“Imagining the Gospel Scene” is a series from the Jesuit Media Lab. On occasional Sundays throughout this liturgical year, creators in the JML community will respond to the day’s Gospel passage through the practice of Ignatian contemplation, or what is sometimes called “imaginative prayer.”
In his Spiritual Exercises, St. Ignatius of Loyola invites participants to place ourselves in Gospel scenes using the imagination, relying on our senses to develop a distinctive, personal perspective on a given story — and thereby getting to know Christ better. After praying with the Gospel using their imaginations, our contributors will create a piece of art flowing from their experience — a painting, poem, short story, song, photograph or work in another medium.
Today’s installment is a guided audio reflection by Becky Eldredge, founder of Ignatian Ministries and authors of two award-winning books on Ignatian spirituality.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: September 15, 2024
Mark 8: 27-35
This week, I invite you to pray with a guided Ignatian Contemplation based on the Gospel, Mark 8:27-35. In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus ask his disciples an important question, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter replies, “You are the Christ.”
Jesus reveals himself to us throughout our lives and offers us various aspects of himself to us. Who would you say Jesus is if he asked you that question today? How would you fill in this statement to Jesus? You are….
Jesus also reveals to us who we are. He shows us our gifts, our roles, our characteristics and unique qualities. What would Jesus say to you today about who he sees you are?
Use the guided Ignatian Contemplation and the downloadable handout to take a walk with Jesus to celebrate who Jesus is and who you are.
Download the handout at the link below.
Find more guided audio meditations from Becky by clicking here.