Lectio Divina

Daily prayer and reflection on the Gospel. Take a few minutes out of your day, relax, and listen to the Word of God.

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Sunday 11 February 2024

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Sunday 11 February 2024
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Read the scriptures for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time at this link.

Saturday 7 February 2026

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Saturday 7 February 2026
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Read the scriptures for Saturday of Week Four in Ordinary Time at this link.

Wednesday 7 February 2024

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Wednesday 7 February 2024
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Read the scriptures for Wednesday of Week Five in Ordinary Time at this link.

Tuesday 6 February 2024

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Tuesday 6 February 2024
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Read the scriptures for Waitangi Day at this link.

Sunday 4 February 2024

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Sunday 4 February 2024
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Read the scriptures for Sunday of Week Five in Ordinary Time at this link.

Wednesday 4 February 2026

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Wednesday 4 February 2026
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Read the scriptures for Wednesday of Week Four in Ordinary Time at this link.

Thursday 1 February 2024

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Thursday 1 February 2024
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Read the scriptures for Thursday of Week Four in Ordinary Time at this link.

Monday 29 January 2024

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Monday 29 January 2024
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Read the scriptures for Monday of Week Four in Ordinary Time at this link.

Sunday 28 January 2024

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Sunday 28 January 2024
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Read the scriptures for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time at this link.

Saturday 27 January 2024

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Saturday 27 January 2024
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Read the scriptures for Saturday of Week Three in Ordinary Time at this link.

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in the room

in the room

Today’s reflection marks the end of the FFF Lent-to-Easter daily email posts. Thank you for your company on this journey.  While these daily posts (for those who have signed up for the Lent / Advent reflections at this link) will take a break until Advent, those who have signed up to receive every post or regular posts at this link.  You might take a moment now to visit this page now to check your email preferences.

During retreat this week I found myself pondering just how difficult it is to accept that God, in Jesus, is really with me today.

disciplined discipleship

disciplined discipleship

As I write I’m nearing the end of retreat days with a group of fifty priests from across the USA.  As I mentioned a couple of days ago the diversity and youth of the group is remarkable with the majority being aged under 40 and a good number ordained for fewer than five years.

living in colour

living in colour

A few years ago I picked up a John August Swanson work – only a print unfortunately, but still full of power, and colour.
So much colour.
Today’s post-resurrection encounter with Jesus reminds me of this great Swanson work “The Big Catch.”
These fishermen previously endured a mere existence in black and white, getting through each day, their regular routines dictated by the demands and fears of friends and foes.

let’s get physical

let’s get physical

Note the physicality of today’s gospel reading.
Physical features (hearts, hands, feet, mouth, eyes) abound and emotional realities are strong (peace, alarm, fright, agitation, doubt).

resurrection energy

resurrection energy

I had planned to continue the daily reflections through this Easter Week but I’ve already missed Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday and now it’s early morning on Easter Wednesday. Thank you to those who emailed with “where are you”, “what happened” and “I haven’t had a FFF email this week.”  Thank you for your enthusiasm and for keeping me on my toes.