This challenge is only for those who have attended Vox Divini Voyage-1 and have learnt the Vox Divini Meditation. It provides a framework for Meditation, offering daily Gospel passages, contexts, and two qualities of Jesus (Engages) to inspire interpersonal relationships. However, this is not a complete meditation. To do the meditation fully, one must respond to each Engage with two concrete actions, as learned in the TAPPING Retreat. Without these personal responses, the meditation remains incomplete, as the transformative power lies in actively living out the qualities through specific, intentional actions.

May 11, 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday, Year C)

Gospel: John 10:27–30
Context: In Jerusalem, during a confrontation with religious leaders, Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd who knows his sheep intimately, protects them, and grants eternal life, emphasizing his divine unity with the Father.
Word: “My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27)

• Engage 1: Jesus wanted to know each person deeply
• Incidents:
  • Calling Zacchaeus by name (Luke 19:1–10).
  • Recognizing Mary Magdalene at tomb (John 20:16).
• Engage 2: Jesus wanted to keep others safe
• Incidents:
  • Calming storm for disciples (Mark 4:35–41).
  • Praying for Peter’s faith (Luke 22:31–32).

May 12, 2025 – Monday, Fourth Week of Easter

Gospel: John 10:1–10
Context: Jesus, likely in Jerusalem, uses the shepherd metaphor to contrast himself with false leaders who harm the flock. As the gate, he offers protection and abundant life to those who enter through him.
Word: “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)

• Engage 1: Jesus wanted to give purpose to life
• Incidents:
  • Healing paralytic at Bethesda (John 5:1–9).
  • Teaching Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3–12).
• Engage 2: Jesus wanted to sacrifice for others
• Incidents:
  • Washing disciples’ feet (John 13:1–15).
  • Dying on cross (John 19:30).

May 13, 2025 – Tuesday, Fourth Week of Easter

Gospel: John 10:22–30
Context: At the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, Jesus faces questions about his identity. He reaffirms his role as the Good Shepherd, stressing his unity with the Father and his power to give eternal life, despite opposition.
Word: “The Father and I are one.” (John 10:30)

• Engage 1: Jesus wanted to unite people in harmony
• Incidents:
  • Praying for disciples’ unity (John 17:20–23).
  • Restoring Peter after denial (John 21:15–19).
• Engage 2: Jesus wanted to stay committed to his mission
• Incidents:
  • Facing danger in Jerusalem (Luke 9:51).
  • Appearing to disciples after rising (John 20:19–20).

May 14, 2025 – Wednesday, Fourth Week of Easter (St. Matthias, Apostle)

Gospel: John 15:1–8
Context: During the Last Supper, Jesus uses the vine and branches metaphor to teach the disciples about remaining in him to bear fruit. He emphasizes dependence on him for spiritual life and mission.
Word: “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit.” (John 15:5)

• Engage 1: Jesus wanted to help others grow spiritually
• Incidents:
  • Teaching disciples to pray (Matthew 6:9–13).
  • Explaining parables privately (Mark 4:10–20).
• Engage 2: Jesus wanted to stay close to his followers
• Incidents:
  • Eating with disciples post-resurrection (John 21:12–13).
  • Promising Holy Spirit (John 14:26).

May 15, 2025 – Thursday, Fourth Week of Easter

Gospel: John 13:16–20
Context: At the Last Supper, after washing the disciples’ feet, Jesus teaches humility and the importance of receiving those he sends, preparing them for their mission while hinting at Judas’ betrayal.
Word: “Very truly, I tell you, whoever receives one whom I send receives me.” (John 13:20)

• Engage 1: Jesus wanted to serve others humbly
• Incidents:
  • Washing disciples’ feet (John 13:1–15).
  • Letting John prepare his way (Matthew 3:11–12).
• Engage 2: Jesus wanted to work together with others
• Incidents:
  • Distributing loaves with disciples (John 6:11).
  • Requesting colt for Jerusalem entry (Mark 11:1–6).

May 16, 2025 – Friday, Fourth Week of Easter

Gospel: John 14:1–6
Context: During the Last Supper, Jesus comforts his troubled disciples, assuring them of a place in his Father’s house and declaring himself the way to God, addressing their fears about his departure.
Word: “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.” (John 14:2)

• Engage 1: Jesus wanted to comfort those in fear
• Incidents:
  • Comforting disciples before passion (John 16:20–22).
  • Reassuring Jairus about daughter (Mark 5:36).
• Engage 2: Jesus wanted to prepare for others’ future
• Incidents:
  • Arranging Passover meal (Luke 22:7–13).
  • Promising Holy Spirit (John 14:26).

May 17, 2025 – Saturday, Fourth Week of Easter

Gospel: John 14:7–14
Context: Still at the Last Supper, Jesus responds to Philip’s request to see the Father, explaining that seeing him reveals the Father. He emphasizes their unity and encourages the disciples’ faith and works.
Word: “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” (John 14:9)

• Engage 1: Jesus wanted to show his true self
• Incidents:
  • Speaking clearly about mission (John 7:25–30).
  • Weeping at Lazarus’ tomb (John 11:35).
• Engage 2: Jesus wanted to connect people to God
• Incidents:
  • Teaching Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13).
  • Leading Samaritan woman to faith (John 4:39–42).

May 18, 2025 – Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year C)

Gospel: John 13:31–33a, 34–35
Context: At the Last Supper, after Judas leaves, Jesus speaks of his glorification and gives the disciples a new commandment to love one another as he has loved them, defining their identity as his followers.
Word: “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” (John 13:34)

• Engage 1: Jesus wanted to love others deeply
• Incidents:
  • Dying on cross for humanity (John 19:30).
  • Washing disciples’ feet (John 13:1–15).
• Engage 2: Jesus wanted to set an example for love
• Incidents:
  • Teaching Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1–12).
  • Forgiving from the cross (Luke 23:34).

May 19, 2025 – Monday, Fifth Week of Easter

Gospel: John 14:21–26
Context: During the Last Supper, Jesus teaches that those who love him will keep his commandments, promising the Holy Spirit as a helper to guide and teach the disciples after his departure.
Word: “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him.” (John 14:23)

• Engage 1: Jesus wanted to keep his promises
• Incidents:
  • Fulfilling prophecy in Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1–11).
  • Rising as promised (John 20:1–9).
• Engage 2: Jesus wanted to guide with the Spirit
• Incidents:
  • Promising Holy Spirit (John 14:26).
  • Breathing Spirit on disciples (John 20:22).

May 20, 2025 – Tuesday, Fifth Week of Easter

Gospel: John 14:27–31a
Context: At the Last Supper, Jesus offers his peace to the disciples, distinct from worldly peace, and prepares them for his departure, affirming his obedience to the Father’s will despite coming trials.
Word: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you.” (John 14:27)

• Engage 1: Jesus wanted everyone to enjoy peace
• Incidents:
  • Calming storm at sea (Mark 4:35–41).
  • Greeting disciples with peace post-resurrection (John 20:19).
• Engage 2: Jesus wanted to obey God’s will
• Incidents:
  • Praying in Gethsemane (Mark 14:36).
  • Accepting the cross (John 19:17).