{"id":28925,"date":"2026-05-16T02:20:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28925"},"modified":"2026-05-16T02:20:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:20:57","slug":"lectio-reflection-pentecost-sunday-john-2019-23-year-a-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28925","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Pentecost Sunday &#8211; John 20:19-23 (Year A 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_Kb9q0uBDss?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 \/>\n0:26 First Reading<br \/>\n1:24 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n6:56 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n7:59Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n9:23  Self Reflection<br \/>\n9:34 Second Reading<br \/>\n10:21   Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n11:58 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n11:27  Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n12:16 Self Reflection<br \/>\n12:42 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>John 20:19-23<br \/>\n19 In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week, the<br \/>\ndoors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of<br \/>\nthe Jews. Jesus came and stood among them and said to them,<br \/>\n \u2018Peace be with you,\u2019 20 and, after saying this, he showed<br \/>\nthem his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced at seeing the<br \/>\nLord, 21 and he said to them again, \u2018Peace be with you.<br \/>\n\u2018As the Father has sent me,<br \/>\nso am I sending you.\u2019<br \/>\n22 After saying this he breathed on them and said:<br \/>\n\u2018Receive the Holy Spirit.<br \/>\n23 If you forgive anyone\u2019s sins,<br \/>\nthey are forgiven;<br \/>\nif you retain anyone\u2019s sins,<br \/>\nthey are retained.\u2019<\/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 \/>\n0:26 First Reading<br \/>\n1:24 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n6:56 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n7:59Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n9:23  Self Reflection<br \/>\n9:34 Second Reading<br \/>\n10:21   Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n11:58 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n11:27  Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n12:16 Self Reflection<br \/>\n12:42 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>John 20:19-23<br \/>\n19 In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week, the<br \/>\ndoors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of<br \/>\nthe Jews. 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