Moments of understanding

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Jordan Critz

Welcome to the Saturday Examen.

Today is the feast day of the brothers, Ss Cyril and Methodius. They created the Glagolitic alphabet in the ninth century, so that they could translate the Bible and other texts into the Slavic languages. It is the oldest known Slavic alphabet.

For today’s examen we begin by placing ourselves in God’s presence and give thanks for the gift of communication today - for words spoken and heard, for moments of understanding, for bridges built instead of walls.

Prepare yourself for prayer by focussing on your breath. Notice how the change in breath brings stillness and an awareness of God’s presence. We might begin by asking for the wisdom and openness that also weaves throughout the scripture for this week.

Cast your mind back over the week… where have you experienced your need of the Lord, a call to witness, a generosity of Spirit?

Many of the readings for this week led us inwards, to intimacy, to a wisdom of the heart.

Is there a particular moment God is drawing you to remember? Notice what rises to the surface naturally… allow the moment to reveal itself …

Do you notice any challenges, lack of understanding or frustration? Allow these moments to be witnessed…

Where, in the prayer journey of the week, have you found an opening of the heart? Where have you been challenged? Has there been something calling you to action this week? Again, notice what arises naturally…

Look forward to the days to come, with a prayer of thanksgiving, asking for God's grace and guidance to carry the insights gained into each day.

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