Lectio Divina

1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 

And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.”

So he told them this parable: 

“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost, until he finds it? 

And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 

And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.’ 

Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

“Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? 

And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin which I had lost.’ 

10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”


Please share the fruits of your Lectio Divina with your mentor.


1. Read — Read the verses slowly and prayerfully several times. Write down any words or phrases that seem to stand out:

2. Meditate — Now begin to reflect on the verses and ask God what it means and how he wants to speak to you through the passage. God what are you saying to me through this?

3. Pray — Respond from your heart to what God has been saying to you. What do you want me to know? Write down your prayer to him or record whatever he says to you.

4. Contemplate — Be quiet before the Lord enjoying His presence. How is God calling you to act in response to what he has shown you?

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