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Gospel Meditation: Second Sunday of Advent

By Jared Dees

The Preaching of John the Baptist (Mark 1:1-8)

Let the following questions to guide you through a process of Lectio Divina:

LECTIO (Reading): What does this passage say that everyone should understand?

  • What was John the Baptist’s goal?
  • What was it about John the Baptist that must have made him so popular throughout Judea and Jerusalem?
  • How does the gospel describe his appearance?

MEDITATION (Meditation): What does the text say to me, today, and to my life?

  • How will you prepare the way for Jesus to come into your life this Advent season?
  • What sins do you need forgiven?
  • How can you fast like John the Baptist during this Advent season?

ORATIO (Prayer): What can I say to the Lord in response to his word?

  • In your Advent wreath prayer, light the second candle, which stands for peace. In what areas of your life do you need to ask for Christ’s peace?
  • When will you set aside some time this month to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
  • Do you need to recommit to your Advent prayer commitment?

CONTEMPLATIO (Contemplation): What conversion of the mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?

  • How will you be more like John the Baptist?
  • How will you repent?
  • How will you experience the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

 

December 4, 2017 Filed Under: Lectio Divina Meditations

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Jared Dees is passionate about sharing practical resources to teach faith. He is best known for his website The Religion Teacher and is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach, Praying the Angelus, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children.

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