Lectio Divina for 15 January 2025
Lectio “Blessed are you when they have slandered you, and persecuted you, and spoken all kinds of evil against you, falsely, for my sake: be glad and exult, for your reward in heaven is plentiful. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (Matthew 5:11-12) In this final Beatitude, focus your attention on […]
Lectio Divina for 14 January 2025
Lectio “Blessed are those who endure persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) Focus your attention on the phrases “endure persecution” and “sake of justice.” Think Christ’s promise of “the kingdom of heaven.” Meditatio Meditate on the courage and faith required to endure persecution for righteousness. Consider […]
Lectio Divina for 13 January 2025
Lectio “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9) Carefully reflect on the words “peacemakers” and “sons of God.” Allow these words to inspire a deeper understanding of your role in fostering peace. Meditatio Meditate on the significance of being a peacemaker. This involves more than avoiding conflict; it […]
Lectio Divina for 12 January 2025
Lectio “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) Carefully think about the words “pure in heart” and “see God.” Let these words illuminate the connection between inner purity and divine vision. Meditatio Meditate on what it means to have a pure heart. Purity involves a heart free from sin, […]
Lectio Divina for 11 January 2025
Lectio “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” (Matthew 5:7) Dwell on the words “merciful” and “obtain mercy.” Reflect on how mercy flows from our Lord and is meant to be shared. Meditatio Meditate on the depth of God’s mercy toward you. Mercy does not always mean pity; rather mercy is an active […]
Lectio Divina for 10 January 2025
Lectio “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.” (Matthew 5:6) When reading this passage, focus on the intensity of “hunger and thirst” and the promise of being “satisfied.” Let these words stir a desire for righteousness and the Lord’s will. Meditatio Meditate on what it means to hunger […]
Lectio Divina for 9 January 2025
Lectio “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be consoled.” (Matthew 5:5) Reflect on the words “mourn” and “consoled” in this passage. Let these words speak to your heart, understanding the depth of God’s promise.
Lectio Divina for 8 January 2025
Lectio “Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth.” (Matthew 5:4) Read this verse slowly, letting each word settle in your heart. Focus on “meek” and “possess the earth.”
Lectio Divina for 7 January 2025
Lectio “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) Reflect on each word in this verse. Focus on “poor in spirit” and “kingdom of heaven.”
Lectio Divina for 6 January 2025 (Epiphany)
Lectio “Then, seeing the star, they were gladdened by a very great joy. And entering the home, they found the boy with his mother Mary. And so, falling prostrate, they worshipped him. And opening their treasures, they offered him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:10-11) When reading this passage, think about the Magi’s journey, […]
