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PART ONE
Tracking the Spirit Within Me
Meeting
3: Who is God for me?
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Opening prayer:
Music,
Scripture (Matthew 19:13-15), poetry, environment, anything that
contributes to the spirit of the meeting. (4-5 minutes)
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Check-in:
How am I
feeling as I begin this meeting? (10 minutes total)
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Theme
(read aloud):
There is an undeniable experience of a Transcendent Other. It is
experienced in all cultures and traditions, and yet is beyond all
cultural constructs and theological language. To image this
presence is to limit it; to open our hearts to it is to embrace
it. Becoming one with the All is the urge of the human heart and
all creation. Whether it be YHWH, God, Allah, Great Spirit, or
some other name, the human heart is restless until it comes to
rest in the presence of this Other.
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Reflection
(facilitator
read): One name the Gospels uses is God. Who is God to me? Does
God love me? Do I trust God unconditionally? Who is Jesus to me?
Who is Holy Spirit to me? To whom do I pray? Short silence
(2-3 min)
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Sharing
(facilitator introduce): What struck me in this reflection? +++
After the sharings, members may add anything else they wish or
ask for feedback from the group. Remember, no comment on
sharings. Brief prayer
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Break
(15 minutes,
optional)
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Open conversation
& questions
about matters of
interest and concern.
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Preview next
topic:
To pray over in
preparation for the next meeting.
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Business:
Place for
next meeting, facilitator, prayer leader, other issues.
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Review of meeting:
How was I
moved during this meeting? Where did I feel positive energy? Where
did I feel discomfort?
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Closing prayer
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Social
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