Contemplating the face of Christ

Method

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!)...
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Contemplating the face of Christ
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Paul Zach sings, ‘The Lord is My Shepherd’. Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John. This prayer is proposed by the website Pray as you go.
Contemplating the face of Christ
Praying with the Gospel of John – Chapter 1 verse 35 to 39
To take the time to contemplate Him and to become imbued with His image, and the fruit He bears in me.
Contemplating the face of Christ
Praying with the Gospel of Mark chapter 10 verses 46 to 52
To take the time to contemplate Him and to become imbued with His image, and the fruit He bears in me.
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