Flocknote Friday!

"While he was still speaking, behold,
a bright cloud cast a shadow over them,
then from the cloud came a voice that said,
"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased;
listen to him."

Second Sunday of Lent

At the Catechetical Institute School of Discipleship, students have a weekly challenge to help them become activated disciples. This week's challenge is listed to the right. For more information on the Catechetical Institute, visit saintpaulseminary.org/ci

Week 3: Act Chosen

Discipleship begins in the heart of God. Since the moment of our conception, God has been calling us into relationship for which we were created.

Challenge:

End each day with the Examen Prayer. Focus on gratitude, grace, forgiveness, and looking forward. Write down any great points of growth and those things you want to focus on tomorrow.

How to Pray the Examen

1. Place yourself in God’s presence. Give thanks for God’s great love for you.

2. Pray for the grace to understand how God is acting in your life.

3. Review your day — recall specific moments and your feelings at the time.

4. Reflect on what you did, said, or thought in those instances. Were you drawing closer to God, or further away?

5. Look toward tomorrow — think of how you might collaborate more effectively with God’s plan. Be specific, and conclude with the “Our Father.”

Your Weekly Bulletin

Three Disciplines of Lent ~ What you can do to draw closer to God ... (Discipline = Disciple)

Prayer - as in any good relationship, communication is a must.

Prayer is our communication with God, Praising, worshiping, thanksgiving, requesting and bearing our souls. Pray for those in need physically, spiritually, mentally. Pray for yourself, "Lord I believe, but help my unbelief." He created us so He knows what we need, but that prayer life is important for us to stay connected.

Fasting - We take something out of our lives to make room for something better. Turn off the television and go to stations of the cross, Read the story of the Last Supper of Jesus in chapter 13 of the Gospel of John, verses 1-15, spend time reading and cuddling with your child, pray a rosary, do the Examen.

Almsgiving - give to a cause that makes a difference. Do something especially kind for a family member, neighbor, or friend. Don't buy that latte ... take the money and donate it to Dorothy Day, Caring and Sharing Hands, the Peace Center, your parish, or another worthy cause. You get the idea.

Learn about the charitable organizations in our area that answer our call to take care of the poor and vulnerable.

Read about our Catholic Social Teachings and then do something!

Catholic Social Teachings

Help support a good cause and take advantage of not having to cook!

Don't forget about the great opportunity to learn more about what the Eucharist means to us as Catholic Christians ... come to one, come to all three! From 9:30-10:30 the next three Sundays at SW, in the cafeteria (Church basement).

R. Lord, let your mercy be on us,

as we place our trust in you.

Our soul waits for the LORD,
who is our help and our shield.
May your kindness, O LORD, be upon us
who have put our hope in you.

R. Lord, let your mercy be on us,

as we place our trust in you.