Saturday Retreat

You will need a Bible,   comfy chair,     paper  and a pen/pencil.

 Before we begin today’s  Lenten Retreat,  settle yourself into a comfy chair.   Once you are settled  take a slow breath inward.   As your breath inward,  think of this breathe as the love of Jesus.    When you breath out,  think of this breathe as the love of Jesus being shared with everyone. 

Breath in the love of Jesus.

Breath out the love of Jesus being shared with everyone

Breath in the love of Jesus

Breath out the love of Jesus being shared with everyone.

Prayer:  Here I am Lord Jesus Christ.  I am here in Your presence.   You have brought me to this moment.   Speak Lord  for I am listening to You.

Picture Jesus sitting beside you and  Read  St Luke  7: 20 – 23

Breath in the love of Jesus.

Breath out the love of Jesus being shared with everyone

Breath in the love of Jesus

Breath out the love of Jesus being shared with everyone.

Meditate upon St. Luke  7: 20 – 23 with these questions

* I see or contemplate each person in those events, especially Jesus himself.

*  I listen to the words, spoken or implied. I ask myself what they might mean. Do they apply to me?

*  I ponder   the actions, gestures and emotions of Jesus.   Tell Jesus  why he is my Messiah.

  *   What touched my heart about this scripture?   What did I find difficult?

   *   Was there something I would like to return to?

   *   Was there a phrase of verse that I would like to remember?

Tell Jesus again  why he is your Messiah.    Be aware of the love Jesus has for you. 

Breath in the love of Jesus.

Breath out the love of Jesus being shared with everyone

Breath in the love of Jesus

Breath out the love of Jesus being shared with everyone.

Closing Prayer:   Thank you Lord for the time spent in meditation and prayer.  May I come to see You more clearly.  May I  come to love You more dearly.  May I come to do Your work You have set for me to do.  Amen.