TOPICS
Kerygma & Cura Personalis
ENCOURAGEMENT ALONG THE WAY
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PRAXIS
A. Reading & Noting
Read The Joy of the Gospel, paragraphs 160-175 (on the kerygma & personal accompaniment).
If possible, also read paragraphs 1-25 (on the call to a renewing joy).
Observe how you were consoled, challenged, or puzzled as you engaged the readings.
See the Learning Community Gathering #1 handout.
B. Practicing & Noting
Practice meeting people 2 times/week (using the “First Encounter” suggestions on p. 6) and reflect on the experience using these questions:
What’s memorable about the encounter (the person’s uniqueness, desires, hopes, concerns, etc.)?
How am I invited to be more attentive through the encounter?
Journal, using the following prompts, before coming to the next Learning Community gathering:
What did I learn about God, myself, and/or people I met in the past weeks (regardless of how often or how “successful” my practice was)?
As I practiced meeting people, do I find myself trusting God (following the Spirit) or relying on myself (making things happen) more? How so?