Menumbuhkan Minat Baca Kitab Suci pada Orang Muda Katolik melalui Lectio Divina di Paroki Beato Dionisius Sumbul

Joida Ambarita; Paulus Halek Bere

doi:10.55606/corammundo.v8i2.693

Authors

Joida Ambarita Sekolah Tinggi Pastoral St Bonaventura Keuskupan Agung Medan
Paulus Halek Bere Sekolah Tinggi Pastoral St Bonaventura Keuskupan Agung Medan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55606/corammundo.v8i2.693

Keywords:

Catholic Youth (OMK), Holy Scriptures, Lectio Divina, Qalitative Descriptive Study, Spiritual Formation

Abstract

Interest in reading the Holy Scriptures is an important aspect of faith formation among Catholic Youth (OMK). However, various challenges, such as busy daily activities and the influence of digital media, have hindered the development of a consistent habit of reading the Scriptures. This study aims to describe the interest in reading the Holy Scriptures among Catholic Youth at Beato Dionisius Sumbul Parish and to analyze the use of the Lectio Divina method in fostering this interest. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving ten informants, consisting of the parish priest, a youth mentor, and members of the Catholic Youth community. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The findings indicate that the interest in reading the Holy Scriptures among Catholic Youth has grown, although it has not yet become a consistent habit. The Lectio Divina method has proven effective in helping Catholic Youth read, understand, reflect on, and internalize the Word of God more deeply through the stages of Lectio, Meditatio, Oratio, Contemplatio, and Actio. This method increases their interest in the Holy Scriptures and promotes spiritual growth reflected in their daily lives. Therefore, Lectio Divina can serve as an effective pastoral approach for fostering interest in reading the Holy Scriptures among Catholic Youth.

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