“They saw where he was staying and they stayed with him”

The Gospel according to John 1:35-42

Lectio: What does the text say?

Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. After this text, what are the words, phrases, or actions that draw your attention, your interest? Medito: What is God saying to you through this text? Surely many of us would say that we follow the Lord, the Lamb of God. So if he asks us, “What do you want?”, what would you say to him? And if we asked him, “Where do you live?”, what would he say to us? Are we where he is? Can we see what he wants and do we want to see it? From where? How? How long do I stay with him? A few minutes? Hours? All day? After the message of this text, what is your meditation, your personal reflection?

Prayer: What do you say to God?

I follow you because I know that you are the truth, the light that always prevail and shine over the darkness and all things. I know that you are in my heart and I should learn to give it the food that you have taught us to receive and that is how I will be able to see what you want us to see. I want to be with you in every moment, to rest in your hands, to listen to you, to follow your steps, and serve you, my beloved God.

After the message of this text, what is your personal prayer? Include your personal intentions. Amen.

Contemplatio: How do I internalize the Word of God?

“They saw where he was staying and they stayed with him” (Repeat) “They saw where he was staying and they stayed with him” “They saw where he was staying and they stayed with him” After the message of this text, what is the word, phrase, paragraph, or action that helps you to remember this text?

Actio: What do I promise God?

To see and stay with the Lord, we act so that his Word, his message is alive in all types of good acts within ourselves and with all those that are around us. After the message of this text, what is the concrete action that you will do?