{"id":27523,"date":"2025-02-03T23:35:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T23:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=27523"},"modified":"2025-02-03T23:35:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T23:35:18","slug":"lectio-reflection-feast-of-the-presentation-of-the-lord-luke-222-40-year-c-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=27523","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Feast of the Presentation of the Lord &#8211; Luke 2:22-40 (Year C 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qLo3X9zk1-Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/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 \/>\n0:00 Intro<br \/>\n0:22 First Reading<br \/>\n2:53 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n7:37 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n9:00 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n10:20 Self Reflection<br \/>\n10:31 Second Reading<br \/>\n12:48 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n13:44 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n14:39 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n15:36 Self Reflection<br \/>\n16:05 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Luke 2:22-40<br \/>\nJesus Is Presented in the Temple<br \/>\n22 When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, \u201cEvery firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord\u201d), 24 and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, \u201ca pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord\u2019s Messiah. 27 Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what was customary under the law, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying,<\/p>\n<p>29<br \/>\n\u201cMaster, now you are dismissing your servant in peace,<br \/>\n    according to your word,<br \/>\n30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,<br \/>\n31 which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,<br \/>\n32 a light for revelation to the gentiles<br \/>\n    and for glory to your people Israel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>33 And the child\u2019s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, \u201cThis child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be opposed 35 so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed\u2014and a sword will pierce your own soul, too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>36 There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 At that moment she came and began to praise God and to speak about the child[d] to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.<br \/>\nThe Return to Nazareth<\/p>\n<p>39 When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40 The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.<\/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 \/>\n0:22 First Reading<br \/>\n2:53 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n7:37 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n9:00 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n10:20 Self Reflection<br \/>\n10:31 Second Reading<br \/>\n12:48 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n13:44 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n14:39 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n15:36 Self Reflection<br \/>\n16:05 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Luke 2:22-40<br \/>\nJesus Is Presented in the Temple<br \/>\n22 When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, \u201cEvery firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord\u201d), 24 and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, \u201ca pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord\u2019s Messiah. 27 Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what was customary under the law, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying,<\/p>\n<p>29<br \/>\n\u201cMaster, now you are dismissing your servant in peace,<br \/>\n    according to your word,<br \/>\n30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,<br \/>\n31 which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,<br \/>\n32 a light for revelation to the gentiles<br \/>\n    and for glory to your people Israel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>33 And the child\u2019s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, \u201cThis child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be opposed 35 so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed\u2014and a sword will pierce your own soul, too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>36 There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 At that moment she came and began to praise God and to speak about the child[d] to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.<br \/>\nThe Return to Nazareth<\/p>\n<p>39 When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40 The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27524,"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-27523","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\/2025\/01\/maxresdefault-3.jpg",1280,720,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/maxresdefault-3-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/maxresdefault-3-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/maxresdefault-3-768x432.jpg",768,432,true],"large":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/maxresdefault-3-1024x576.jpg",1024,576,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/maxresdefault-3.jpg",1280,720,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/maxresdefault-3.jpg",1280,720,false],"menu-24x24":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/maxresdefault-3-24x14.jpg",24,14,true],"menu-36x36":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/maxresdefault-3-36x20.jpg",36,20,true],"menu-48x48":["https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/maxresdefault-3-48x27.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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