Category Archives: Lectio Divina

Remaining Strong in the New Year

Lectio
“Yahweh is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the protector of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 26:1/27:1)

Meditatio
As we begin a new year, reflect on the strength of the Lord as your foundation. Our Heavnely Father is our unfailing support, a fortress against the uncertainties and challenges that may arise. Consider what fears or anxieties you carry into this year. How does trusting in the Lord’s strength and guidance transform those fears? (more…)

Lectio
“And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.” (Romans 8:28)

Read the verse slowly, emphasising the promise: “all things”—not some, but every circumstance, trial, and joy—are woven together by God for our good. Reflect on the assurance St. Paul offers: God’s providence is active and purposeful, even when unseen or misunderstood. Let this truth sink into your heart, particularly in the areas where you feel doubt or discouragement.
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“Come to me, all you who labour and have been burdened, and I will refresh you.” (Matthew 11:28)

Hear Jesus’ invitation as if He is speaking directly to you. Recognise His tender compassion and willingness to carry your burdens. Notice that His promise is not just temporary relief, but true rest for your soul.

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What burdens can I surrender to Him? Reflect on the weights you carry—physical exhaustion, emotional struggles, spiritual dryness, or worries about the future. What keeps you from resting in Him? Am I willing to accept His rest? Consider whether you fully trust Him to carry your burdens or whether you tend to hold on to them out of fear or pride. How can I respond to His invitation? Meditate on practical ways to turn to Christ when you feel overwhelmed, such as prayer, Scripture, or Eucharistic adoration.
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Lectio
“Hear, O Yahweh, the voice of my supplication, when I pray to you, when I lift up my hands toward your holy temple.” (Psalm 27:2/28:2)

Meditatio
Meditate on the deep trust and intimacy in calling upon the Lord to hear David’s prayer. Picture the act of lifting hands toward the holy Temple—a gesture of surrender, devotion, and hope.

Do I approach God with this same confidence? Reflect on how you bring your petitions before the Lord. Do you pray with faith, trusting that He hears and cares for you? What does it mean to lift my hands toward His holy Temple? Contemplate the significance of this act as a symbol of surrender and worship. Are your prayers offered with a pure heart, directed toward God’s will? How does my prayer life reflect my dependence on the Creator? Consider whether your prayers are regular and heartfelt or sporadic and rushed.
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Lectio
“Yahweh is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the protector of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 26:1/27:1)

Meditatio
Notice the attributes of the Lord mentioned: light, salvation, protector. Meditate on the strength and reassurance these words convey. He illuminates the darkness, delivers from danger, and shields from harm. Absorb the confidence in the psalmist’s rhetorical questions—if the Lord is for us, what can cause fear?
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“Yahweh directs me, and nothing will be lacking to me.” (Psalm 22:1/23:1)

Meditatio
Meditate on the image of the Lord as a shepherd—gentle yet strong, guiding His flock with care and vigilance. In His care, nothing essential will be lacking. This is not a guarantee of material abundance but a pledge that He will sustain and guide you in every need. (more…)

Lectio
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me, and I in him, bears much fruit. For without me, you are able to do nothing.” (John 15:5)

Meditatio
Slowly read the verse, allowing its words to sink into your heart. Recognise the imagery Jesus uses—a living, organic connection between the vine and its branches. Understand the significant truth—the branches cannot survive without the vine. Jesus is our source of life, grace, and growth. Without Him, all efforts are barren. (more…)