Lectio Divina for 21 January 2025
Lectio “The kingdom of heaven shall be like ten virgins, who, taking their lamps, went out to meet the groom and the bride. But five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. For the five foolish, having brought their lamps, did not take oil with them. Yet truly, the prudent ones brought the oil, […]
Lectio Divina for 20 December 2025
Lectio “Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all peoples: the light of revelation to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.” (Luke 2:29-30) Focus on the depth and gratitude of […]
Lectio Divina for 17 January 2025
Lectio “And they went to Jericho. And as he was setting out from Jericho with his disciples and a very numerous multitude, Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, a blind man, sat begging beside the way. And when he had heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and to say, ‘Jesus, […]
Lectio Divina for 16 January 2025
Lectio “And behold, some men were carrying in the bed of a man who was paralyzed. And they sought a way to bring him in, and to place him before him. And not finding a way by which they might bring him in, because of the crowd, they climbed up to the roof, and they […]
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 […]
