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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Monday 1 January 2024

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Monday 1 January 2024
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Read the scriptures for the Feast of Mary, Mother of God, at this link.

Sunday 31 December 2023

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Sunday 31 December 2023
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Read the scriptures for Sunday, the Feast of the Holy Family, at this link.

Saturday 30 December 2023

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Saturday 30 December 2023
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Read the scriptures for Saturday, the sixth day in Christmastide, at this link.

Friday 29 December 2023

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Friday 29 December 2023
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Read the scriptures for the Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas at this link.

Thursday 28 December 2023

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Thursday 28 December 2023
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Read the scriptures for the Feast of the Holy Innocents at this link.

Tuesday 27 December 2023

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Tuesday 27 December 2023
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Read the scriptures for the Feast of St. John, Apostle & Evangelist, at this link.

Tuesday 26 December 2023

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Tuesday 26 December 2023
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Read the scriptures for the Feast of St. Stephen at this link.

Monday 25 December 2023

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Monday 25 December 2023
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Read the scriptures for Christmas Day at this link.

Sunday 24 December 2023

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Sunday 24 December 2023
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Read the scriptures for Sunday of Week Four in Advent at this link.

Saturday 23 December 2023

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Saturday 23 December 2023
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Read the scriptures for Saturday of Week Three in Advent at this link.

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the seduction

the seduction

Don’t get down when you hear today’s first reading.
Jeremiah is having a bad day. He’s a bit overwhelmed with the negative response he is getting when he passes God’s message to the people. In short, Jeremiah is having a Jeremiad.

my word your home

my word your home

The heart of the home in years past was the hearth.
It was at the hearth that the family gathered for the warmth and light of the flame and the food that was prepared there.
The fire was treated with respect since the same flame which provided energy for the home could just as easily destroy it.

stand up look up

stand up look up

The Israelites in their forty years in the desert were journeying from captivity to freedom, but the struggle of their desert years made them vulnerable to attack from every temptation as today’s first reading continues

confident in God

confident in God

I’m not sure if children today are told the great story of the Emperor’s New Clothes, but if not let’s make sure that the parable is taught at all schools of higher learning.

the real centre

the real centre

Over the last month I have had the opportunity to work with many people across Aotearoa and further afield. In every retreat and seminar I have been with committed and faith-filled people who often feel as though they are on the periphery of the Church