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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Baptism of Jesus
Mark 1:4-11

Description

This passage sets the stage for Mark, and is important for understanding not only the Gospel but our own Christian lives. In Baptism of Jesus, we are called to reflect on both the beginning of Jesus' mission and the role of John the Baptist, who features prominently in the illumination.

Themes and Topics

Christmas
Call to be a Steward
Discipleship

Liturgical Year

Sunday after Epiphany(Year B)
Mark 1:7-11

Sunday after Epiphany(Year A)
Matthew 3:13-17

Sunday after Epiphany(Year C)
Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Word Made Flesh
John 1:1-5, 10-14

Description

Participants are guided in this Reflection Guide to consider the cosmic scope and beauty of Christ, and are called to consider how the Incarnation affects their lives.

Themes and Topics

Christmas
Call to be a Steward
Call to be a Witness
Call to be a Follower
God's Preeminance

Liturgical Year

Christmas Mass (day) (Year A,B,C)
John 1:1-18

2nd Sunday after Christmas(Year A,B,C)
John 1:1-18

Life in Community
Acts 4:32-35

Description

This Biblical description of the early Christian community depicts a fellowship of one heart and mind. As we focus on the text and image, we may draw inspiration for the calling to follow their example in our own time.

Themes and Topics

Easter
Call to be a Steward
Call to Community
Social Justice

Liturgical Year

2nd Sunday of Easter(Year B)
Acts 4:32-35

Ruth and Naomi
Ruth 1:16-20, 22

Description

The story and illumination of Ruth and Naomi models Christian love, fellowship, and faithfulness. By reflecting on their spirit and actions, we may find courage to face our own challenges.

Themes and Topics

Women in the Bible
Call to Community
Call to be a Steward
Faith

Liturgical Year

Friday, Week 20 (Year 1)
Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14-16, 22

Call of the Disciples
John 1:35-51

Description

Just as the first disciples were personally called by Jesus, so are we called today to follow after him. In this Reflection Guide participants focus on how they themselves might respond to Christ's call.

Themes and Topics

Ordinary Time
Call to be a Follower
Discipleship
Call to be a Witness

Liturgical Year

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
John 1:35-42

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Matthew 4:12-23

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Mark 1:14-20

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