- Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
- Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying close attention to the deep breath.
- Begin to open yourself to the painting of the Good Shepherd.
- What captures your attention?
- Focus on that which captures your attention.
- Imagine now you are entering the painting.
- Look around. Notice the details.
- Who are you as you become part of the painting? A sheep? A passerby? A villager?
- As you come closer to that which captures your attention, what do you notice?
- What else to you see?
- What do you hear?
- Who else is with you?
- How does Jesus call his sheep?
- What do you recognize in Jesus’ voice?
- What feelings arise?
- Are there any surprises?
- Hear Jesus call you.
- What do you hear?
- What do you feel?
- How do you respond?
- What is God’s message for you today?
- Give thanks to God for the Good Shepherd, this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
- Share as you feel led in the reply box below.