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- Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
- Spend 3 to 5 minutes in silent meditation, paying attention to the breath as you pray with this photograph.
- What word, phrase or image captures your attention in this photograph?
- Focus on this word, phrase or image.
- What rejoice arises in you?
- Spend another 3 to 5 minutes in silent meditation, as you carry this word, phrase or image with you. Is there a message in this word, phrase or image?
- What do you hear? What do you see? What do you feel?
- Where is God at work?
- What rejoice arises in you?
- Spend a final 3 to 5 minutes in silent meditation as you continue to look more deeply into this image.
- Listen for a call to action.
- What rejoice arises in you
- Give thanks to God for this time in rejoicing and for any new insights you have received.
- Share as you feel led in the reply box below.
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, October 16, 2011, the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Exodus 33:12-23
Psalm 99:1-9
I Thessalonians: 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author.
Permission to use in not-for-profit settings The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD