NAME: Fatima Nicole Fernadez house, he began to ask them, “What were you arguing about on the

Section:AEN1 way?” But they remained silent. They had been discussing among
themselves on the way who was the greatest. Then he sat down, called
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the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be
Lectio Divina (25th Week in Ordinary Time)
the last of all and the servant of all.” Taking a child, he placed it in
I. Opening Prayer: their midst, and putting his arms around it, he said to them, “Whoever
receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever
We begin our prayer: receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me.”

III. Meditation (Meditatio)

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. After the reading, take some time to reflect in silence on one or more
Amen. of the following questions:

Father in heaven 1. What word or words in this passage caught your attention?

may you light my way through the darkened path “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the
And steed me clear of sin servant of all.”
Protect and assure me of your plans
And let not the suffering be in vain
Give me the gift of knowledge and understanding
To understand your plans for me 2. What in this passage comforted you?
Thank you, God the father
May your kindness be everlasting “Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me;
and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent
Amen. me.”

II. Reading (Lectio)

Read the following Scripture two or three times. Mark 9:30-37 3. What in this passage challenged you?

Jesus and his disciples left from there and began a journey through “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill
Galilee, but he did not wish anyone to know about it. He was teaching him, and three days after his death the Son of Man will rise.”
his disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to
men and they will kill him, and three days after his death the Son of
Man will rise.” But they did not understand the saying, and they were
afraid to question him. They came to Capernaum and, once inside the
IV.Prayer (Oratio)
Read the Scripture passage one more time. Bring to the Lord the The word of God in rough times and challenges
praise, petition, or thanksgiving that the Word inspires in you.

Write your prayer

b) What questions am I afraid to ask?
Dear Lord God in Heaven
Who are worthy to receive God
I receive you as you accept me

I am your willing servant

3. If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and
Wishing not to be the greatest but the servant of all.

Only through your will shall I be great a) How has my desire to be first affected my
relationships with God and others?
Amen
I’ve grown prideful and selfish, putting my needs first
before others
V. Contemplation (Contemplatio)

Read the Scripture again, followed by this reflection:
1. What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking
of me?
That when we are kind to other people and do good in gods
name, we receive Jesus and see him in other people
b) How can I place my gifts and talents at the service of
my brothers and sisters?
By helping them in rough times using the word of God
to make them understand what they need to lose in
order to gain

2. But they did not understand the saying, and they were
afraid to
question him.

a) What teaching of the faith do I need to understand better?

4. Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me.
 a) How can I be more open to receiving those in need?

By seeing God in everyone, knowing that I am the child

of God, born to help other children in need

b) How can I extend hospitality in Jesus’ name?

Praying to God and hearing the advice that

VI. Action (Actio): Living the Word This Week

 How can I make my life a gift for others in charity? Study the
activities and ministries available in your parish and discern
where God is calling you to share your gifts.

VII. Closing Prayer:

Write your Closing prayer: