{"id":28666,"date":"2026-02-16T04:08:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T04:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28666"},"modified":"2026-02-16T04:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T04:08:26","slug":"lectio-reflection-sixth-sunday-of-ordinary-time-matthew-517-37-year-a-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28666","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time &#8211; Matthew 5:17-37 (Year A 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_KhZ3LNdAWY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In the gospel today Jesus points out that the Jewish tradition is still important but it is to be interpreted in the light of his coming and the resurrection. <\/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 \/>\n0:33 First Reading<br \/>\n4:16 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n9:15 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n9:59 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n11:06  Self Reflection<br \/>\n11:16 Second Reading<br \/>\n15:47 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n16:20 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n16:56  Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n18:04 Self Reflection<br \/>\n18:39 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 5:17-37<br \/>\n17 \u2018Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the<br \/>\nProphets. I have come not to abolish but to complete. 18 Amen I<br \/>\nsay to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not one dot, not one little<br \/>\nstroke, will pass from the Law until everything is achieved. 19<br \/>\nTherefore, anyone who infringes even one of the least of these<br \/>\ncommandments and teaches others to do the same will be called<br \/>\nleast in the kingdom of Heaven; but anyone who keeps them and<br \/>\nteaches them will be called great in the kingdom of Heaven.<br \/>\nThe new standard surpasses the old<br \/>\n20 \u2018For I tell you, if your righteousness does not surpass that of the<br \/>\nscribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of<br \/>\nHeaven.<br \/>\n21 \u2018You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, \u201cYou shall<br \/>\nnot murder\u201d; and whoever murders must answer for it before the<br \/>\ncourt. 22 But I say this to you, anyone who is angry with a brother<br \/>\nor sister will answer for it before the court; anyone who calls a<br \/>\nbrother or sister \u201cidiot\u201d will answer for it before the assembly; and<br \/>\nanyone who calls a brother or sister \u201cfool\u201d will answer for it in hell<br \/>\nfire. 23 So then, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there<br \/>\nremember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24<br \/>\nleave your gift there before the altar, go and first be reconciled with<br \/>\nyour brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.<br \/>\n25 Come to terms with your opponent in good time while you are<br \/>\nstill on the way to the court together, or your opponent may hand<br \/>\nyou over to the judge and the judge to the attendant, and you will be<br \/>\nthrown into prison. 26 A men I say to you, you will not get out till<br \/>\nyou have paid the last coin.<br \/>\n27 \u2018You have heard that it was said, \u201cYou shall not commit<br \/>\nadultery.\u201d 28 But I say this to you, anyone who looks at a woman<br \/>\nlustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.<br \/>\n29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, tear it out and throw it<br \/>\naway; for it is better for you to lose one part of yourself than to have<br \/>\nyour whole body thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes<br \/>\nyou to stumble, cut it off and throw it away; for it is better for you to<br \/>\nlose one part of yourself than to have your whole body go to hell.<br \/>\n31 \u2018It has also been said, \u201cAnyone who divorces his wife must give<br \/>\nher a writ of dismissal.\u201d 32 But I say this to you,<br \/>\neveryone who divorces his wife, except for the case of an illicit<br \/>\nmarriage, makes her commit adultery; and anyone who marries a<br \/>\ndivorced woman commits adultery.<br \/>\n33 \u2018Again, you have heard how it was said to the ancients, \u201cYou<br \/>\nmust not break your oath, but must fulfil your oaths to the Lord.\u201d<br \/>\n 34 But I say this to you, do not swear at all,j either by heaven,<br \/>\n6since that is God\u2019s throne; 35 or by earth, since that is his footstool;<br \/>\nor by Jerusalem, since that is the city of the great King. 36 Do not<br \/>\nswear by your own head either, since you cannot turn a single hair<br \/>\nwhite or black. 37 Let your word be, \u201cYes, yes\u201d, \u201cNo, no\u201d; anything<br \/>\nmore than this comes from the Evil One.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the gospel today Jesus points out that the Jewish tradition is still important but it is to be interpreted in the light of his coming and the resurrection. <\/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 \/>\n0:33 First Reading<br \/>\n4:16 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n9:15 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n9:59 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n11:06  Self Reflection<br \/>\n11:16 Second Reading<br \/>\n15:47 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n16:20 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n16:56  Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n18:04 Self Reflection<br \/>\n18:39 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 5:17-37<br \/>\n17 \u2018Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the<br \/>\nProphets. I have come not to abolish but to complete. 18 Amen I<br \/>\nsay to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not one dot, not one little<br \/>\nstroke, will pass from the Law until everything is achieved. 19<br \/>\nTherefore, anyone who infringes even one of the least of these<br \/>\ncommandments and teaches others to do the same will be called<br \/>\nleast in the kingdom of Heaven; but anyone who keeps them and<br \/>\nteaches them will be called great in the kingdom of Heaven.<br \/>\nThe new standard surpasses the old<br \/>\n20 \u2018For I tell you, if your righteousness does not surpass that of the<br \/>\nscribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of<br \/>\nHeaven.<br \/>\n21 \u2018You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, \u201cYou shall<br \/>\nnot murder\u201d; and whoever murders must answer for it before the<br \/>\ncourt. 22 But I say this to you, anyone who is angry with a brother<br \/>\nor sister will answer for it before the court; anyone who calls a<br \/>\nbrother or sister \u201cidiot\u201d will answer for it before the assembly; and<br \/>\nanyone who calls a brother or sister \u201cfool\u201d will answer for it in hell<br \/>\nfire. 23 So then, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there<br \/>\nremember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24<br \/>\nleave your gift there before the altar, go and first be reconciled with<br \/>\nyour brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.<br \/>\n25 Come to terms with your opponent in good time while you are<br \/>\nstill on the way to the court together, or your opponent may hand<br \/>\nyou over to the judge and the judge to the attendant, and you will be<br \/>\nthrown into prison. 26 A men I say to you, you will not get out till<br \/>\nyou have paid the last coin.<br \/>\n27 \u2018You have heard that it was said, \u201cYou shall not commit<br \/>\nadultery.\u201d 28 But I say this to you, anyone who looks at a woman<br \/>\nlustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.<br \/>\n29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, tear it out and throw it<br \/>\naway; for it is better for you to lose one part of yourself than to have<br \/>\nyour whole body thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes<br \/>\nyou to stumble, cut it off and throw it away; for it is better for you to<br \/>\nlose one part of yourself than to have your whole body go to hell.<br \/>\n31 \u2018It has also been said, \u201cAnyone who divorces his wife must give<br \/>\nher a writ of dismissal.\u201d 32 But I say this to you,<br \/>\neveryone who divorces his wife, except for the case of an illicit<br \/>\nmarriage, makes her commit adultery; and anyone who marries a<br \/>\ndivorced woman commits adultery.<br \/>\n33 \u2018Again, you have heard how it was said to the ancients, \u201cYou<br \/>\nmust not break your oath, but must fulfil your oaths to the Lord.\u201d<br \/>\n 34 But I say this to you, do not swear at all,j either by heaven,<br \/>\n6since that is God\u2019s throne; 35 or by earth, since that is his footstool;<br \/>\nor by Jerusalem, since that is the city of the great King. 36 Do not<br \/>\nswear by your own head either, since you cannot turn a single hair<br \/>\nwhite or black. 37 Let your word be, \u201cYes, yes\u201d, \u201cNo, no\u201d; anything<br \/>\nmore than this comes from the Evil One.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28667,"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-28666","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=\"In the gospel today Jesus points out that the Jewish tradition is still important but it is to be interpreted in the light of his coming and the resurrection. 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. https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don&#039;t forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:33 First Reading 4:16 Bishop David Walker 9:15 Mrs Virginia Ryan 9:59 Fr John Frauenfelder 11:06 Self Reflection 11:16 Second Reading 15:47 Bishop David Walker 16:20 Mrs Virginia Ryan 16:56 Fr John Frauenfelder 18:04 Self Reflection 18:39 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer Matthew 5:17-37 17 \u2018Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. 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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. https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don't forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:33 First Reading 4:16 Bishop David Walker 9:15 Mrs Virginia Ryan 9:59 Fr John Frauenfelder 11:06 Self Reflection 11:16 Second Reading 15:47 Bishop David Walker 16:20 Mrs Virginia Ryan 16:56 Fr John Frauenfelder 18:04 Self Reflection 18:39 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer Matthew 5:17-37 17 \u2018Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. 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The new standard surpasses the old 20 \u2018For I tell you, if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of Heaven. 21 \u2018You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, \u201cYou shall not murder\u201d; and whoever murders must answer for it before the court. 22 But I say this to you, anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will answer for it before the court; anyone who calls a brother or sister \u201cidiot\u201d will answer for it before the assembly; and anyone who calls a brother or sister \u201cfool\u201d will answer for it in hell fire. 23 So then, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar, go and first be reconciled with your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms with your opponent in good time while you are still on the way to the court together, or your opponent may hand you over to the judge and the judge to the attendant, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 A men I say to you, you will not get out till you have paid the last coin. 27 \u2018You have heard that it was said, \u201cYou shall not commit adultery.\u201d 28 But I say this to you, anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, tear it out and throw it away; for it is better for you to lose one part of yourself than to have your whole body thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away; for it is better for you to lose one part of yourself than to have your whole body go to hell. 31 \u2018It has also been said, \u201cAnyone who divorces his wife must give her a writ of dismissal.\u201d 32 But I say this to you, everyone who divorces his wife, except for the case of an illicit marriage, makes her commit adultery; and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. 33 \u2018Again, you have heard how it was said to the ancients, \u201cYou must not break your oath, but must fulfil your oaths to the Lord.\u201d 34 But I say this to you, do not swear at all,j either by heaven, 6since that is God\u2019s throne; 35 or by earth, since that is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, since that is the city of the great King. 36 Do not swear by your own head either, since you cannot turn a single hair white or black. 37 Let your word be, \u201cYes, yes\u201d, \u201cNo, no\u201d; anything more than this comes from the Evil One.","og:url":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28666","og:image":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/maxresdefault.jpg","og:image:secure_url":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/maxresdefault.jpg","og:image:width":1280,"og:image:height":720,"article:published_time":"2026-02-16T04:08:26+00:00","article:modified_time":"2026-02-16T04:08:26+00:00","article:publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/437646408170259","twitter:card":"summary","twitter:title":"Lectio Reflection \u2013 Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time \u2013 Matthew 5:17-37 (Year A 2026) - Lectio Divina","twitter:description":"In the gospel today Jesus points out that the Jewish tradition is still important but it is to be interpreted in the light of his coming and the resurrection. 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. https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don't forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:33 First Reading 4:16 Bishop David Walker 9:15 Mrs Virginia Ryan 9:59 Fr John Frauenfelder 11:06 Self Reflection 11:16 Second Reading 15:47 Bishop David Walker 16:20 Mrs Virginia Ryan 16:56 Fr John Frauenfelder 18:04 Self Reflection 18:39 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer Matthew 5:17-37 17 \u2018Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to complete. 18 Amen I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not one dot, not one little stroke, will pass from the Law until everything is achieved. 19 Therefore, anyone who infringes even one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of Heaven; but anyone who keeps them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of Heaven. 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