Before you begin, read all of John 11. This is the story of the Raising of Lazarus. Use your Holy Imagination as you read this chapter. If you would like to listen to John 11 being read to you, then play the podcast below. As you read or listen to the chapter, think about the questions asked in the begining of Reflection 1 in the Retreat Handout.
Reflection 1
If necessary, reread
John 11:1-6. If you would like to listen to the passage, play the podcast below. Then answer the questions under
Reflection 1: Your Response in the Retreat Handout.
Reflection 1 Response
Now that you have had time to think about what your response woud be and how this passage spoke to you, listen to the reflection on this passage given at the retreat.
Reflection 2
Now go back and read
John 11:17-38, Martha and Mary's Response. Remember to use your holy imagination. If you would like to listen to the passage, play the podcast below. Keep in mind the four questions posed for
Reflection 2 in the Retreat Handout. Then answer the questions under
Reflection 2: Your Response in the Retreat Handout
In addtion, read the Notes for Reflection 2. This talks about the social and economic implications for Mary and Martha with their brother passing.
Reflection 2 Response
Now that you have had time to think about what your response woud be and how this passage spoke to you, listen to the reflection on this passage given at the retreat.
Reflection 3
Now go back and read
John 11:38-44, The Raising of Lazarus. Remember to use your holy imagination. If you would like to listen to the passage, play the podcast below. Keep in mind the two questions posed for
Reflection 3 in the Retreat Handout. Then answer the questions under
Reflection 3: Your Response in the Retreat Handout
Reflection 3 Response
Now that you have had time to think about what your response woud be and how this passage spoke to you, listen to the reflection on this passage given at the retreat.
Reflection 4
Now go back and read
John 11:45-57, The Crowd's Place. Remember to use your holy imagination. If you would like to listen to the passage, play the podcast below. Keep in mind the two questions posed for
Reflection 4 in the Retreat Handout. Then answer the questions under
Reflection 4: Your Response in the Retreat Handout
Reflection 4 Response
Now that you have had time to think about what your response woud be and how this passage spoke to you, listen to the reflection on this passage given at the retreat.