{"id":236,"date":"2024-07-06T00:01:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T21:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiquaecclesia.org\/en\/?p=96"},"modified":"2024-07-06T00:01:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T21:01:59","slug":"lectio-divina-for-6-july-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holy-see.org\/en\/lectio-divina\/lectio-divina-for-6-july-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Divina for 6 July 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>1. Lectio<\/h3>\n<p>Read the passage slowly and attentively, paying close attention to each word and detail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passage:<\/strong> &#8220;And it came to pass, as Jesus spoke these things, a certain woman from the crowd, lifting up her voice, said to him: Blessed is the womb that bore thee and the paps that gave thee suck. But he said: Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God and keep it.&#8221; (Saint Luke 11:27-28)<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>2. Meditatio<\/h3>\n<p>Reflect on the passage, considering what it says about Christ and how it speaks to your own spiritual life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The woman&#8217;s praise<\/strong>: Reflect on the woman&#8217;s spontaneous praise for Mary, recognising the blessedness of being the mother of Jesus. Consider the honour and reverence we give to Mary, the Mother of God.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jesus&#8217; response<\/strong>: Reflect on Jesus&#8217; response, which shifts the focus from physical motherhood to spiritual obedience. Consider how Jesus emphasises the importance of hearing and keeping the word of God.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hearing the word of God<\/strong>: Reflect on what it means to truly hear the word of God. Consider how attentive you are to God&#8217;s word in Scripture and in your daily life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keeping the word of God<\/strong>: Reflect on the call to not only hear but also keep and live out the word of God. Consider how you can better incorporate God&#8217;s teachings into your actions and decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Oratio<\/h3>\n<p>Respond to the passage with prayer, seeking to connect with God through the Gospel.<\/p>\n<p>My Lord Jesus, as I reflect on Thy words, I think of the blessedness of hearing and keeping the Word of God. Help me to listen attentively to Thy word and to live it out faithfully in my daily life. I thank Thee for the example of Mary Thy Blessed Mother, who perfectly embodied obedience to Thy will. Grant me the grace to follow her example and to be a true disciple who hears and keeps Thy word. Amen.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Contemplatio<\/h3>\n<p>Spend some time in silent contemplation, resting in God&#8217;s presence and allowing the truths of the passage to sink deeply into your heart.<\/p>\n<p>Think of yourself in the crowd, hearing the woman&#8217;s praise and Jesus&#8217; response. Feel the call to shift your focus from external honours to internal obedience. Contemplate the importance of being attentive to God&#8217;s word and living it out in your life. Rest in the assurance that true blessedness comes from hearing and keeping God&#8217;s word.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Actio<\/h3>\n<p>Consider how you can apply the insights gained from this passage to your daily life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be attentive to Scripture<\/strong>: Make a daily habit of reading and reflecting on the Scriptures, seeking to hear God&#8217;s word more clearly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live out God&#8217;s word<\/strong>: Identify specific ways you can keep and live out the teachings of Jesus in your daily actions and decisions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emulate Mary<\/strong>: Look to Mary as a model of perfect obedience to God&#8217;s will and strive to follow her example in your own life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share God&#8217;s word<\/strong>: Find opportunities to share the word of God with others, encouraging them to hear and keep it as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice humility<\/strong>: Focus on internal spiritual growth and obedience rather than seeking external honours and recognition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Lectio Read the passage slowly and attentively, paying close attention to each word and detail. Passage: &#8220;And it came to pass, as Jesus spoke these things, a certain woman from the crowd, lifting up her voice, said to him: Blessed is the womb that bore thee and the paps that gave thee suck. 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