{"id":28631,"date":"2026-02-02T04:14:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T04:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28631"},"modified":"2026-02-02T04:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T04:14:12","slug":"lectio-reflection-third-sunday-in-ordinary-time-matthew-412-23-year-a-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28631","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Third Sunday in Ordinary Time &#8211; Matthew 4:12-23 (Year A 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FxxP9yupOac?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 \/>\n0:18 First Reading<br \/>\n2:07  Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n7:10 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n8:06 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n9:43 Self Reflection<br \/>\n10:08 Second Reading<br \/>\n11:02 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n11:49 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n12:25 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n13:40 Self Reflection<br \/>\n14:38 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 4:12-23<br \/>\nReturn to Galilee<br \/>\n12 Hearing that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee, 13<br \/>\nand leaving Nazara he went and settled in Capernaum, beside the<br \/>\nlake, on the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali.<br \/>\n14 This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:<br \/>\n15 Land of Zebulun! 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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 \/>\n0:18 First Reading<br \/>\n2:07  Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n7:10 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n8:06 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n9:43 Self Reflection<br \/>\n10:08 Second Reading<br \/>\n11:02 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n11:49 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n12:25 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n13:40 Self Reflection<br \/>\n14:38 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 4:12-23<br \/>\nReturn to Galilee<br \/>\n12 Hearing that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee, 13<br \/>\nand leaving Nazara he went and settled in Capernaum, beside the<br \/>\nlake, on the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali.<br \/>\n14 This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:<br \/>\n15 Land of Zebulun! 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