{"id":27337,"date":"2024-10-06T22:59:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T22:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=27337"},"modified":"2024-10-16T23:36:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T23:36:10","slug":"lectio-reflection-twenty-eighth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-mark-1017-30-year-b-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=27337","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time &#8211; Mark 10:17-30 (Year B 2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SGFSxZzwsko?feature=oembed\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>In this reflection on the Gospel reading for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we explore Mark 10:17-30, where a rich young man seeks Jesus&#8217; guidance on eternal life. This encounter unveils profound truths about wealth, dependence on God, and the path to salvation. Through Jesus\u2019 teaching, the disciples grapple with the challenge of material possessions in relation to faith, revealing a deeper spiritual lesson about trust and divine possibility.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\">https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don&#8217;t forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection.<\/p>\n<p>Timestamps<br \/>0:00 Intro<br \/>0:10 First Reading<br \/>1:57 Bishop David Walker<br \/>6:26 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>7:21 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>9:03 Self Reflection<br \/>9:14 Second Reading<br \/>11:23 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>11:46 Bishop David Walker<br \/>12:20 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>12:59 Self Reflection<br \/>13:33 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Mark 10:17-30<br \/>The Rich Man<br \/>17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, \u201cGood Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?\u201d 18 Jesus said to him, \u201cWhy do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: \u2018You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness. You shall not defraud. Honor your father and mother.\u2019 \u201d 20 He said to him, \u201cTeacher, I have kept all these since my youth.\u201d 21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, \u201cYou lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.\u201d 22 When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions.<\/p>\n<p>23 Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, \u201cHow hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!\u201d 24 And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, \u201cChildren, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.\u201d 26 They were greatly astounded and said to one another, \u201cThen who can be saved?\u201d 27 Jesus looked at them and said, \u201cFor mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2cc0ae62\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Points of Interest<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Concept of Goodness: Jesus challenges the man\u2019s perception of goodness, redirecting the focus to God as the ultimate source of goodness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wealth and Spirituality: The narrative invites reflection on how material wealth can obstruct spiritual growth and dependence on God.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divine Possibility: The promise that \u201cfor God all things are possible\u201d serves as a reminder of the transformative power of faith.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community and Teaching: The exchange is not just for the man but serves as a crucial lesson for the disciples about the nature of faith and the Kingdom of God.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Reflection: The reading encourages individuals to consider their attachments to wealth and their willingness to follow Christ wholeheartedly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This passage challenges readers to confront their values, encouraging a journey of self-discovery and reliance on God&#8217;s grace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bible-study-book-religion-religious-text-holy-bible-27da7c71aae3e26345c9323513639560-1024x590.png\" alt=\"bible-study-book-religion-religious-text-holy-bible\" class=\"wp-image-26178\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bible-study-book-religion-religious-text-holy-bible-27da7c71aae3e26345c9323513639560-1024x590.png 1024w, https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bible-study-book-religion-religious-text-holy-bible-27da7c71aae3e26345c9323513639560-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bible-study-book-religion-religious-text-holy-bible-27da7c71aae3e26345c9323513639560-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bible-study-book-religion-religious-text-holy-bible-27da7c71aae3e26345c9323513639560-24x14.png 24w, https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bible-study-book-religion-religious-text-holy-bible-27da7c71aae3e26345c9323513639560-36x21.png 36w, https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bible-study-book-religion-religious-text-holy-bible-27da7c71aae3e26345c9323513639560-48x28.png 48w, https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bible-study-book-religion-religious-text-holy-bible-27da7c71aae3e26345c9323513639560.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:20px;text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-tnp-minimal\"><p>Subscribe to our newsletter!<\/p><div><div class=\"tnp tnp-subscription-minimal  \"><form action=\"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=tnp&amp;na=s\" method=\"post\" style=\"text-align: center\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"nr\" value=\"minimal\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"nlang\" value=\"\">\n<input class=\"tnp-email\" type=\"email\" required name=\"ne\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"Email\"><input class=\"tnp-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Subscribe\" style=\"\">\n<\/form><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au<\/p>\n<p>If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don&#8217;t forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection. <\/p>\n<p>Timestamps<br \/>\n0:00 Intro<br \/>\n0:10 First Reading<br \/>\n1:57 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n6:26 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n7:21 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n9:03 Self Reflection<br \/>\n9:14 Second Reading<br \/>\n11:23 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n11:46 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n12:20 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n12:59 Self Reflection<br \/>\n13:33 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Mark 10:17-30<br \/>\nThe Rich Man<br \/>\n17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, \u201cGood Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?\u201d 18 Jesus said to him, \u201cWhy do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: \u2018You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness. You shall not defraud. Honor your father and mother.\u2019 \u201d 20 He said to him, \u201cTeacher, I have kept all these since my youth.\u201d 21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, \u201cYou lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.\u201d 22 When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions.<\/p>\n<p>23 Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, \u201cHow hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!\u201d 24 And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, \u201cChildren, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.\u201d 26 They were greatly astounded and said to one another, \u201cThen who can be saved?\u201d 27 Jesus looked at them and said, \u201cFor mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27338,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[38,45,26,44,24,55,8,32,50,41,25,51,34,54,47,31,42,39,48,46,52,40,37,35,28,43,53,36,27,33,29],"class_list":["post-27337","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lectio-divina","tag-ancient-wisdom","tag-contemplative-prayer","tag-enlightenment","tag-guided-meditation","tag-inner-peace","tag-introspection","tag-lectio-divina","tag-lectio-divina-for-beginners","tag-life-transformation","tag-meditation-guide","tag-meditation-mastery","tag-meditation-tips","tag-mindfulness","tag-mindfulness-meditation","tag-mindfulness-practices","tag-mindfulness-techniques","tag-personal-development","tag-reflect-and-transform","tag-reflective-living","tag-sacred-reading","tag-self-discovery","tag-self-help","tag-soulful-journey","tag-soulful-living","tag-spiritual-awakening","tag-spiritual-growth","tag-spiritual-guide","tag-spiritual-insights","tag-spiritual-practice","tag-spiritual-reflection","tag-transformative-journey"],"aioseo_notices":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxresdefault.jpg",1280,720,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxresdefault-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxresdefault-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxresdefault-768x432.jpg",768,432,true],"large":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxresdefault-1024x576.jpg",1024,576,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxresdefault.jpg",1280,720,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxresdefault.jpg",1280,720,false],"menu-24x24":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxresdefault-24x14.jpg",24,14,true],"menu-36x36":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxresdefault-36x20.jpg",36,20,true],"menu-48x48":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maxresdefault-48x27.jpg",48,27,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Lectio Divina","author_link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?author=1"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into the profound practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual meditation technique rooted in ancient traditions. 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