Introduction

Introduction

This is the second in the series of Gospel reflections following the Anglican Church’s lectionary, and it follows the same simple pattern as before, which even busy people can find time for as they approach Sunday. It will take no more time to read than would a quick scan of the headlines, but it will take much longer for the words of the Gospel to work within us to bring about self-examination and understanding. And this is why a pattern of reflection is so helpful. The advice of Clare of Assisi in her second letter to Agnes of Prague is:

Gaze on him
Consider him
Contemplate him
As you desire to imitate him...