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Reflection Points: * Give myself the space to go away - despite the challenges - the experience is worth every sacrifice. * this weekend find some time to spend in front of the Blessed Sacrament to just sit and gaze

Reflection Questions: * Where is my opportunity to share and give testimony about Jesus in the coming week? * What one lifestyle change do I need to make in order to seen as someone worth listening to?

Reflection Questions: * In what areas has sin slowly slid into my life and I am now in bondage of a particular habit which my conscience tells me needs to be kicked? * God is a loving Father who does not condemn but embraces - when was the last time I saw myself running into His arms in helplessness when life gets too much....

Reflection Questions: * What is my response to today's reading on how the early community lived? * How am I living this out in my life alongside the community that I am called to be in?

Reflection Questions: * What is my generosity level? What stops me from giving more generously? * How can I spend the awareness that both of these qualities are important for any Church community ? Who shall I start off with first?

Reflection Questions: * How has my post- Easter spiritual mood been? Am I empowered with a new zeal? Why or why not? * How important is Evangelization to me? How am I working this out in my daily life? * Where is Jesus in my life today? Is He just my Cosy Corner or One whom I working alongside with to bring back lost souls

Reflection Questions: 1. What is/are the old habits that I keep returning to? What is the pull and what is causing this return to my former habits? 2. What is the Lord's desire for me? What plans does He have for me? 3. What is the root cause of the fears that I harbour in my life? Bring this to the Lord

Reflection Questions: 1. Imagine yourself in this scene? Where are you in the room? Look at what's happening, hear the noise and the happiness - how are you reacting? What does the Lord invite you to do? 2. Share this resurrection experience with someone you encounter today? What would be that one thing you would emphasize in your message?

Reflection Questions: 1. Can I identify one person with whom I can accompany eg : a recently baptised convert, a struggling friend etc. 2. When was the last time I sat with the Lord in Adoration and experienced an "Emmaus" moment? How did that experience feel? 3. Think about who you would like to invite for a simple meal at your place and then to share your faith journey with perhaps?

After your prayer period concludes, consider answering some of the following questions: What were the significant interior movements (that is, feelings, reactions, intuitions, desires, emotions, thoughts, or insights)? What was the prevailing mood of my prayer: peace, agitation, excitement, boredom, confusion, calm? Was my prayer more about the head or the heart, or about both? What word, phrase, image, or memory meant most to me during prayer? Is there some unfinished business that I think God is calling me to return to during another time of prayer? Is there something happening in my life that is becoming part of my prayer? Do I feel moved to do something concrete in my life? Am I making the necessary preparations for my prayer? Is there anything I am doing or not doing that is getting in the way of my listening to God? The review of prayer is not homework; do not feel bound to answer each of these questions every time you journal. Instead, consider journaling as another way of praying, of going deeper to sift through the graces. Write in a style that is comfortable for you. In your journaling, feel free to write directly to God the Father or to Jesus, as if you were writing a letter or an e-mail. https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-what-how-why-of-prayer/review-prayer-by-keeping-a-journal/

Reflection Questions: 1. What cross am I going through today that I can be thankful to God for? What is He teaching me through this pain? 2. Am I willing to be a witness at whatever cost? What would hold me back from making this prayer of total surrender? Offer up, during this day, petitions for those martyred in many parts of the world today

An Easter Ode to My Risen Messiah By MyJoysComplete

Reflection Questions: 1. In what ways can I embrace silence more in my life? 2. Can I make a commitment to attend a Silent Retreat at least once a year? (PM me for details)

Reflection Questions: 1. How have/are my achievements and those of my family been the point of discussion with my friends/ colleagues? What am I really seeking while sharing success stories of those close to me? 2. In what ways do I seek approval, recognition, praise from from others? Is the Lord inviting me to surrender this need to Him and to maybe let go of this desire?

Reflection Questions: 1. When did you last felt that you were a failure? How has today's reading about Isaiah feeling the the same way resonated with your moments of despair. Journal your thoughts... 2. Look at God's response to Isaiah - now imagine what the Father is telling you today regards these instances and write down His words to you. Re-read what you have written and respond to God. Reflect: I am more than my worst moment.

Reflection Questions: 1. What feelings or emotions stir within me as I contemplate on the image shown in this podcast? What is my response? 2. Am I someone drowning in ministry, church work like Martha and spending less time with the Lord of the Church? How do I bring about a balance between the two ?

Reflection Questions: 1. How have I coped in the past when assaulted by hurtful words? 2. What am I hearing from Jeremiah in today's reading ? 3. How can I, in such moments, turn from a place of desolation to consolation?

1. What areas am I striving to achieve higher, be better, receive recognition? What is the main thrust that is directing me in this direction? Does it align with the standards of today's gospel? 2. What is your one takeaway from today's reflection? Mine: To stop judging my performance and to start being gentle my imperfections ! Music : https://pixabay.com/?next=/accounts/like/audio/14023/

Reflection Questions: 1. When last did I ask Him what He wanted of me? What was God's reply and how did I go about fulfilling God's wish? 2. What Sorrowful Mystery am I undergoing now in my life and how can I learn from our Lady's response to re-direct my gaze to God while trusting that He will take care of everything!

Reflection Questions: 1. What are the serpents that I can identify today in my life that are a challenge in my spiritual journey? 2. What physical reminders can I place around, have on me etc, that will instantly bring me back to focus on the love of God? 3. What daily habits do I need to add to my daily schedule that will help me amend those areas that still need to be addressed? For example it could be silence when faced with anger, restrain when I am tempted to act impulsively etc. 4. What is that one takeaway from today's reading? Mine: Look at that one area that is disturbing my peace and find where God is inviting me to make that change!