Lectio Divina with Bishop David Walker

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Lectio Divina, a spiritual resource offering weekly Gospel reflection videos to help deepen your faith and prepare for the upcoming Sunday. Join Bishop David, Fr John, and Virginia as they guide you through the process. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or a deeper connection with the Word, Lectio Divina offers a space for contemplation, prayer, and growth in your spiritual journey.

Lectio Divina

Divine reading, an ancient practice of prayerful Scripture meditation, designed to foster a deep, personal encounter with God.

The process involves four key steps:

lectio (reading), where you slowly and attentively read a passage of Scripture;

meditatio (meditation), in which you reflect on the text and allow it to speak to your heart;

oratio (prayer), a time for responding to God’s Word with your own prayers; and

contemplatio (contemplation), where you simply rest in God’s presence, allowing the Scripture to transform your life.

Listen with the ear of your Heart – Approaching Scripture

https://youtu.be/nX4ZrgNsBEQ 1. Two Ways of Reading Scripture The Second Vatican Council affirmed two complementary ways of approaching the Scriptures: The historical-critical way, and The theological or spiritual way. The Historical – Critical Way This approach belongs to those with the academic training required to arrive…

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YouTube Video UExPN0M5eUdHZk9SOV8taWNMeUwzOHczZjF4REQzSDlGMy5DRTcwNEVBNEEyQTZDM0Ex Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into the profound practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual meditation technique rooted in ancient traditions. In this video, we unlock the secrets of Lectio Divina and explore its profound impact on spiritual growth and mindfulness. https://lectiodivina.com.au If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don't forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:18 First Reading 2:53 Bishop David Walker 7:25 Fr John Frauenfelder 8:00 Mrs Virginia Ryan 9:19 Self Reflection 9:24 Second Reading 11:28 Bishop David Walker 12:01 Fr John Frauenfelder 12:32 Mrs Virginia Ryan 13:38 Self Reflection 14:24 Farewell & Final Prayer Matthew 11:2-16 2 Now John had heard in prison what the Messiah was doing and he sent his disciples to ask him, 3 ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to expect someone else?’ 4 Jesus answered, ‘Go back and tell John what you hear and see; 5 the blind see again, and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life and the good news is proclaimed to the poor; 6 and blessed is anyone who does not find me a cause of stumbling.’ 7 As the men were leaving, Jesus began to talk to the people about John, ‘What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed swaying in the breeze? 8 Then what did you go out to see? Someone wearing fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothes are to be found in royal palaces. 9 Then what did you go out for? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is the one of whom it is written: Look, I am going to send my messenger ahead of you to prepare the way before you. 11 ‘Amen I say to you, of the children born to women, none has been raised up greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of Heaven is greater than he. 12 Since John the Baptist came, up to this present time, the kingdom of Heaven has been subjected to violence and the violent are taking it by storm. 13 For all the prophets and the Law prophesied until John the Baptist; 14 and he, if you will accept it, is Elijah who was to come. 15 Anyone who has ears should listen!
Lectio Reflection – Third Sunday of Advent – Matthew 11:2-15 (Year A 2025)
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Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into the profound practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual meditation technique rooted in ancient traditions. In this video, we unlock the secrets of Lectio Divina and explore its profound impact on spiritual growth and mindfulness. https://lectiodivina.com.au If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don't forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:18 First Reading 2:53 Bishop David Walker 7:25 Fr John Frauenfelder 8:00 Mrs Virginia Ryan 9:19 Self Reflection 9:24 Second Reading 11:28 Bishop David Walker 12:01 Fr John Frauenfelder 12:32 Mrs Virginia Ryan 13:38 Self Reflection 14:24 Farewell & Final Prayer Matthew 11:2-16 2 Now John had heard in prison what the Messiah was doing and he sent his disciples to ask him, 3 ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to expect someone else?’ 4 Jesus answered, ‘Go back and tell John what you hear and see; 5 the blind see again, and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life and the good news is proclaimed to the poor; 6 and blessed is anyone who does not find me a cause of stumbling.’ 7 As the men were leaving, Jesus began to talk to the people about John, ‘What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed swaying in the breeze? 8 Then what did you go out to see? Someone wearing fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothes are to be found in royal palaces. 9 Then what did you go out for? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is the one of whom it is written: Look, I am going to send my messenger ahead of you to prepare the way before you. 11 ‘Amen I say to you, of the children born to women, none has been raised up greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of Heaven is greater than he. 12 Since John the Baptist came, up to this present time, the kingdom of Heaven has been subjected to violence and the violent are taking it by storm. 13 For all the prophets and the Law prophesied until John the Baptist; 14 and he, if you will accept it, is Elijah who was to come. 15 Anyone who has ears should listen!
Lectio Reflection – Third Sunday of Advent – Matthew 11:2-15 (Year A 2025)
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Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into the profound practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual meditation technique rooted in ancient traditions. In this video, we unlock the secrets of Lectio Divina and explore its profound impact on spiritual growth and mindfulness. https://lectiodivina.com.au If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don't forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:18 First Reading 2:15 Bishop David Walker 9:43 Fr John Frauenfelder 10:52 Mrs Virginia Ryan 13:19 Self Reflection 13:29 Second Reading 15:20 Bishop David Walker 16:05 Mrs Virginia Ryan 16:26 Fr John Frauenfelder 17:35 Self Reflection 18:14 Farewell & Final Prayer Matthew 3:1-12 1 In those days, John the Baptist came proclaiming in the desert of Judaea, 2 saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven has drawn near.’ 3 This was the man spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said: A voice of one crying in the desert, ‘Prepare a way for the Lord, make his paths straight.’ 4 John himself wore a garment of camel-hair with a leather belt round his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then Jerusalem and all Judaea and the whole region around the Jordan district kept going out to him, 6 and they were baptised by him in the River Jordan as they confessed their sins. 7 But seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism he said to them, ‘Brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrathd to come? 8 Produce fruit worthy of repentance, 9 and do not be satisfied with saying to yourselves, “We have Abraham as our father,” 4 for I tell you, God can raise children for Abraham from these stones. 10 Even now the axe is being laid to the root of the trees, so any tree failing to produce good fruit is cut down and thrown on the fire. 11 I baptise you with water for repentance, but the one who comes after me is more powerful than I, and I am not fit to carry his sandals; he will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 12 His winnowing-fan is in his hand; he will clear his threshing-floor and gather his wheat into his barn; but the chaff he will burn in a fire that never goes out.’
Lectio Reflection – Second Sunday of Advent – Matthew 3:1-12 (Year A 2025)
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Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into the profound practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual meditation technique rooted in ancient traditions. In this video, we unlock the secrets of Lectio Divina and explore its profound impact on spiritual growth and mindfulness. https://lectiodivina.com.au If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don't forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:14 First Reading 1:24 Bishop David Walker 6:49 Fr John Frauenfelder 7:37 Mrs Virginia Ryan 9:34 Self Reflection 9:43 Second Reading 11:11 Fr John Frauenfelder 10:26 Bishop David Walker 11:11 Fr John Frauenfelder 11:41 Mrs Virginia Ryan 13:25 Self Reflection 13:58 Farewell & Final Prayer Matthew 24:37-44 37 As it was in Noah’s day, so will be the coming of the Son of man.] 38 For in those days before the Flood people were eating, drinking, taking wives, taking husbands, until the day Noah went into the ark, 39 and they suspected nothing till the Flood came and swept them all away. So will be the coming of the Son of man. 40 Then of two men in the fields, one is taken, one left; 41 of two women grinding at the mill, one is taken, one left. 42 So stay awake, because you do not know the day when your master is coming. 43 ‘You may be sure of this, that if the householder had known at what time of the night the burglar would come, he would have stayed awake and would not have allowed anyone to break through the wall of his house. 44 Therefore, you too must stand ready, because the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Lectio Reflection – First Sunday of Advent – Matthew 24:37-44 (Year A 2025)
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Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into the profound practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual meditation technique rooted in ancient traditions. In this video, we unlock the secrets of Lectio Divina and explore its profound impact on spiritual growth and mindfulness. https://lectiodivina.com.au If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don't forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:31 First Reading 2:10 Bishop David Walker 7:31 Mrs Virginia Ryan 9:16 Fr John Frauenfelder 10:58 Self Reflection 11:11 Second Reading 13:06 Bishop David Walker 13:58 Fr John Frauenfelder 14:31 Mrs Virginia Ryan 15:48 Self Reflection 16:24 Farewell & Final Prayer Luke 23:25-43 33 When they reached the place called The Skull, there they crucified him and the criminals, one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.’e Then they cast lots to share out his clothing. 35 The people stood watching. As for the leaders, they scoffed at him saying, ‘He saved others, let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, the Chosen One.’ 36 The soldiers mocked him too, coming up to him, offering him vinegar, 37 and saying, ‘If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.’ 38 There was also an inscription over him: ‘This is the King of the Jews’. The good thief 39 One of the criminals hanging there jeered at him: ‘Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us.’ 40 But in reply the other rebuked him saying. ‘Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence? 41 And we justly, for we are getting what we deserve for what we did. But this man did nothing wrong.’ 42 Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ 43 He answered him, ‘Amen I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.’
Lectio Reflection – Feast of Christ the King – Luke 23:35-43 (Year C 2025)
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Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into the profound practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual meditation technique rooted in ancient traditions. In this video, we unlock the secrets of Lectio Divina and explore its profound impact on spiritual growth and mindfulness. https://lectiodivina.com.au If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don't forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:30 First Reading 3:04 Bishop David Walker 7:27 Fr John Frauenfelder 8:05 Mrs Virginia Ryan 12:00 Second Reading 13:32 Mrs Virginia Ryan 13:51 Fr John Frauenfelder 14:21 Bishop David Walker 15:39 Self Reflection 16:26 Farewell & Final Prayer Luke 21:9-19 8 But he said, ‘Take care not to be led astray, for many will come using my name and saying, “I am the one” and “The time is near at hand.” Do not follow them. 9 And when you hear of wars and upheavals, do not be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end will not come at once.’ 10 Then he said to them, ‘Nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 There will be great earthquakes and plagues and famines in various places; there will be terrifying events and great signs from heaven. 12 ‘But before all this happens, they will lay hands on you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for the sake of my name. 13 This will give you opportunity to bear witness. 14 Make up your minds not to prepare your defence in advance, 15 for I myselfc shall give you an eloquence and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to resist or contradict. 16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relations and friends; and they will put some of you to death. 17 You will be hated by all on account of my name, 18 but not a hair of your head will be lost. 19 By your endurance you will win your lives.
Lectio Reflection – Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Luke, 21:5-19 (Year C 2025)
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Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into the profound practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual meditation technique rooted in ancient traditions. In this video, we unlock the secrets of Lectio Divina and explore its profound impact on spiritual growth and mindfulness. https://lectiodivina.com.au If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don't forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:16 First Reading 1`:33 Bishop David Walker 6:53 Fr John Frauenfelder 7:55 Mrs Virginia Ryan 10:30 Self Reflection 10:40 Second Reading 12:01 Bishop David Walker 12:44 Mrs Virginia Ryan 13:09 Fr John Frauenfelder 14:43 Self Reflection 15:22 Farewell & Final Prayer John 2:13-22 13 The time of the Jewish Passover was near and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the Temple he found people selling cattle and sheep and doves, and the money changers sitting there. 15 Making a whip out of cords, he began to drive them all out of the Temple, both sheep and cattle, scattered the money changers’ coins, overturned their tables 16 and said to the dove sellers, ‘Take all this away from here and stop making my Father’s house a market-house.’ [ 17 Then his disciples remembered that it had been written, I am eaten up with zeal for your house. 18 The Jews in reply said, ‘What sign can you show us for doing this?’ 19 Jesus answered, ‘Destroy this Temple, and in three days I will raise it up.’g 20 The Jews replied, ‘It took forty-six years to build this Temple:h are you going to raise it up in three days?’ 21 But he was speaking about the Temple that was his body. 22 When he had been raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the scripture and the words that he had spoken.
Lectio Reflection – Dedication of St. John Lateran John 2:13-22 (Year C 2025)
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