Contemplating the face of Christ
Some preparation is necessay
If invite someone for lunch, we will have first fixed a time with them, planned a menu etc... Contemplation also requires preparation.
Choose in advance a passage from the Gospel.
Christian contemplation involves looking at Christ and listening to Christ. The Gospels are filled with scenes where we see Jesus relating with those around him. The Gospel of Mark is a great place to start. For example, you could choose the call of the disciples, chapter 1: 16-20; or the cure of a paralytic Chapter 2: 1-12; or the First Miracle of the loaves, chapter 6: 30-44; or Blind Bartimaeus chapter 10: 46-52. Do not hesitate to stay with the same text several times.
Decide:
- a place: where you won't be disturbed. For example, a place in your home in front of an icon. You could light a candle (Friendly advice: put your phone on airplane mode!)...
Some preparation is necessay
If invite someone for lunch, we will have first fixed a time with them, planned a menu etc... Contemplation also requires preparation.
Choose in advance a passage from the Gospel.
Christian contemplation involves looking at Christ and listening to Christ. The Gospels are filled with scenes where we see Jesus relating with those around him. The Gospel of Mark is a great place to start. For example, you could choose the call of the disciples, chapter 1: 16-20; or the cure of a paralytic Chapter 2: 1-12; or the First Miracle of the loaves, chapter 6: 30-44; or Blind Bartimaeus chapter 10: 46-52. Do not hesitate to stay with the same text several times.
Decide:
- a place: where you won't be disturbed. For example, a place in your home in front of an icon. You could light a candle (Friendly advice: put your phone on airplane mode!)...
