Finding Daily Strength: How 10 Minutes of Scripture Can Transform Your Day

I’ll be honest—there’s a joke out there that “Catholics don’t know the Bible.” For years, I didn’t really read it. I’d hear it at Mass and think, “That’s enough, right?” But one day, a wise spiritual director challenged me. He said, “You love Jesus and Mary, right? Then read His Word.” He showed me this method called Lectio Divina.

It’s simple but powerful. You read a Scripture passage three times or as many times as you want: first you read the passage, then you read it again and this time you ask God to highlight a word or phrase. Then you read it again and ask God what He wants to say to you through that word or phrase. It’s like having a conversation with God where you let Him speak to your heart through scripture.

I tried it for a few months, and it was amazing. I felt nourished and connected to God in a new way. But then, life got busy, and I stopped. I went back to my usual prayers like the Rosary.

Fast forward to a recent youth ministry meeting, and one of the leaders led the teens in Lectio Divina. I joined in, and it felt like God was speaking to me again, saying, “This is what you need.” Since then, I’ve been doing it every day, and it’s made a huge difference.

Here’s the thing: Lectio Divina is not about studying Scripture like it’s a textbook. It’s about letting God’s Word nourish you and give you the strength to get through your day. It’s about listening to what God wants to say to you personally.

So, if you’ve never tried it, I encourage you to give it a shot. It’s a simple way to let God’s Word become part of your day. You might be surprised by the peace and strength it brings.