S13 E1 - Pilgrims into the Mysteries

In this episode, we discuss what happens in our lives during the summer, through the lens of the four mysteries of the rosary: joyful, sorrowful, luminous, and glorious. We chat about how each of our lives are a pilgrimage and how even when we cannot feel or see it, God is continuously working. Today, we invite you to reflect upon your recent faith journey and discover the beautiful ways God has been shaping your soul. 

Heather’s One Thing - My revised prayer space

Sister Miriam’s One Thing - The book: Wisdom of the Heart by Dr. Peter Kreft 

Michelle’s One Thing - Two songs: Joy by Ben Rector & The Choir Room and Mannasseh by Anna Golden 

Discussion Questions:

• Which Mystery of the Rosary has resonated with you most in this chapter of your life?
• Which Mystery of the Rosary has been the hardest for you to resonate with in this chapter of your life?
• What does it mean for your body to be a temple of the Holy Spirit? Where in your body are you experiencing healing?
• Where in your life are you looking for resuscitation from God when He wants to offer you resurrection?

Journal Questions:

• When I hear the word “pilgrimage,” what areas of my life come to mind?
• Where in my life am I experiencing delight?
• Where in my life am I experiencing sorrow?
• Where in my life am I experiencing God’s glory?
• Where in my life am I experiencing illumination?
• Where in my body are you experiencing healing? Where in my body am I in need of healing?

Quotes to Ponder:

When we enter the desert of doubts, let us stop and pause and understand that we are on a pilgrimage. This moves our soul and our hearts ever closer to God. And that strange mystery, of believing when there is nothing to believe in, is the key to complete trust in God and the dissolution of doubt.” (Catherine Doherty)

Scripture for Lectio: 

“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” (Hebrews 11:8)

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