Abiding Together S16 E12 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapter Nine and Conclusion
In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapter 9 and the conclusion. We reflect on the goodness of God and why we need not be afraid even when we do not understand what He is doing or how He is working in our lives. We also talk about how the Holy Spirit is like a salve to the wounds in our life, the importance of taking the authority we’ve been given by God, and why hungering and thirsting for God allows us to grow in intimacy with Him.
Heather’s One Thing - Healing Prayers and Renunciations by Dr. Bob Schuchts
Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Mango Salsa Recipe
Michelle’s One Thing - The Way of Love by Marie Miller
Journal Questions:
- How can I make Jubilee a lifestyle?
- How does my heart respond to the unexpected works and movements of the Holy Spirit?
- Where in my life do I need to welcome the Holy Spirit?
- Where does the Lord want to liberate me?
Discussion Questions:
- How can you embrace the spirit of Jubilee and not the letter of Jubilee?
- How will you embrace the sacraments, pilgrimages, and indulgences this year?
- Where in your heart do you feel like you need to be cautious and protective with the Lord?
- What are the things in your life filling you with a false satiation?
- What are the graces you’ve received this Lent?
Quote to Ponder:
“For that reason, the Jubilee 2025 is a highly appropriate time for individuals and communities to enter more deeply into the life of the Holy Spirit.” (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bergsma, Page 111)
“What are some practical steps to bring jubilee into our hearts? How do we embrace the Spirit of jubilee and not the letter of jubilee? How do we make good use of 2025 and the years following? How do we make jubilee a lifestyle? How do we sustain liberty? There are three simple answers: sacraments, pilgrimages, and indulgences.” (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bergsma, Page 113)
Scripture for Lectio:
"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Corinthians 3:17)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - West Coast Catholic
01:30 - Intro
02:06 - Welcome
05:20 - Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote
06:20 - The Holy Spirit
08:40 - A Salve to Our Wounds
10:28 - He is Good
12:28 - In the School of the Holy Spirit
14:23 - Sacraments, Pilgrimages, and Indulgences
18:31 - Taking Authority
20:30 - Are We Hungry Enough?
22:44 - Stirring Up Hunger
24:44 - The Price of Liberation
27:40 - Graces Received During Lent
29:09 - One Things