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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Elisha and the Six Miracles
2 Kings 4:42-43; 6:3-7

Description

This passage is a selection taken from many examples of the prophet Elisha serving his people and working miracles through the gifts bestowed upon him by God. In Elisha and the Six Miracles, we are called to consider the role of miracles in our faith lives, and how we can be a sign of God's love to others.

Themes and Topics

Ordinary Time
Women in the Old Testament
Call to be a Steward
Call to be a Neighbor
Call to be a Witness

Liturgical Year

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time(Year B)
2 Kgs 4:42-44

Road to Emmaus
Luke 24:28-35

Description

This passage, illumination, and reflection resource guides participants to encounter Jesus much as the two disciples on the Road to Emmaus did. As they walk with Jesus, they grow in their understanding and awareness of his presence and identity. This Reflection Guide invites us to consider the ways in which we may do the same.

Themes and Topics

Easter
Call to be a Witness
Call to be a Follower
Call to be a Neighbor

Liturgical Year

Easter Sunday(Years A,B,C opt. 2)
Luke 24:13-35

3rd Sunday of Easter(Year A)
Luke 24:13-35

Eucharist
Luke 22:14-20

Description

This Reflection Guide features the text of the Last Supper and illumination of the Passover Meal from the Gospel of Luke, drawing participants into consideration of the intimacy of God’s relationship with humanity.

Themes and Topics

Lent
Hope
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Covenant Relationship
Call to be a Follower
Call to be a Worshiper

Liturgical Year

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

Pentecost
Acts 2:1-8, 12

Description

By exploring the text and illumination of the Pentecost event in Acts, this Reflection Guide leads participants to immerse in the promised gift of the Spirit and to reflect upon the role the Spirit plays in their life.

Themes and Topics

Easter
Holy Spirit
Call to be a Prophet
Call to be a Witness
Call to be a Follower

Liturgical Year

Pentecost Sunday(Year A,B,C)
Acts 2:1-11

Description

Drawn from the text in Acts 1:8, and illumination at Acts 28, this Reflection Guide brings participants to consider what it means to be witnesses for Christ in the twenty-first century.

Themes and Topics

Ordinary Time
Mission
Care for Creation
Call to be a Witness
Call to be a Prophet

Liturgical Year

Ascension of the Lord (Year A,B,C)
Acts 1:1-11

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