{"id":28970,"date":"2026-06-13T01:15:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T01:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28970"},"modified":"2026-06-23T06:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:54:10","slug":"lectio-reflection-twelfth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-matthew-1026-33-year-a-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=28970","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time &#8211; Matthew 10:26-33 (Year A 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UgJWdrqiaX4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Last week we began the apostolic discourse sending out the disciples. What we have today is the fact that they are not the be afraid even though persecution is evident as they share the message.<\/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 \/>\n0:14 First Reading<br \/>\n1:21 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n6:20 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n8:07 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n10:00  Self Reflection<br \/>\n10:11 Second Reading<br \/>\n11:17 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n12:02 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n12:33  Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n13:40 Self Reflection<br \/>\n13:47 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 10:26-33<br \/>\nWhom to Fear<br \/>\n26 \u201cSo have no fear of them, for nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered and nothing secret that will not become known. 27 What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops. 28 Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, fear the one who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30 And even the hairs of your head are all counted. 31 So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.<\/p>\n<p>32 \u201cEveryone, therefore, who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven, 33 but whoever denies me before others, I also will deny before my Father in heaven.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week we began the apostolic discourse sending out the disciples. What we have today is the fact that they are not the be afraid even though persecution is evident as they share the message.<\/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 \/>\n0:14 First Reading<br \/>\n1:21 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n6:20 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n8:07 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n10:00  Self Reflection<br \/>\n10:11 Second Reading<br \/>\n11:17 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n12:02 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n12:33  Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n13:40 Self Reflection<br \/>\n13:47 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 10:26-33<br \/>\nWhom to Fear<br \/>\n26 \u201cSo have no fear of them, for nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered and nothing secret that will not become known. 27 What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops. 28 Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, fear the one who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30 And even the hairs of your head are all counted. 31 So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.<\/p>\n<p>32 \u201cEveryone, therefore, who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven, 33 but whoever denies me before others, I also will deny before my Father in heaven.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28971,"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-28970","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=\"Last week we began the apostolic discourse sending out the disciples. 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