"Transfiguration" Jim Janknegt. Used with permission.
The Last Word
Life Himself came down to be slain;
Bread came down to suffer hunger;
the Way came down to endure weariness on His journey;
the Fountain came down to experience thirst.
Do you, then, refuse to work and to suffer?
-Augustine 354-430
- Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
- Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying attention to the deep breath.
- Christ suffered for you.
- How do you suffer hunger?
- Christ suffered for you.
- Chow do you endure weariness?
- Christ suffered for you.
- How do you experience thirst?
- Christ died for you.
- What needs to be slain in you to live in Christ Jesus?
- Invite Christ into these places.
- Ask for forgiveness.
- Receive new life.
- Be reconciled with God.
- Give thanks to God for these things that have been revealed and for this time in prayer.
- Share as you feel led in the reply box below.
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, February 19, 2012, The Transfiguration of the Lord Year B
2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50:1-6
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9
If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author. Permission to use in not-for-profit settings The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD