'Deriving from an ancient Benedictine prayer practice known as lectio divina, or sacred reading, auditio divina provides us with a similar practice in which we engage in sacred listening. This booklet will introduce readers to the background behind the power of music, how music effects our whole being, the historical and spiritual roots of lectio divina, and finally the process of using auditio divina to delve deeper into the words and music of our lives.