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PART
THREE
Preparing
For Christian Life Community
Meeting 14: The Spirituality of
CLC
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Opening prayer:
Music, Scripture (Mark
1:16-20), poetry, environment.
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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): The spirituality
that undergirds CLC is based on St. Ignatius’ own conversion as a
layman. He used the pattern of his conversation to assist others
in theirs. He named this pattern “The Spiritual Exercises”. The
experience of each person who does these scripture-based exercises
is unique and leads to the discovery of his/her own spirituality.
The charism of Ignatian
spirituality is to discern how to love and serve God in all
things.
The spirituality of CLC is a
spirituality for choice, always seeking to serve the greater good.
It is about encountering God in all things. It is about being
“contemplative while acting”.
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Reflection
(facilitator read): How do I
feel called to love and serve God in my life? What has been my
greatest support in this endeavor? What would help me even more?
Short silence
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Sharing
(facilitator introduce): What
struck me in this reflection? If my reflection suggests that
change is needed in my life, what am I willing to do? Is there
some way that this group could support me in my effort? + + +
After the sharings, members may add anything else they wish, or
ask for feedback from the group. Close with a 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?
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Closing prayer
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Social
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