Prayer – O Holy Spirit, reveal to me the mystery of Jesus. Imagination – (Picture Jesus with his disciples.) Context: Jesus has just healed the boy with a demon. While the disciples are still amazed at this, Jesus shifts the focus to his death. The warning falls on deaf ears. …
Prayer: O Jesus, call me into your presence. Imagination: (Picture Jesus with his early disciples.) Context: Peter, Andrew, Philip and Nathaniel are all from Bethsaida. Philip leads Nathaniel to Jesus. This dialogue reveals much of Jesus’ identity. It alludes to Jacob who was filled with guile (Nathaniel has none). Jacob …
Prayer – O Holy Spirit, reveal to me the fullness of Jesus. Imagination – (Picture Jesus with his disciples) Context: This text is sort of an interlude as Herod ponders Jesus’ identity. Later, Peter, by divine revelation, will proclaim correctly that Jesus is the Messiah. Gospel Text: (Read slowly, possibly …
Prayer – O Holy Spirit, anoint me with your powers. Imagination: (Picture Jesus sending forth his 12 apostles) Context: This text looks forward to the Church, when the Holy Spirit will send the apostles to the whole world. Jesus’ words reflect what actually happened. The small Church communities sent forth …
Prayer: O Holy Spirit, help me to hear and act upon God’s word. Imagination: (Picture Jesus surrounded by the crowds.) Context: Jesus forms a new family. This family is not based upon blood relationships but upon people freely choosing to hear and practice God’s word. To highlight this truth, this …
Prayer: O Jesus, You are a generous employer. Let me serve you faithfully. Imagination: (Picture Jesus with his disciples.) Context: This parable of the Kingdom focuses on the final Judgment. As the day goes on, the workers grow discouraged, stop seeking work and “sit around idle.” The owner’s constant going …
Prayer – O Lord, call me to be your child of light. Imagination: (Picture Jesus teaching the crowds.) Context: This text contains three separate sayings of Jesus. The first saying envisions a Greek home with a light welcoming visitors. The second sentence points out that nothing is secret to God, …
(Luke 9:43-45) Prayer – O Holy Spirit, reveal to me the mystery of Jesus. Imagination – (Picture Jesus with his disciples.) Context: Jesus has just healed the boy with a demon. While the disciples are still amazed at this, Jesus shifts the focus to his death. The warning falls on …
(Luke 9:18-22) Prayer: O Holy Spirit, open to my heart the mystery of Jesus Christ. Imagination – (Picture Jesus with his disciples) Context: An earlier gospel showed what the Father wanted Jesus to accomplish for Israel. This gospel answers a deeper question. What is Jesus’ relationship to the Father and …
(Luke 9:7-9) Prayer – O Holy Spirit, reveal to me the fullness of Jesus. Imagination – (Picture Jesus with his disciples) Context: This text is sort of an interlude as Herod ponders Jesus’ identity. Later, Peter, by divine revelation, will proclaim correctly that Jesus is the Messiah. Gospel Text: (Read …
Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit. Let me respond quickly to Jesus’ call. Imagination: (Picture Jesus at table in Matthew’s house). Context: This text has 2 parts. First, Matthew responds to Jesus’ call and then he invites Jesus to his house. Since Matthew is a sinner (collecting taxes for Romans) his friends …
(Luke 9:1-6) Prayer – O Holy Spirit, anoint me with your powers. Imagination: (Picture Jesus sending forth his 12 apostles) Context: This text looks forward to the Church, when the Holy Spirit will send the apostles to the whole world. Jesus’ words reflect what actually happened. The small Church communities …
(Luke 8:19-21) Prayer: O Holy Spirit, help me to hear and act upon God’s word. Imagination: (Picture Jesus surrounded by the crowds.) Context: Jesus forms a new family. This family is not based upon blood relationships but upon people freely choosing to hear and practice God’s word. To highlight this …
(Matthew 9:9-13) Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit. Let me respond quickly to Jesus’ call. Imagination: (Picture Jesus at table in Matthew’s house). Context: This text has 2 parts. First, Matthew responds to Jesus’ call and then he invites Jesus to his house. Since Matthew is a sinner (collecting taxes for Romans) …
(Luke 16:1-8) Prayer: O Jesus, wake me up to the imminence of the Kingdom. Imagination: (Picture Jesus with His disciples) Context: The parable uses real-life details. Rich owners often lived at a distance and depended on stewards who held promissory oaths of debtors. The steward wants his changes put into …
(Luke 9:43-45) Prayer – O Holy Spirit, reveal to me the mystery of Jesus. Imagination – (Picture Jesus with his disciples.) Context: Jesus has just healed the boy with a demon. While the disciples are still amazed at this, Jesus shifts the focus to his death. The warning falls on …
(Luke 9:18-22) Prayer: O Holy Spirit, open to my heart the mystery of Jesus Christ. Imagination – (Picture Jesus with his disciples) Context: An earlier gospel showed what the Father wanted Jesus to accomplish for Israel. This gospel answers a deeper question. What is Jesus’ relationship to the Father and …
(Luke 9:7-9) Prayer – O Holy Spirit, reveal to me the fullness of Jesus. Imagination – (Picture Jesus with his disciples) Context: This text is sort of an interlude as Herod ponders Jesus’ identity. Later, Peter, by divine revelation, will proclaim correctly that Jesus is the Messiah. Gospel Text: (Read …
(Luke 9:1-6) Prayer – O Holy Spirit, anoint me with your powers. Imagination: (Picture Jesus sending forth his 12 apostles) Context: This text looks forward to the Church, when the Holy Spirit will send the apostles to the whole world. Jesus’ words reflect what actually happened. The small Church communities …
(Luke 8:19-21) Prayer: O Holy Spirit, help me to hear and act upon God’s word. Imagination: (Picture Jesus surrounded by the crowds.) Context: Jesus forms a new family. This family is not based upon blood relationships but upon people freely choosing to hear and practice God’s word. To highlight this …
