Seeing The Word
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Seeing the Word is a program of guided reflection that makes it possible to pray with images from
The Saint John's Bible - the first handwritten and illuminated Bible commissioned by a Benedictine Abbey in more than 500 years.

Currently Available Reflection Guides

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Praise of Wisdom
Sirach 24:19-21, 23, 25, 30-34

Description

This Reflection Guide is centered on Sirach's eloquent praise of Wisdom, and encourages participants to see God's Word as a source for renewal, encouragement, and guidance. The connection between Wisdom and Christ makes this passage all the more important for Christians today.

Themes and Topics

Community
Reverence for All People
Justice
Call to be a Steward

Liturgical Year

2nd Sunday After Christmas(Year A,B,C)
Sirach 24:1-4, 12-16

The Crucifixion
Luke 23:33-49

Description

This Reflection Guide on Luke's account of the Crucifixion of Jesus leads participants to uncover the depth and impact of God's love as seen through Jesus' words and actions, as well as the lasting significance of the historical centering of our faith.

Themes and Topics

Lent
Easter
Call to be a Prophet
Call to Worship
Call to be a Witness
Call to be a Forgiver

Liturgical Year

Palm Sunday Mass (Year C)
Luke 22:14 – 23:56

34th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)
Luke 23:35-43

Palm Sunday Mass (Year A)
Matthew 27:33-44

Palm Sunday Mass (Year B)
Mark 15:22-32

Easter Triduum (Good Friday) (Year A,B,C)
John 18:1 – 19:42

The Resurrection
John 20:11-18

Description

With a focus on Mary Magdaelene's perspective, persistence, and faith, this Reflection Guide connects the events of the Resurrection to the faith of modern followers of Christ. As we ourselves seek after the risen Christ, we may draw inspiration from Mary's own determination to answer the call of her Savior.

Themes and Topics

Lent
Easter
Call to Worship
Call to be a Witness
Call to be a Forgiver
Call to be a Follower
Women in the Bible

Liturgical Year

Easter Sunday (Year A,B,C)
John 20:1-9 (opt. 1)

Creation
Genesis 1:1-5, 31-2:3

Description

Participants are called in Creation to consider the impact of God's creation of the world. The powerful image of God as Creator is joined with reflection on the continuing presence of God in the day-to-day life of humanity.

Themes and Topics

Lent
Easter
Call to be a Steward
Care for Creation
God's Preeminance

Liturgical Year

Easter Vigil (Year A,B,C)
Genesis 1:1 – 2:2

Wisdom Woman
Wisdom 7:24-30

Description

Wisdom Woman explores the development of the image of Wisdom as a woman throughout the Bible, with particular emphasis on how she reflects God's love directly upon us. We are called throughout our lives to pay attention to the important role of Wisdom.

Themes and Topics

Ordinary Time
Women in the Bible
Call to be a Prophet
Call to be a Worshiper
Call to be a Witness

Liturgical Year

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Wisdom 6:12-16

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Wisdom 7:7-11

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