie | Dec 5, 2019 | Standfast Cast
Once you’ve reflected on the chapter AND spent time praying through it, it is now time to respond to it. (The Respond page of the Keystones includes Contemplatio, Evangelii, and Memoria.) We begin those three with Contemplatio, that is, apply. ...
by ernie | Nov 21, 2019 | Standfast Cast
After reading and discovering what the passage says, we move to prayer… In fact, we take time to stop to pray through the whole passage (Oratio). We might begin in several places… What is there to be thankful for here? How does this prompt us...
by ernie | Nov 14, 2019 | Standfast Cast
After reading the passage (Lectio), the second step in Divine Reading (Lectio Divina) is to think through what the chapter is teaching (Meditatio). What does it mean? How should it be understood? How should the passage be interpreted? Is it primarily indicative...
by ernie | Nov 7, 2019 | Standfast Cast
When you open the Keystones book, you’ll notice that there’s a two-page spread for each chapter of the Bible. The left side contains three Reflection steps; the right side contains three Respond steps. Over the next few talks, we’ll discuss each of...