Welcome to the Saturday Examen. On Saturdays, we take time to reflect back on the past week, both within and outside of our prayer times. Don’t worry if you haven’t prayed with us every day (or any day) this week! This is a prayer time for everyone. Begin by settling into a position where you feel both comfortable and alert in God’s presence. You might like to ask God the Father, Jesus the son, or the Holy Spirit to be with you during this time, guiding and prompting you towards God’s love. We will repeat one line of scripture from each day this week. Notice what draws you or stays with you upon hearing… ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.’ Then Peter said… ‘Look, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?’ Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?” So the last will be first, and the first will be last.’ Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.” Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the wedding hall was filled with guests. I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you on your own soil; then you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken and will act, says the Lord.’ Notice if there’s a particular verse you would like to savour after listening… Speak with the Lord about why this particular verse is staying with you. If none of them struck a chord, don’t worry! Just speak about whatever is lingering in your heart now… How might you like to ask for God’s help for the coming week? Ask freely now… Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Saturday 24 August 2024