{"id":27704,"date":"2025-04-30T04:14:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T04:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=27704"},"modified":"2025-04-30T04:14:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T04:14:55","slug":"lectio-reflection-second-sunday-of-easter-john-2019-31-year-c-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=27704","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Second Sunday of Easter &#8211; John 20:19-31 (Year C 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EpqWNke9oWk?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 \/>\n0:13 First Reading<br \/>\n2:10 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n7:10 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n8:35 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n10:05 Self Reflection<br \/>\n10:15 Second Reading<br \/>\n12:01 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n13:04  Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n13:32   Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n14:49 Self Reflection<br \/>\n15:19 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>John 20:19-31<br \/>\nJesus Appears to the Disciples<br \/>\n19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, \u201cPeace be with you.\u201d 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, \u201cPeace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.\u201d 22 When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, \u201cReceive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.\u201d<br \/>\nJesus and Thomas<\/p>\n<p>24 But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, \u201cWe have seen the Lord.\u201d But he said to them, \u201cUnless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>26 A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, \u201cPeace be with you.\u201d 27 Then he said to Thomas, \u201cPut your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.\u201d 28 Thomas answered him, \u201cMy Lord and my God!\u201d 29 Jesus said to him, \u201cHave you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.\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 \/>\n0:13 First Reading<br \/>\n2:10 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n7:10 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n8:35 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n10:05 Self Reflection<br \/>\n10:15 Second Reading<br \/>\n12:01 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n13:04  Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n13:32   Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n14:49 Self Reflection<br \/>\n15:19 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>John 20:19-31<br \/>\nJesus Appears to the Disciples<br \/>\n19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, \u201cPeace be with you.\u201d 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, \u201cPeace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.\u201d 22 When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, \u201cReceive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.\u201d<br \/>\nJesus and Thomas<\/p>\n<p>24 But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, \u201cWe have seen the Lord.\u201d But he said to them, \u201cUnless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>26 A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, \u201cPeace be with you.\u201d 27 Then he said to Thomas, \u201cPut your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.\u201d 28 Thomas answered him, \u201cMy Lord and my God!\u201d 29 Jesus said to him, \u201cHave you believed because you have seen me? 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