{"id":29171,"date":"2026-10-24T00:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T00:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=29171"},"modified":"2026-10-24T00:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T00:00:28","slug":"lectio-reflection-solemnity-of-all-saints-matthew-51-12-year-a-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\/?p=29171","title":{"rendered":"Lectio Reflection &#8211; Solemnity of All Saints &#8211; Matthew 5:1-12 (Year A 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XnNoc8I5dnk?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 \/>\n0:09 First Reading<br \/>\n1:23 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n7:05  Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n7:50 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n9:44  Self Reflection<br \/>\n10:00 Second Reading<br \/>\n11:16  Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n11:50  Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n12:20  Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n13:34 Self Reflection<br \/>\n14:10 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p> Matthew 5:1-12<br \/>\nThe Beatitudes<\/p>\n<p>5 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he began to speak and taught them, saying:<\/p>\n<p>3 \u201cBlessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<\/p>\n<p>4 \u201cBlessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.<\/p>\n<p>5 \u201cBlessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.<\/p>\n<p>6 \u201cBlessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.<\/p>\n<p>7 \u201cBlessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.<\/p>\n<p>8 \u201cBlessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.<\/p>\n<p>9 \u201cBlessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.<\/p>\n<p>10 \u201cBlessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<\/p>\n<p>11 \u201cBlessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into the profound practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual meditation technique rooted in ancient traditions. 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