Virtual Lenten Mission
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Join us in praying scripture every day of this Virtual Diocesan Mission individually or as a family.
A format to follow each day for praying with Scripture:
- Find a spot that is conducive to prayer. A place that is quiet. Consider lighting a candle or praying in front of the crucifix or a holy image.
- Pray by calling upon the Holy Spirit that God would speak to you through His word.An example (you could say this):
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
God our Father, be with us in this time as we open your Word. Please speak to our hearts through the power of the Holy Spirit. Give us the grace to hear what you have to say and the faith and courage to do it. Please transform our hearts as we encounter you the living God. We ask all of this in Jesus name. Amen. - Read the scripture. (You can read out loud of you are praying as a family/group.)
Ask yourself: What is God saying? What is God saying to me/us?
Let everyone in the group speak about what it is saying to them.
Go slow. Do not be afraid of silence. Things grow in silence! - When you have all had a chance to share. Say a closing prayer trying to use similar words to what God has just revealed through the scripture you read.
- This whole process can take 8-15 minutes.
- Lastly, consider writing down the what struck you and put it in a place where you will see it. Think about it throughout the day.