Sunday, March 6th Readings

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Opening Prayer

Lord, Let us come to you,

when we are weak and weary.

Have us reach out to you,

when we don’t know the way.

May we cling to you,

when we are overcome…

with darkness AND with joy,

YOU, Father, are all we ever need!!!

Journal/Reflection Questions

Joshua 5:9a, 10-12

How does God care for the Israelites? How does He care for you today?
The Israelites were guided to the Promised Land…can you relate your life to the journey of the Israelites? How is it similar? How is it different?

2Corinthians 5:17-21

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

What message does Jesus send with this parable? Can you list at least three?
Where do you find yourself in the parable at this point in your life? Are you working hard, doing what you are supposed to be doing like the Older Son? Are you squandering away the gifts God has given you like the Younger Son? Can you find it in yourself to welcome the sinner home with open arms like the Father? Are you

General Questions for Journaling

How is Lent like the Israelites wandering in the desert? What was their final destination? How is that like our Lent/Easter?
What traditions do you have? Where did they come from? Are they hereditary? Are they cultural? Are they religious? How do these traditions form you? What makes them so sacred?
What can you do to learn from God how to forgive and forget?
What do you give to Jesus to make Him righteous? How do your words or actions give Jesus “wings” or a “leg to stand on”?
Does Christ live within you? How do you know? Can others tell?
How do you rejoice when you find something you have lost?
Is it easier to give forgiveness or ask for forgiveness? Why?

Closing Prayer

Leader: Each time we turn our backs on you…