Session 6: The Word of God

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This session focuses on the part of the Lord's Prayer where we ask for things: Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who tresspass against us. This session focuses on how God feeds us, both physically and spiritually. Through our parents he provides our basic needs. The scriptures and sacraments give us spiritual nourishment. But we have to do our part to receive those gifts. The session includes a prayerful method, Lectio Divina (divine reading) to consider scripture to help us tune in to God's message to us through interior revelation. Time is given to allow the group to practices lectio divina in small groups. The session ends with the students leading prayer.

First presented: St Paul Catholic Church, Damascus, MD; 2009-2010.

Opening Prayer	Father God, speak to us today. Fill our hearts, minds, bodies and souls with your Word, with Jesus, and with his mercy so that we can know your Wisdom and bring it into all that we do in our lives as we pray together, Hail Mary full of grace...
Song	Word of God, Speak (Mercy Me) Lyrics on AZLyrics
Daily Meditation	Prayer: God, I want to hear you. Speak, and teach me to understand your Word and your Mercy. Reflection: How will I recognize Gods Word? Can I be quiet long enough to receive his message?
Small Group Activity	Practice Lectio Divina
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