This is a recording of the Zoom meeting for Holy Spirit Parish, Lawrence County, PA. We shared a sample Lectio Divina by Pamela Croach and study/reflection on the Gospel of John 15:26-27 and 16:12-15 done by Frank Yeropoli for Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021. Our focus was on the phrase: “The Spirit of Truth will guide you to all truth.”
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Meditation 1: What does this text say to me, today, and to my life? “Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”
What holds me back from sharing the faith with others?
• What word or words in this passage caught my attention?
• What in this passage comforted me?
• What in this passage challenged me?
1 Meditation Question is from Lectio Divina of the Gospels for the Liturgical Year 2020-2021. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2020, p. 147
Prayer: What can I say to the Lord in response to His word?
I bring to the Lord the praise, petition, or thanksgiving that the Word inspires in me.
Contemplation: What conversion of the mind, heart, or life is the Lord asking of me? I spend quiet time in God’s presence.
How can I observe God’s commandments more carefully?
How can I make my life a gift for others in charity?
Suggested actions to consider:
Can I renew my baptismal promises while praying the Apostles creed?
Can I volunteer to help with parish formation efforts by contacting one of the parish coordinators?
Zoom presentations are on hiatus for the summer.
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Meditation (1)1: What does this text say to me, today, and to my life?
“This is my body…this is my blood.”
How can I be more reverent toward the Holy Eucharist?
• What word or words in this passage caught my attention?
• What in this passage comforted me?
• What in this passage challenged me?
(1 ) Meditation Question is from Lectio Divina of the Gospels for the Liturgical Year 2020-2021. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2020, p. 152
Prayer: What can I say to the Lord in response to His word? I bring to the Lord the praise, petition, or thanksgiving that the Word inspires in me.
Contemplation (2): What conversion of the mind, heart, or life is the Lord asking of me? I spend quiet time in God’s presence.
How can I best express my gratitude for the gift of Jesus’ Body and Blood?
(2) Contemplation and Action focus are chosen from Lectio Divina of the Gospels for the Liturgical Year 2020-2021. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2020, p. 153
How can I make my life a gift for others in charity?
Suggested actions to consider:
Can I spend time reflecting on the gift of the Holy Eucharist and receive the sacrament of Penance so as to receive Holy Communion worthily? Can I volunteer to do adoration in our parish adoration chapel?
Zoom presentations are on summer hiatus