{"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; 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