(Mark 7:1-8) Prayer – O Jesus, let my heart be set only on the heavenly father’s will. Imagination – (Picture Jesus in this controversy with the Pharisees). Context: Jesus rejects the piety of the Pharisees, who have gone off course. This gospel contains two stories, washing of hands and declaring …
(Mark 6:53-56) Prayer – Jesus, let me seek you, find you and be blessed by your power. Imagination – (Picture the crowds pressing upon Jesus). Context: These crowds in Galilee are enthusiastic. In fact, by their lively faith they somewhat force Jesus to heal. He seems more comfortable in the …
(Luke 5:4 -11) Prayer – Let me see, O Lord, how unworthy I am to be your disciple. Imagination – (Picture Peter kneeling at Jesus’ feet and proclaiming his own sinfulness.) Context: This miraculous catch of fish is but a prelude to the high point of the story. While seeing …
