{"id":27663,"date":"2025-03-15T03:41:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T03:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=27663"},"modified":"2025-03-18T03:42:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T03:42:00","slug":"lectio-reflection-third-sunday-of-lent-luke-131-9-year-c-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=27663","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Third Sunday of Lent &#8211; Luke 13:1-9 (Year C 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-OiUwH8t9TM?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 \/>\n1:14 First Reading<br \/>\n3:08 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n6:36 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n7:36 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n9:00 Self Reflection<br \/>\n9:13 Second Reading<br \/>\n10:49 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n12:12 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n13:23 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n14:12 Self Reflection<br \/>\n14:52 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Luke 13:1-9<br \/>\nRepent or Perish<br \/>\n13 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, \u201cDo 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\u2014do 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.\u201d<br \/>\nThe Parable of the Barren Fig Tree<\/p>\n<p>6 Then he told this parable: \u201cA 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, \u2018See 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?\u2019 8 He replied, \u2018Sir, 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.\u2019 \u201d<\/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 \/>\n1:14 First Reading<br \/>\n3:08 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n6:36 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n7:36 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n9:00 Self Reflection<br \/>\n9:13 Second Reading<br \/>\n10:49 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n12:12 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n13:23 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n14:12 Self Reflection<br \/>\n14:52 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Luke 13:1-9<br \/>\nRepent or Perish<br \/>\n13 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, \u201cDo 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\u2014do 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.\u201d<br \/>\nThe Parable of the Barren Fig Tree<\/p>\n<p>6 Then he told this parable: \u201cA 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, \u2018See 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?\u2019 8 He replied, \u2018Sir, 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.\u2019 \u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27664,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_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-27663","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":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 5.0.0.1 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"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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