{"id":28643,"date":"2026-02-02T04:14:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T04:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28643"},"modified":"2026-02-02T04:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T04:14:23","slug":"lectio-reflection-fifth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-matthew-513-16-year-a-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28643","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time &#8211; Matthew 5:13-16 (Year A 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GFN-uxzta8U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Jesus has spoken about how to live through the Beatitudes in the kingdom. In the gospel today it begins to talk about the mission that flows from that. The influence the believer can have on the world in which they live.<\/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 \/>\n0:23 First Reading<br \/>\n1:12 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n5:13 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n6:02 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n8:13  Self Reflection<br \/>\n8:37 Second Reading<br \/>\n9:20 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n9:43  Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n10:30 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n12:22 Self Reflection<br \/>\n12:28 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 5:13-16<br \/>\nSalt and light<br \/>\n13 \u2018You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, what can<br \/>\nmake it salty again? It is no longer good for anything, and can only<br \/>\nbe thrown out to be trampled underfoot. 14<br \/>\nYou are the light of the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot be<br \/>\nhidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and puts it under a tub; they put it<br \/>\non the lamp-stand where it shines for everyone in the house.<br \/>\n16 In the same way your light must shine for<br \/>\npeople, so that they may see your good works and give praise to your<br \/>\nFather in heaven.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jesus has spoken about how to live through the Beatitudes in the kingdom. In the gospel today it begins to talk about the mission that flows from that. The influence the believer can have on the world in which they live.<\/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>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 \/>\n0:23 First Reading<br \/>\n1:12 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n5:13 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n6:02 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n8:13  Self Reflection<br \/>\n8:37 Second Reading<br \/>\n9:20 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n9:43  Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n10:30 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n12:22 Self Reflection<br \/>\n12:28 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 5:13-16<br \/>\nSalt and light<br \/>\n13 \u2018You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, what can<br \/>\nmake it salty again? 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