Pascual, Christian Jayson R. Prof.

Rebecca Daluping

BENE2 4 – AMC

LECTIO DIVINA:

Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe

JOURNAL 01

I. Reading (LECTIO)

Read the following Scripture from John

18:33b-37

Pilate said to Jesus, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Do you say this on your own or
have others told you about me?" Pilate answered, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief
priests handed you over to me. What have you done?" Jesus answered, "My kingdom does not belong
to this world. If my kingdom did belong to this world, my attendants would be fighting to keep me from
being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not here." So, Pilate said to him, "Then you
are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world,
to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice."

II. Meditation (MEDITATIO)

After the reading, take some time to reflect insolence on one or more of the following questions:

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

- I caught my attention to what Jesus said that “You say I am king. For this I was born and for this I came
into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.” He means
that he consistently told the truth and trusted in His heavenly Father regarding the consequences.
Furthermore, Jesus declared that those who belong to the truth will listen to His teachings and obey
him.

2.) What in this passage comforted you?

- About the Pilate said to Jesus that he is the king and came into the world to testify the truth. So, from
John he really means that to this end he was born, and for this cause came into the world, that he
should bear witness unto the truth. To his success bears witness to the value of hard work. I realize that
to make someone doubt something that they were certain was true.
3.) What in this passage challenged you?

- It’s not always easy to believe someone. In the Scripture from John 18:33b-37 John tells the passion
story in a unique way. It begins with the betrayal of Jesus by Judas, a brutal arrest of an innocent man,
and the abuse of power by armed guards. He is the one who was known to the high priest. The
arguments to put him in this position are derived from a narrative analysis of the Gospel.

III. Prayer (ORATIO)

Read the Scripture passage one more time.

Write a kind of prayer (praise, petition, or thanksgiving) based on how the Word inspires in you.

My Lord and my God, take everything from me that keeps me from you. My Lord and my God, give
everything to me that brings me near to you. My Lord and my God, take me away from myself and give
me completely to you. Thank you, Lord, for the blessings you have bestowed on my life. You have
provided me with more than I could ever have imagined. You have surrounded me with people who
always look out for me. You have given me family and friends who bless me every day with kind words
and actions.

IV. Contemplation

Reflection guide:

1. What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?
- With conversation with God because lifting of one's mind and heart to God or requesting
good things from him joining one's thoughts and love to God's in adoration and blessing,
petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise.

Do you say this on your own or have others? told you about me?

2. What do I say God?

- Thank you, God, for the blessings you have bestowed on my life. You have provided me with
more than I could ever have imagined. You have surrounded me with people who always look
out for me. You have given me family and friends who bless me every day with kind words and
actions.

3. How do I speak to others about my faith?

- Be a Friend by Showing Love because love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one
another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. And always be a
good example for other people.

My kingdom does not belong to this world.

4. Which of my values reflect the values of the world?

- My Family, Friends, Religion because it helps you be clear on your priorities, know when to say
yes or no to things and people and gives you a way to check in that you are creating a lifestyle
that is aligned to what you believe is important.
5. What can I do to change them?

- There is no reason to change them because they have their own values in life Their values are about
what you consider important to the life you want to live. They inform your priorities and, when
practiced consistently, form the character you want to have.

Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.

5. How do I hear God’s voice thru my conscience?

- Through our prayer with an inner awareness of what is right and wrong with an inclination to
do right.

7. How can I be more receptive to God’s truth?

- By listening and having good relationship with God and humble yourself and pray.

V. Closing Prayer:

The LORD is king, in splendor robed; robed is the LORD and girt about with strength. And he has made
the world firm, not to be moved. Your throne stands firm from of old; from everlasting you are, O LORD.
Your decrees are worthy of trust indeed; holiness befits your house, O LORD, for length of days.

(From Psalm 93)

Challenge: Living the Word This Week

How can I make my life a gift for others in charity?

- Donate your time to help others. The benefits are vast, including increasing a sense of social
connectedness, empathy and responsibility, as well as improving personal welfare. We split
our analysis of what makes a good charity into four areas: purpose, impact practice, people,
and finance and operations. Share your experiences in life for them to be aware in any
possible things to happen in the future.