Catholic Bible Study Lectio Mark: Faith Not Fear
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Apr 3, 2024 Explore the theme of faith vs fear in the Gospel of Mark, with a vivid retelling of Jesus calming a storm on the Sea of Galilee. Delve into powerful narratives of healing through faith, including a woman touching Jesus' cloak for healing and the importance of trust in receiving divine grace. Reflect on the contrast between faith and skepticism in allowing Jesus' grace to flow
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Calm Amid The Storm
- In the storm on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus sleeps calmly while the disciples panic at the waves and wind.
- Mark emphasizes that faith in Jesus, not fear of circumstances, is the key response when chaos strikes.
Rembrandt Invites You Into The Scene
- Speaker 0 describes Rembrandt's painting showing disciples closest to Jesus as calm and those looking away as panicked.
- The painting questions where the viewer stands in the storm and invites imaginative prayer.
Use Imagination In Prayer
- Use imagination in prayer to place yourself into Scripture so it moves from head knowledge to heart knowledge.
- Practice visualizing the scene to taste, feel, and internalize its spiritual lesson.