Monday of the Third Week of Eastertide – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

This episode of the Discerning Hearts podcast offers a guided reflection on the Gospel reading from John 6:22–29, set during the third week of Eastertide. The host invites listeners into a meditative practice of Lectio Divina, beginning with a moment of stillness and surrender, followed by a repeated recitation of 'Jesus, I trust in you.' The passage recounts how the crowd, having witnessed the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000, seeks Jesus the next day not out of spiritual longing but out of desire for more physical bread. Jesus redirects their focus, challenging them to seek 'food that endures to eternal life' and clarifying that the work of God is to believe in the one He has sent. The episode emphasizes inner listening, personal encounter with Christ, and the transformation of desire from material to spiritual fulfillment. Through repetition and reflection, the host guides the listener to discern what the Lord might be saying directly to them in this sacred moment.