{"id":27669,"date":"2025-04-01T04:05:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T04:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=27669"},"modified":"2025-04-01T04:05:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T04:05:58","slug":"lectio-reflection-fourth-sunday-of-lent-luke-151-3-11-32-year-c-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=27669","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Fourth Sunday of Lent &#8211; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 (Year C 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0fu99Cp-BGk?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 \/>\n1:00 First Reading<br \/>\n4:38 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n9:024 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n10:36 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n12: 21 Self Reflection<br \/>\n12:38 Second Reading<br \/>\n15:58 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n17:02   Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n17:26  Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n18:39 Self Reflection<br \/>\n19:18 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Luke 15:1-3<br \/>\nThe Parable of the Lost Sheep<br \/>\n15 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, \u201cThis fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>3 So he told them this parable:<\/p>\n<p>Luke 15:11-32<br \/>\nThe Parable of the Prodigal and His Brother<br \/>\n11 Then Jesus said, \u201cThere was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger of them said to his father, \u2018Father, give me the share of the wealth that will belong to me.\u2019 So he divided his assets between them. 13 A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant region, and there he squandered his wealth in dissolute living. 14 When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that region, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that region, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. 16 He would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, and no one gave him anything. 17 But when he came to his senses he said, \u2018How many of my father\u2019s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! 18 I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, \u201cFather, I have sinned against heaven and before you; 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.\u201d \u2019 20 So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. 21 Then the son said to him, \u2018Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.\u2019[c] 22 But the father said to his slaves, \u2018Quickly, bring out a robe\u2014the best one\u2014and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate, 24 for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!\u2019 And they began to celebrate.<\/p>\n<p>25 \u201cNow his elder son was in the field, and as he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 He called one of the slaves and asked what was going on. 27 He replied, \u2018Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf because he has got him back safe and sound.\u2019 28 Then he became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him. 29 But he answered his father, \u2018Listen! For all these years I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command, yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your assets with prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him!\u2019 31 Then the father[d] said to him, \u2018Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.\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 \/>\n1:00 First Reading<br \/>\n4:38 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n9:024 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n10:36 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n12: 21 Self Reflection<br \/>\n12:38 Second Reading<br \/>\n15:58 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n17:02   Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n17:26  Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n18:39 Self Reflection<br \/>\n19:18 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Luke 15:1-3<br \/>\nThe Parable of the Lost Sheep<br \/>\n15 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, \u201cThis fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>3 So he told them this parable:<\/p>\n<p>Luke 15:11-32<br \/>\nThe Parable of the Prodigal and His Brother<br \/>\n11 Then Jesus said, \u201cThere was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger of them said to his father, \u2018Father, give me the share of the wealth that will belong to me.\u2019 So he divided his assets between them. 13 A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant region, and there he squandered his wealth in dissolute living. 14 When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that region, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that region, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. 16 He would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, and no one gave him anything. 17 But when he came to his senses he said, \u2018How many of my father\u2019s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! 18 I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, \u201cFather, I have sinned against heaven and before you; 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.\u201d \u2019 20 So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. 21 Then the son said to him, \u2018Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.\u2019[c] 22 But the father said to his slaves, \u2018Quickly, bring out a robe\u2014the best one\u2014and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate, 24 for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!\u2019 And they began to celebrate.<\/p>\n<p>25 \u201cNow his elder son was in the field, and as he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 He called one of the slaves and asked what was going on. 27 He replied, \u2018Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf because he has got him back safe and sound.\u2019 28 Then he became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him. 29 But he answered his father, \u2018Listen! For all these years I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command, yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your assets with prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him!\u2019 31 Then the father[d] said to him, \u2018Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.\u2019 \u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27670,"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-27669","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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Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 First Reading 4:38 Bishop David Walker 9:024 Mrs Virginia Ryan 10:36 Fr John Frauenfelder 12: 21 Self Reflection 12:38 Second Reading 15:58 Bishop David Walker 17:02 Fr John Frauenfelder 17:26 Mrs Virginia Ryan 18:39 Self Reflection 19:18 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer Luke 15:1-3 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, \u201cThis fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.\u201d 3 So he told them this parable: Luke 15:11-32 The Parable of the Prodigal and His Brother 11 Then Jesus said, \u201cThere was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger of them said to his father, \u2018Father, give me the share of the wealth that will belong to me.\u2019 So he divided his assets between them. 13 A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant region, and there he squandered his wealth in dissolute living. 14 When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that region, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that region, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. 16 He would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, and no one gave him anything. 17 But when he came to his senses he said, \u2018How many of my father\u2019s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! 18 I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, \u201cFather, I have sinned against heaven and before you; 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.\u201d \u2019 20 So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. 21 Then the son said to him, \u2018Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.\u2019[c] 22 But the father said to his slaves, \u2018Quickly, bring out a robe\u2014the best one\u2014and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate, 24 for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!\u2019 And they began to celebrate. 25 \u201cNow his elder son was in the field, and as he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 He called one of the slaves and asked what was going on. 27 He replied, \u2018Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf because he has got him back safe and sound.\u2019 28 Then he became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him. 29 But he answered his father, \u2018Listen! 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For all these years I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command, yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your assets with prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him!\u2019 31 Then the father[d] said to him, \u2018Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.\u2019 \u201d","og:url":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=27669","og:image":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/maxresdefault-3.jpg","og:image:secure_url":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/maxresdefault-3.jpg","og:image:width":1280,"og:image:height":720,"article:published_time":"2025-04-01T04:05:58+00:00","article:modified_time":"2025-04-01T04:05:58+00:00","article:publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/437646408170259","twitter:card":"summary","twitter:title":"Lectio Reflection \u2013 Fourth Sunday of Lent \u2013 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 (Year C 2025) - Lectio Divina","twitter:description":"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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Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 First Reading 4:38 Bishop David Walker 9:024 Mrs Virginia Ryan 10:36 Fr John Frauenfelder 12: 21 Self Reflection 12:38 Second Reading 15:58 Bishop David Walker 17:02 Fr John Frauenfelder 17:26 Mrs Virginia Ryan 18:39 Self Reflection 19:18 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer Luke 15:1-3 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, \u201cThis fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.\u201d 3 So he told them this parable: Luke 15:11-32 The Parable of the Prodigal and His Brother 11 Then Jesus said, \u201cThere was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger of them said to his father, \u2018Father, give me the share of the wealth that will belong to me.\u2019 So he divided his assets between them. 13 A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant region, and there he squandered his wealth in dissolute living. 14 When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that region, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that region, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. 16 He would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, and no one gave him anything. 17 But when he came to his senses he said, \u2018How many of my father\u2019s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! 18 I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, \u201cFather, I have sinned against heaven and before you; 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.\u201d \u2019 20 So he set off and went to his father. 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