What is biblical reflection?
Reflection: Serious thought or consideration. Contemplation, deliberation, pondering, meditation, musing. Did you know that the single most effective thing you can do to accelerate and deepen your spiritual growth is to reflect on the meaning of Scripture in your life?
How do you respond to the Gospel of the Lord?
The people acknowledge that truth in faith by their response, “Glory to you, Lord.” At that moment we are all speaking directly to Christ and not the minister. Standing for the Proclamation of the Gospel: A significant change of posture occurs at the singing of the Alleluia – the community stands.
What do you say at the end of a scripture reading?
How do I end a reading? If you are speaking in terms of Catholicism, you end a reading with “The Word of the Lord,” and the Gospels are finished with “The Gospel of the Lord.” To readings, the response is “Thanks be to God,” while the response to Gospels is “Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ.”
What is the true meaning of the gospel?
Definition of gospel (Entry 1 of 2) 1a often capitalized : the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation. b capitalized : one of the first four New Testament books telling of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ also : a similar apocryphal (see apocrypha sense 2) book.
What does the priest say after reading the Gospel?
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Priest: The Lord be with you.
What does the Bible say about reflecting on your life?
There is no wrong way to reflect on your life thus far and tune into your faith. “Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”