Monday, May 1, 2017

4th Sunday of Easter

Our readings for the fourth Sunday of Easter are:
  1. Acts 2: 14a, 36-41
  2. Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-43, 5, 6
  3. 1 Peter 2: 20b-25
  4. John 10: 1-10
  • Corruption
    • What do you think is the most attractive aspect about our parish community, your family, your own life?
    • Would you say that's because of Jesus?
    • Is that attractive aspect enough to make others try to follow Jesus so that they can experience that grace themselves?
  • Want vs. want vs. need
    • Like most of the English language, the word want has evolved to mean merely a desire, no matter how ill-founded or petty.  It used to mean a poverty.
    • Is want all relative?
    • How would you define enough in your life?
    • What would it take to make you feel secure?
    • What are the odds that Jesus feels the same way that you do about security?
  • Deep humility
    • The Jesuits distinguish three types of humility.  The deepest seeks to set aside anything that is not bringing them closer to Jesus, no matter what the cost.  There is a certain passion that carries this sort of humility, few live this way.
    • The hard part is to suffer for Christ, rather than make a martyr of ourselves.  Have you ever seen someone with a martyr complex?
    • What is the difference between such a person and a "real martyr"?
    • How can we best keep our suffering real?
  • Hearing God's voice
    • When are some times that God's voice in your life changed your perspective, your actions?
    • How did you figure out that it was God?
    • What makes it hard for us to hear that voice?
    • What can we do to become more attuned to that voice?
Preparation for Reconciliation:
  1. What about my life this past week would draw others to Jesus?
  2. Am I willing/able to trust Christ for all of my wants?
  3. Does my love for Jesus run deep enough to compel me to walk with Him, no matter the cost?
  4. Where is God calling me today?
Shalom!

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