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Each week we will provide you two small group resource guides that can be used by a group, or can also be done individually.
One guide is based on one of the upcoming Sunday readings, and the other guide is based on the previous Sunday's homily.
Start with a short prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to open your heart to God’s voice during this time.
Read the gospel out loud once as a group.
Then, spend 5 minutes in silence, inviting everyone to read through it a second time silently on their own, encouraging the group to underline particular parts of the passage that stand out to them.
Begin a time of sharing, based on the reflection questions below
End in prayer.
What word, phrase or line stood out to you in this reading?
Why do you think the Holy Spirit has led you to this particular part of the passage? What might God be trying to say to you?
Is there anything in this passage you don’t understand or would like clarification on?
What invitation does God have for you in this passage? How might he be inviting you to act on this invitation?
How can the group pray for you in the week ahead?
Start with a short prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to open your heart to God’s voice during this time.
Listen to the homily together. You might like to encourage the group to note down parts of the homily that struck them.
Then, spend 3 minutes in silence, inviting everyone to reflect on what they’ve just heard. If the priest referred to a particular bible verse, you might like to look that up now.
Begin a time of sharing, based on the reflection questions under the video.
End in prayer, inviting each group member to share a way the group can pray for them over the next week.
St Benedict's Catholic Community
301 Warrigal Rd, Burwood Victoria, Australia