{"id":29020,"date":"2026-07-17T22:25:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T22:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=29020"},"modified":"2026-08-05T02:16:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T02:16:52","slug":"lectio-reflection-seventeenth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-matthew-1344-52-year-a-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=29020","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time &#8211; Matthew 13:44-52 (Year A 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oz4-5J6XdjM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The gospel today concludes Matthews section on the parables and it highlights the value of the parables and the fact there needs to be a judgement at the end.<\/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 \/>\n0:13 First Reading<br \/>\n1:35  Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n6:06  Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n6:44 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n8:46  Self Reflection<br \/>\n8:57 Second Reading<br \/>\n9:57 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n10:30 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n10:56 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n12:12 Self Reflection<br \/>\n12:49 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 13:44-52<br \/>\n44 \u201cThe kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and reburied; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.<\/p>\n<p>45 \u201cAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; 46 on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.<\/p>\n<p>47 \u201cAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; 48 when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. 49 So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous 50 and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.<br \/>\nTreasures New and Old<\/p>\n<p>51 \u201cHave you understood all this?\u201d They answered, \u201cYes.\u201d 52 And he said to them, \u201cTherefore every scribe who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The gospel today concludes Matthews section on the parables and it highlights the value of the parables and the fact there needs to be a judgement at the end.<\/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 \/>\n0:13 First Reading<br \/>\n1:35  Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n6:06  Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n6:44 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n8:46  Self Reflection<br \/>\n8:57 Second Reading<br \/>\n9:57 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n10:30 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n10:56 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n12:12 Self Reflection<br \/>\n12:49 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 13:44-52<br \/>\n44 \u201cThe kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and reburied; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.<\/p>\n<p>45 \u201cAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; 46 on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.<\/p>\n<p>47 \u201cAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; 48 when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. 49 So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous 50 and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.<br \/>\nTreasures New and Old<\/p>\n<p>51 \u201cHave you understood all this?\u201d They answered, \u201cYes.\u201d 52 And he said to them, \u201cTherefore every scribe who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29021,"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-29020","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=\"The gospel today concludes Matthews section on the parables and it highlights the value of the parables and the fact there needs to be a judgement at the end. 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. https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don&#039;t forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection. 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