Matthew 3:13-17

13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. 

14 John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 

15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness.” Then he consented.

16 And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; 

17 and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

Matthew 28:16-20

16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 

17 And when they saw him they worshiped him; but some doubted. 

18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 

19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 

20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.”

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?