Saturday 7 September 2024

Welcome to the Saturday Examen.


The first reading for Sunday this weekend contains many consoling images: Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.

This examen takes each of the images and invites a moment of getting in touch with a personal experience . . . You might not have answers to all five of these questions. In fact, one will do! See how you go . . .

What new way of seeing or insight have you enjoyed recently? . . . . . .

What have you heard that unblocked something for you? . . . . . .

Perhaps metaphorically, when did you last leap like a deer?. . . . . .

What has caused you to sing for joy? . . . . . .

Where have you experienced life-giving refreshment in your last few days or weeks? . . . . . .

Take one of these memories and enjoy it with God . . . . . .

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.