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Lectio Divina Newsletter

Dear Friend,

Welcome to our May Newsletter: The Commissioning of the Disciples. In this edition you will find a very interesting article by Martin Teulan as he reflects on the essential mission of our Church.

Adam Phillips explores the significance of our call to evangelize, especially to our youth.

Dr Laurie Woods shares his understanding of all the readings for this Sunday, and Bishop David Walker shares his insights about the Great Commissioning.

Why does the Catholic Church exist?

You will have seen the books and videos from the famous author Simon Sinek. He always says that when you join any organisation, you should always ask “Why?” So the question for today is: “Why does the Catholic Church exist?” The Catholic Church exists for two reasons. The first is to acknowledge and worship God as the Creator of the universe and our loving Father/Mother. The…

The Ascension and the Courage to Go

Lectio Reflection – Solemnity of the Ascension – Matthew 28:16-20 (Year A 2026) There is something deeply moving about the final scene of Matthew’s Gospel. The disciples return to Galilee, back to where so much of it began, and there on the mountain Jesus gives them their final commission. What strikes me each time I reflect on this Gospel is that Matthew does not present the…

The Power of Encounter

In Matthew 28:16–20, the disciples gather on the mountain where Jesus had called them to go. The mountain becomes a place of encounter, worship, commissioning, and even doubt. This passage speaks deeply into the heart of youth ministry today. As youth leaders, we too are constantly leading young people towards moments of encounter with Christ, inviting them to climb the mountain and experience the presence of…

The Ascension of the Lord – Year A

The feast of the Ascension commemorates the end of Christ’s earthy mission and his return to the Father. Jesus promised he would act as our intercessor and support, so this feast is loaded with hope and trust. Christ is no longer physically present, but he is with us in a different form of presence. Acts 1:1-11 Luke tells us at the beginning of his Acts of…

Lectio Reflection – Solemnity of the Ascension – Matthew 28:16-20 (Year A 2026)

In the gospel today we find the foundation of the Church. The command of Jesus to carry on the work that he has been doing. Welcome to a transformative journey…

Lectio Reflection – Sixth Sunday of Easter – 14:15-21 (Year A 20206)

Today the gospel centers around Jesus as shepherd. The contrast between the Pharisees as false shepherds and Jesus as the true Shepherd. Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve…

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