{"id":28870,"date":"2026-04-18T00:38:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T00:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28870"},"modified":"2026-04-18T00:38:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T00:38:23","slug":"lectio-reflection-fourth-sunday-of-easter-john-101-10-year-a-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28870","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Fourth Sunday of Easter &#8211; John 10:1-10 (Year A 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EnAk1q3_qeg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Today the gospel centers around Jesus as shepherd. The contrast between the Pharisees as false shepherds and Jesus as the true Shepherd.<\/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 \/>\n0:53 First Reading<br \/>\n3:16 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n6:45 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n7:10 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n8:09  Self Reflection<br \/>\n8:28 Second Reading<br \/>\n8:37  Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n11:29  Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n11:46 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n12:56 Self Reflection<br \/>\n13:44 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>John 10:1-10<br \/>\nJesus the Good Shepherd<br \/>\n10 \u201cVery truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5 They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.\u201d 6 Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.<\/p>\n<p>7 So again Jesus said to them, \u201cVery truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who came before me  are thieves and bandits, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today the gospel centers around Jesus as shepherd. The contrast between the Pharisees as false shepherds and Jesus as the true Shepherd.<\/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 \/>\n0:53 First Reading<br \/>\n3:16 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n6:45 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n7:10 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n8:09  Self Reflection<br \/>\n8:28 Second Reading<br \/>\n8:37  Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n11:29  Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n11:46 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n12:56 Self Reflection<br \/>\n13:44 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>John 10:1-10<br \/>\nJesus the Good Shepherd<br \/>\n10 \u201cVery truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5 They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.\u201d 6 Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.<\/p>\n<p>7 So again Jesus said to them, \u201cVery truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who came before me  are thieves and bandits, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. 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