Present the Gospel
Why are we reading this passage today?
Read the Gospel passage, then ask the question: ‘Why are we reading this today?’ Leave a space for silent and personal reflection on the reading and the question.
Now read the short poem ‘May I sit here?’ which is the final part of Debi Thomas’ blog. You could read the poem using different voices to ask the question: ‘May I sit here?’ each time it occurs, or you could prepare in advance a dramatic presentation. Alternatively, you could read/explore the whole of the blog entry.
After the poem, keep a few moments of silence, then read the Gospel passage a second time.