Experience the Living Word with Bishop David Walker
Migration is not an easy or a pleasant thing for a tiny bird to face. It must turn deliberately from solid land, from food, shelter, a certain measure of security, and fly across an ocean unfriendly to its life, destitute of everything it needs. We make much of the heroism and endurance of our airmen…
We arrive at the fifth Sunday of Lent. The shops have been full of eggs and hot cross buns for weeks now. Amongst all the busyness of preparing for your Easter break and catching up with family and friends, has this Lent been a time of preparation of a different kind for you? What have…
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.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:14 First Reading
3:08 Bishop David Walker
6:36 Mrs Virginia Ryan
7:36 Fr John Frauenfelder
9:00 Self Reflection
9:13 Second Reading
10:49 Bishop David Walker
12:12 Mrs Virginia Ryan
13:23 Fr John Frauenfelder
14:12 Self Reflection
14:52 Farewell & Final Prayer
Luke 13:1-9
Repent or Perish
13 At that very time there were some present who told Jesus[a] about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 He asked them, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? 3 No, I tell you, but unless you repent you will all perish as they did. 4 Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them—do you think that they were worse offenders than all the other people living in Jerusalem? 5 No, I tell you, but unless you repent you will all perish just as they did.”
The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
6 Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7 So he said to the man working the vineyard, ‘See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?’ 8 He replied, ‘Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. 9 If it bears fruit next year, well and good, but if not, you can cut it down.’ ”
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
1:28 First Reading
3:15 Bishop David Walker
9:06 Mrs Virginia Ryan
10:54 Fr John Frauenfelder
12:35 Self Reflection
12:55 Second Reading
14:32 Bishop David Walker
15:20 Fr John Frauenfelder
16:18 Mrs Virginia Ryan
17:34 Self Reflection
18:18 Farewell & Final Prayer
Luke 9:28-36
The Transfiguration
28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus[a] took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. 30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. 31 They appeared in glory and were speaking about his exodus, which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep, but as they awoke they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33 Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us set up three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah,” not realizing what he was saying. 34 While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. 35 Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen;[b] listen to him!” 36 When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.the heart that the mouth speaks.
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Pietro Annigoni’s portrait of St. Joseph the worker, captures a deeply contemplative and strong image of the earthly father of Jesus, humble, hardworking, and quietly devoted to nurturing and protecting Christ. I first encountered this image over 20 years ago during my first retreat as an REC. The portrait hung in the foyer of the Josephite Spirituality…
”May it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1: 26-38 I recall a story published in America of Kristen Weston, an obstetrics nurse at Pine Ridge Hospital in South Dakota. She loved nursing and sees her work among her own Lakota people as a vocation. Kristen wrote about the night she realised…
Reading the Gospels with Bishop David Walker: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Bishop David Walker has spent a lifetime reflecting on the Gospels, studying Scripture, and exploring how they guide Christian discipleship. Now, he invites you to join him in a series of enriching discussion on the Gospels. 🟢 What to Expect:✔️ Weekly Gospel Video…
Reflecting on my first overseas trip, I am reminded of this Gospel reading where Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness and tempted by the devil. This resonates deeply with my own experience as a young teacher, full of the Holy Spirit and joy, embarking on an adventure to explore the world. My…
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
1:55 Bishop David Walker
6:23 Fr John Frauenfelder
9:40 Mrs Virginia Ryan
12:13 Self Reflection
12:29 Second Reading
14:11 Bishop David Walker
15:31 Mrs Virginia Ryan
16:02 Fr John Frauenfelder
16:50 Self Reflection
17:24 Farewell & Final Prayer
Luke 4:1-13
The Testing of Jesus
4 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he was tested by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over he was famished. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread.” 4 Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone.’ ”
5 Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6 And the devil said to him, “To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. 7 If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” 8 Jesus answered him, “It is written,
‘Worship the Lord your God,
and serve only him.’ ”
9 Then the devil led him to Jerusalem and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, 10 for it is written,
‘He will command his angels concerning you,
to protect you,’
11 and
‘On their hands they will bear you up,
so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’ ”
12 Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” 13 When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.