{"id":28952,"date":"2026-06-06T05:10:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T05:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28952"},"modified":"2026-06-06T05:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T05:10:15","slug":"lectio-reflection-eleventh-sunday-in-ordinary-time-matthew-936-108-year-a-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28952","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time &#8211; Matthew 9:36, 10:8 (Year A 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/chl5ltOcRD0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In today&#8217;s gospel we have something from the apostolic discourse in Matthew. I like to think this this is the beginning of the Church, the sending out of the apostles to announce the gospel.<\/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 \/>\n2:07 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n8:09  Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n9:58 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n11:23  Self Reflection<br \/>\n11:38 Second Reading<br \/>\n13:34 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n14:00 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n14:31 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n15:42 Self Reflection<br \/>\n16:30 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 9:36-10:8<br \/>\n36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, \u201cThe harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.\u201d<br \/>\nThe Twelve Apostles<\/p>\n<p>10 Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Cananaean and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him.<\/p>\n<p>The Mission of the Twelve<br \/>\n5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: \u201cDo not take a road leading to gentiles, and do not enter a Samaritan town, 6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim the good news, \u2018The kingdom of heaven has come near.\u2019 8 Cure the sick; raise the dead; cleanse those with a skin disease; cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s gospel we have something from the apostolic discourse in Matthew. I like to think this this is the beginning of the Church, the sending out of the apostles to announce the gospel.<\/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 \/>\n2:07 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n8:09  Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n9:58 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n11:23  Self Reflection<br \/>\n11:38 Second Reading<br \/>\n13:34 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n14:00 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n14:31 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n15:42 Self Reflection<br \/>\n16:30 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 9:36-10:8<br \/>\n36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, \u201cThe harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.\u201d<br \/>\nThe Twelve Apostles<\/p>\n<p>10 Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Cananaean and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him.<\/p>\n<p>The Mission of the Twelve<br \/>\n5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: \u201cDo not take a road leading to gentiles, and do not enter a Samaritan town, 6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim the good news, \u2018The kingdom of heaven has come near.\u2019 8 Cure the sick; raise the dead; cleanse those with a skin disease; cast out demons. 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