Saturday 9 December 2023

Welcome to the Saturday Examen.

This first week of Advent, we have been reminded of promises and prophecy for the great gift of Jesus. As much as we love to look forward, it is good to be mindful of what has passed.

Take a few moments today to see the past week with the Lord’s guidance.

Prepare yourself for prayer by focussing on your breath…take a few deep breaths in…and then a few releasing breaths out. Notice how the change in breath brings stillness and an awareness of God’s presence. We have celebrated Mary this week and been reminded of her life of grace.

Cast your mind back over the week… where have you experienced a community of faith, a call to witness, a gift of grace?

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 tensions, 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 or sense of challenge, revelation, or relationship? Is there something that may lead you through this time? Again, notice what arises naturally…

As we move through this Advent journey, what would you like to ask God for, to find movement in your prayer life and practice.

O Wisdom,
Lord and Ruler,
Root of Jesse,
Key of David,
Rising Sun,
King of the Nations,
Emmanuel.
Come, Lord Jesus.