Our readings for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
- Sirach 15: 15-20
- Psalms 119: 1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34
- 1 Corinthians 2: 6-10
- Matthew 5: 17-37
- Finding righteousness
- We know that Jesus gives us a means to achieve righteousness before God even in spite of our sin. At the same time, God gives us the strength, courage, trust in Him to turn from sin, and turn towards God.
- How do you find the strength to resist sin?
- When and where did you learn that?
- Is it still working?
- How have you improved on your ability to turn from sin?
- Open my eyes Lord
- Sometimes, we have to work a bit harder to see how God's Law applies to a given situation, and we know what God is calling us to.
- Has there ever been anyone who helped you see that you were falling prey to sin?
- How did they let you know?
- Did you find it humbling, inspirational, convicting, embarrassing, ...
- Did you ever thank them for their service?
- Finding your glory
- Glory can be defined as celestial bliss.
- Do you think that we can achieve any measure of that glory this side of eternity?
- What do you think contributes to that glory in our lives?
- If we were all glorious, would the world be a better place?
- Finding freedom from sin
- In the examen prayer, we review the events of the day and ask God to reveal to us where we made decisions, thought thoughts, said things that drew us closer to God, and those that did not. From a steady practice of our day, we gradually become more in tune with God's will for our lives, and we learn what gives us life.
- Are there practices, friends, activities, places that you no longer invest yourself in as a result of coming closer to Jesus?
- How did you come to see the need to give those up?
- How do you bring yourself back when you feel that old temptation?
- How do you reinforce the life-giving, the holy in your life?
- Are you getting any better at it?
- Preparation for Reconciliation
- Do I trust God to give me true joy?
- Who might be helping me draw closer to God in my life today?
- Where is God calling me to glory, today?
- Where is God calling me to turn toward Him in a deeper way?
Shalom!
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