- for Groups and for Self
Prepare.
Take time to be fully present. Sit comfortably, close your eyes and center yourself with breathing.
Breathe Deep. Breathe Deep. Breathe Deep.
1. Hear the word – that is addressed to you.
Read the passage slowly – twice though. Listen for a word or a phrase that stands out to you. Repeat it to yourself over and over during a time of silence. (approx 1 minute).
Group: When the leader gives a signal, say the word or phrase aloud without elaboration.
Self: perhaps write the word or phrase on a piece of paper.
2. Ask “How is my life touched?” – by this word.
Read the passage a second time. Listen for insight in to how your life is touched today by this passage. Reflect in terms of “I feel”, “I think”, “I see”, “I remember” during two minutes of silence.
Group: When leader give signal, share one or two sentences. (or you may pass)
Self: write down your thoughts without too much elaboration at this point.
3. Ask “Is there an invitation here?” (For you)
Read the passage a third time. Listen for an invitation relevant for the next few days. Listen of a way to take this words into your day ahead. Ponder this invitation during several minutes of silence.
Group: When leader gives sign, share this invitation. (or you may pass).
Self: write down the invitation.
4. Pray, for one another to be enabled to respond.
Pray, out loud or silently, for God to support the person on your right respond to the invitation received.
Self: Take time to pray out loud or in silence for God to Support you in responding to the invitation given during this mediation.
Group: End session with time of conversation. An opportunity to share how they feel as compared to how they felt on arrival, or comment on or ask questions about the passage.
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