{"id":29086,"date":"2026-08-22T05:20:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T05:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=29086"},"modified":"2026-08-22T05:20:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T05:20:15","slug":"lectio-reflection-twenty-second-sunday-in-ordinary-time-matthew-1621-27-year-a-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=29086","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time &#8211; Matthew 16:21-27 (Year A 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_TGuv-Su7w8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/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 \/>\n0:22 First Reading<br \/>\n2:08 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n7:36 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n8:28 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n10:26  Self Reflection<br \/>\n10:50 Second Reading<br \/>\n12:18 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n13:07 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n13:42 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n14:48 Self Reflection<br \/>\n15:47 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 16:21-27<br \/>\n21 From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, \u2018God forbid it, Lord! 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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 \/>\n0:22 First Reading<br \/>\n2:08 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n7:36 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n8:28 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n10:26  Self Reflection<br \/>\n10:50 Second Reading<br \/>\n12:18 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n13:07 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n13:42 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n14:48 Self Reflection<br \/>\n15:47 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 16:21-27<br \/>\n21 From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, \u2018God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.\u2019 23 But he turned and said to Peter, \u2018Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>24 Then Jesus told his disciples, \u2018If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? 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