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Lectio Divina- A Direct Line to God, A Mission Possible
\nLectio Divina: Una l\u00ednea directa con Dios, Una misi\u00f3n posible<\/h1>\n

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\"\"In this weeks readings<\/b> (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time yr C\u00a0 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20)<\/em> we find that God sends his followers out ahead of Him to ready the people, to prepare them for his coming.<\/p>\n

Although we might see this as a super chance for His apostles to go out on an awesome road trip, today it would compare to the reality show “Survivor” meets “The Real World”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Luke\u2019s account of Jesus sending them out two by two, seventy-two followers to proclaim God\u2019s reign and to heal others, they are met with huge challenges. Jesus tells them to go out like lambs among wolves: no money, no food, no sandals, and to rely on the generosity of others for their needs<\/strong>. Jesus tells them to shake the dust from their feet<\/strong> if they aren\u2019t received, acknowledging they\u2019ll also face much resistance. Unfortunately in todays society of mistrust and despondence, the apostles would be starving and cold on the streets, but with very clean shoes!<\/p>\n

But regardless of todays attitudes, Jesus\u2019 words to commission us out to the world, shows that we are being sent as pilgrims to those around us. For us to speak words<\/strong> of welcome and wholeness, and to bear witness<\/strong> to God\u2019s love, justice, peace, and joy. As we go out to a world full of distrust, individualism, greed, and division, where our words and presence are not received and welcomed, He directs us to respond to all who wound us with compassion<\/strong> and to be hospitable to them.<\/p>\n

Today, we spend so much of our time trying to relate to our families and friends and others around us. We see the terrible news and hear a call for truth and tolerance in times of violence all over the world. We are called to use our gifts to be of service to others<\/strong>, but with our preoccupied lives, it pushes us outside of our comfort zone and can be overwhelming to even think about taking on more of God’s challenges for us.<\/p>\n

This is when we have a choice to turn towards the truth of God\u2019s presence and God\u2019s Divine Providence.<\/a><\/strong> Whatever difficulty lies before us, God is there, watching us, loving us, and delighting in us. But how do we know that He is there with us? How do we communicate with Him to know what we are doing is the right thing? That we are not just going out blindly?<\/p>\n

The practice of Lectio Divina<\/a> <\/strong>helps us to rest in God\u2019s caring and compassionate gaze BEFORE turning to these life missions. With Lectio Divina, we can connect directly to God without reaching for our phones, tablets or social media accounts. We can listen for God\u2019s uplifting voice through the words He spoke, and seek reassurance of His presence.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is especially necessary that listening to the word of God should become a life-giving encounter, in the ancient and ever valid tradition of lectio divina, which draws from the biblical text the living Word which questions, directs and shapes our lives.\u201d<\/em>
\nPope John Paul II\u00a0 Novo Millennio Ineunte, 39<\/em><\/p>\n

Check out these fun and interesting links below, to laugh more and learn more about this topic! (we recommend using Youtube’s translated subtitles if needed)<\/em><\/h4>\n

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En las lecturas de esta semana<\/strong> (14.\u00ba Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, a\u00f1o C, Lucas 10:1-12, 17-20)<\/em>, vemos que Dios env\u00eda a sus seguidores delante de \u00c9l para preparar al pueblo para su venida.<\/p>\n

Si bien podr\u00edamos considerar esta una gran oportunidad para que sus ap\u00f3stoles emprendieran un viaje incre\u00edble por carretera, hoy ser\u00eda como una fusi\u00f3n entre el reality show “Survivor” y “The Real World”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

En el relato de Lucas, Jes\u00fas los env\u00eda de dos en dos, setenta y dos seguidores, a proclamar el reino de Dios y sanar a otros; se enfrentan a enormes desaf\u00edos. Jes\u00fas les dice que salgan como corderos en medio de lobos: sin dinero, sin comida, sin sandalias, y que dependan de la generosidad de los dem\u00e1s para sus necesidades.<\/strong> Jes\u00fas les dice que se sacudan el polvo de los pies<\/strong> si no son recibidos, reconociendo que tambi\u00e9n enfrentar\u00e1n mucha resistencia. Desafortunadamente, en la sociedad actual de desconfianza y desaliento, los ap\u00f3stoles pasar\u00edan hambre y fr\u00edo en las calles, \u00a1pero con los zapatos impecables!<\/p>\n

Pero independientemente de las actitudes actuales, las palabras de Jes\u00fas al enviarnos al mundo demuestran que somos enviados como peregrinos a quienes nos rodean. Para que pronunciemos palabras<\/strong> de bienvenida y plenitud, y demos testimonio<\/strong> del amor, la justicia, la paz y la alegr\u00eda de Dios. Al salir a un mundo lleno de desconfianza, individualismo, avaricia y divisi\u00f3n, donde nuestras palabras y nuestra presencia no son recibidas ni bienvenidas, \u00c9l nos gu\u00eda a responder con compasi\u00f3n<\/strong> a todos los que nos hieren y a ser hospitalarios con ellos.<\/p>\n

Hoy, dedicamos gran parte de nuestro tiempo a intentar conectar con nuestras familias, amigos y dem\u00e1s personas que nos rodean. Vemos las terribles noticias y escuchamos un llamado a la verdad y la tolerancia en tiempos de violencia en todo el mundo. Estamos llamados a usar nuestros dones para servir a los dem\u00e1s<\/strong>, pero nuestras vidas ocupadas nos obligan a salir de nuestra zona de confort y puede ser abrumador incluso pensar en asumir m\u00e1s desaf\u00edos que Dios nos ha encomendado.<\/p>\n

Es entonces cuando tenemos la opci\u00f3n de volvernos hacia la verdad de la presencia de Dios y su Divina Providencia<\/a>.<\/strong> Cualquiera que sea la dificultad que enfrentemos, Dios est\u00e1 ah\u00ed, observ\u00e1ndonos, am\u00e1ndonos y deleit\u00e1ndose en nosotros. Pero \u00bfc\u00f3mo sabemos que \u00c9l est\u00e1 con nosotros? \u00bfC\u00f3mo nos comunicamos con \u00c9l para saber que lo que hacemos es correcto? \u00bfQue no estamos actuando a ciegas?<\/p>\n

La pr\u00e1ctica de la Lectio Divina<\/a> <\/strong>nos ayuda a descansar en la mirada compasiva y amorosa de Dios ANTES de emprender estas misiones de vida. Con la Lectio Divina, podemos conectarnos directamente con Dios sin recurrir a nuestros tel\u00e9fonos, tabletas o redes sociales. Podemos escuchar la voz inspiradora de Dios a trav\u00e9s de sus palabras y buscar la seguridad de su presencia.<\/p>\n

\u201cEs especialmente necesario que la escucha de la Palabra de Dios se convierta en un encuentro vivificante, seg\u00fan la antigua y siempre v\u00e1lida tradici\u00f3n de la lectio divina, que toma del texto b\u00edblico la Palabra viva que interpela, orienta y modela nuestra vida.\u201d<\/em>
\nPapa Juan Pablo II Novo Millennio Ineunte, 39<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a1Mira estos enlaces divertidos e interesantes a continuaci\u00f3n para re\u00edrte m\u00e1s y aprender m\u00e1s sobre este tema! (Se recomienda utilizar los subt\u00edtulos traducidos de YouTube si es necesario)<\/em><\/h4>\n

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WOW!: Catholic Central- Lectio Divina<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Divertido! : Lente Cat\u00f3lico- Lectio Divina<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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