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    Lectio Divina December 5, 2020 Greeting and Opening Prayer: John The Baptist Prepares The Way

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    1) The document provides a summary of Mark 1:1-8 which describes John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus. 2) It then outlines a 5 part Lectio Divina process for reflecting on the text that includes reading, recalling, commentary, reflection in small groups, and giving thanks. 3) The goal is for participants to observe what is happening in the text, reflect on what it means today, and consider how it might change their lives.

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    Lectio Divina

    Mark 1:1-8 NRSV


    December 5, 2020
    Greeting and Opening Prayer John the Baptist Prepares the Way

    Part I The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah,[a]
    the Son of God,[b] as it is written in Isaiah the prophet:
    1) Hear the text read.
    “I will send my messenger ahead of you,
    2) Recall the text by saying a word or short phrase that who will prepare your way”[c]—
    touched your heart. Listen to what others say. If “a voice of one calling in the wilderness,
    someone says your word, simply repeat it again. ‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
    make straight paths for him.’”[d]
    Part II: Commentary by Dan Horan, OFM
    And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching
    Part III: Hear/See the text again with 5 mins silence a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The whole
    Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to
    Part IV: Reflection and Sharing in Small Groups him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the
    Jordan River. John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a
    ◊ Share your reflections on what is happening in leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.
    the text and what it means today. And this was his message: “After me comes the one more
    powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to
    ◊ What do you observe? stoop down and untie. I baptize you with[e] water, but he will
    ◊ Is there anything that leaves you perplexed/confused? baptize you with[f] the Holy Spirit.”

    ◊ What does this text mean to you? Footnotes


    ◊ What has praying with this text called forth from a. Mark 1:1 Or Jesus Christ. Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ
    you personally? (Greek) both mean Anointed One.
    b. Mark 1:1 Some manuscripts do not have the Son of God.
    ◊ What needs to change in you having read this
    text? c. Mark 1:2 Mal. 3:1
    d. Mark 1:3 Isaiah 40:3
    ◊ What difference will this text make in your life?
    e. Mark 1:8 Or in
    Part V: Give Thanks f. Mark 1:8 Or in
    Offer petitionary prayers to God.
    Closing Prayer

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