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COR Program with Lectio Divina

Mission

COR (Latin for “heart”) exists to refocus Catholic men on Jesus Christ by forming faith, virtue, and interior discipline. We do this through a brotherhood rooted in prayer, spiritual formation, and authentic fraternity, so that men are strengthened for family life, parish life, and steady Christian leadership.

The Heart of COR

At the heart of COR is Lectio Divina, the Church’s ancient practice of praying with Sacred Scripture. We receive the Word in reverent silence and prayer, listening for what the Lord is saying and allowing Scripture to form us from within.

Gatherings

COR gatherings offer Catholic men the opportunity to:

  • Encounter Christ through Lectio Divina
  • Join in communal prayer in a disciplined, reverent setting
  • Deepen their love of Scripture and the faith of the Church
  • Build real fraternity through consistent presence and mutual encouragement
  • Grow in virtue and carry that strength back to their families, parish, and community

What to Expect

A COR gathering is simple, structured, and reverent:

  • Opening prayer
  • Scripture proclaimed slowly
  • Silence for reflection
  • Scripture proclaimed again
  • Silence for reflection
  • Optional sharing (you may pass at any time)
  • Closing prayer

Benefits of COR

Through shared prayer, Scripture, and brotherhood, COR fosters a stable spiritual environment where men are encouraged, challenged, and supported. Over time, men grow in attentiveness to God, greater clarity of conscience, and a steadier Christian life that turns prayer into action.

Who Can Participate

All men of the parish are welcome. No prior experience with Lectio Divina is required. You can come as you are, participate quietly, and simply enter into the prayer of the Church with other Catholic men.