Scripture Reflections
By Debbie Laginskie
Scripture ReflectionsNov 29, 2020
Holy Week: Good Friday - Christ Forgives the World
Through this imaginative Gospel Contemplation, allow the Spirit to reveal forgiveness in a new way.
Holy Week: Day Four - Jesus Forgives the Thief
Put yourself in Christ's place, forgiving the undeserving thief.
Holy Week: Day 3 - Jesus Forgives Peter
Enter into this Imaginative Gospel Contemplation as Christ when He is wounded by Peter's denial of knowing Him.
Holy Week - Day 2 - Jesus Forgives his Disciples for leaving Him alone in His pain
Enter into this second imaginative gospel contemplation to engage with Christ forgiving his disciples.
Jesus Forgives Judas
Place yourself as Christ (an imaginative gospel contemplation) as he forgives Judas.
Scripture Reflections: Trying to Manage Things on Our Own
One of the lectionary readings today is the story from 2 Samuel 11:1-15. Whether we sin and end up with a situation that we want to "fix" or "manage" or whether life just happens, we can learn from David's efforts that it is better to surrender our ideals to God. He is the only One who can bring beauty out of ashes.
Scripture Reflections: Do it Again God
Listen to Psalm 68:24-35 with a few reflection questions to take to prayer.
Scripture Reflections: Do it Again God
Listen to Psalm 68:24-35 with a few reflection questions to take to prayer.
Scripture Reflections: Psalm 24 - He Pushes Back the Oceans
The God who pushes back the oceans is the King of Glory who wants to enter our lives
Gospel Reflections
John 7:1-10 - Temptations to Leave the Secret Life
Gospel Reflections: John 7:1-10
Jesus is tempted to fame? Where are these voices in your liife?
Gospel Reflections: John 7:1-10
Jesus' half brothers call Jesus to be famous and successful. Where are you hearing these same tempting challenges?
Journal Entry and Scripture Number 6 (Joseph and Mary's Imaginative Journal Entries)
Here is the 6th and final story.
Journal Entry and Scripture Number 5 (Joseph and Mary's Imaginative Journal Entries)
Here is Number 5!
Journal Entry and Scripture Number 4 (Joseph and Mary's Imaginative Journal Entries)
Here is number 4!
Journal Entry and Scripture Number 3 (Joseph and Mary's Imaginative Journal Entries)
Here is Number 3!
Journal Entry and Scripture Number 2 (Joseph and Mary's Imaginative Journal Entries)
This is the second set of journal entries
Joseph and Mary Imaginative Journal Entry Number 1
Enter the Nativity Story in a fresh way by listening to these dramatic readings - journal entries from Joseph and Mary as God's story unfolded in their lives.
Advent Retreat in Daily Life - Created to be in God's Presence
Remembering, this first day of Advent - that we were created to be in God's presence.
A Fresh Anointing
Psalm 23 - week 13
The Psalmist says, "You anoint me with the fragrance of your Holy Spirit." I think we could all use some fresh anointing.
Psalm 23 - Week 12 - Feasting in the Middle of Danger?
Psalm 23 tells us that Jesus, as our Shepherd, wants to prepare a feast for us in the middle of dangerous enemies. How can this be?! You can be led through this reflection and accompanying prayer exercise through this podcast or go to the Prayer Exercises on the website to use the written form.