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(John 6:16:21) Prayer: O Jesus, help me when the storms of life become too strong. Imagination: (Picture Jesus approaching the disciples’ boat.) Context: Multiplying food is a powerful miracle but walking on the sea is even greater. Jesus is much more than a miracle-worker. He is God and has power over the sea. Gospel Text: …
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(John 6:1-15) Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit. Multiply your gifts within me. Imagination: (Picture Jesus feeding the crowds.) Context: This multiplication of food is very important and is told in all four gospels. The Early Church loved this miracle because it prefigures Jesus’ gift of Eucharist. Why is this story told in Easter time? The miracle …
Continue reading “APRIL 8, 2016 – SECOND WEEK OF EASTER – FRIDAY – FEEDING THE FIVE THOUSAND”
(John 3:31-36) Prayer: O Jesus pour out the fullness of your Spirit. Imagination: (Picture Jesus teaching his disciples). Context: John the Baptist was a great preacher but he knew only earthly truths. Jesus knows heaven and can speak about what he has seen in heaven. Jesus is not just an earthly Messiah. He “comes from …
Continue reading “APRIL 7, 2016 – SECOND WEEK OF LENT – THURSDAY – NO RATIONING OF THE SPIRIT”
(John 3:16-21) Prayer: O Jesus, you were lifted up on the cross to save me. Imagination: (Picture Jesus teaching Nicodemus) Context: This gospel contains the famous John 3:16 verse about God so loving the world. It explains that god’s motive was to save, not to condemn. However, anyone who rejects this light is subject to …
Continue reading “APRIL 6, 2016 – SECOND WEEK OF EASTER – WEDNESDAY – SENT INTO THE WORLD”
(John 3:7-15) Prayer: O Jesus, let me come to you for wisdom. Imagination: (Picture Jesus teaching Nicodemus) Context: Nicodemus is a trained Jewish scholar. His questions to Jesus contrast the Jewish faith with the mysteries of Christ. His questions allow Jesus to explain these truths. If Nicodemus cannot understand the mystery of the Holy Spirit, …
Continue reading “APRIL 5, 2016 – SECOND WEEK OF EASTER – TUESDAY – THE QUESTIONING NICODEMUS”
(John 3:1-13) Prayer: O Jesus, help me to grow in faith. Imagination: (Picture Nicodemus speaking with Jesus.) Context: Nicodemus appears in three different stories in John’s gospel. In this meditation, we will use all three because they show his growth into discipleship. Gospel Text: (Read slowly, possibly aloud) Scene One (Jn 3:1-10): Nicodemus, a Pharisee …
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(John 20:24-29) Prayer: Jesus, remove all my doubts so I can proclaim you as Lord and God. Imagination: (Picture Jesus offering Thomas the opportunity to touch his wounds.) Context: This is the high point of the gospel. John has put forth all the evidence to show Jesus has come from the Father. He has told …
Continue reading “APRIL 3, 2016 – SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER, (C) – PART TWO – THOMAS THE DOUBTER”
(John 20:19-23) Prayer: O Jesus, breathe upon me and anoint me with your Spirit. Imagination: (Picture Jesus appearing to his disciples in the Upper Room.) Context: This vision occurs on Easter Sunday evening and reveals many truths. By coming through a closed door, Jesus clearly shows that he has a risen, glorified body. Showing his …