Third Sunday of Easter

 

Opening Prayer

God

Your love is strong and steady

The promises you make…you keep

Sun shining, birds singing and rainbows

are gifts of remembrance.

Let us run to your open arms

to be welcomed into your love!

 

Journal/Reflection Questions

Acts 2:14, 22-33

• How does the resurrection of Jesus change your life, your faith, your attitude, your actions?
• What is the path of life? Is it the same or different for everyone?

 1 Peter 1:17-21

• What does this scripture say about how God sees you? How does that make you feel?
• What does this scripture tell us would happen to humankind if Jesus didn’t come?

 Luke 24:13-35

• What questions might you have asked if you were on the road with Jesus? What questions do you want to ask Jesus now?
• When is Jesus revealed to you? What opportunities do you have to break bread with Jesus?

 

General Questions for Journaling

• Do you have scars from “battle” (physical or emotional)?  What became of the scars?  What emotions do they carry for you still?
• Have you ever condemned someone and later learned you were the one in the wrong?  Was it rectified?
• Have you ever been condemned for something you did right?  What happened?
• What do you fear?
• Are you afraid of death or dying?  Which?  Explain.
• Where do you see faith in the world?  What makes it so?  What can be done to increase it?
• What obstacles of faith do you see in the world?  What obstacles do you encounter?  What do/can you do?
• Where do you hope in the world?  What makes it so?  What can be done to increase it?
• What obstacles of hope do you see in the world?  What obstacles do you encounter?  What do/can you do?
• When have you not recognized Jesus’ presence in your life?  In a specific situation?
• Share an “ah-ha” moment when you went from not seeing Jesus in a situation and then suddenly saw him.  This could also be a moment when you saw a truth revealed about Jesus that you didn’t know or your perspective changed.

 

Closing Prayer

Leader:  Draw us near

 ALL:  to listen for your voice.

Leader:  Draw us near

ALL:  to follow your call.

Leader:  Draw us near

 ALL:  to the acceptance of your embrace.

Leader:  Draw us near

ALL:  to the promises of your love.

Leader:  Draw us near

ALL:  to your joyful presence.

Leader:  Draw us near

ALL:  to an intimate relationship with YOU!

 

Challenge for the Week:  In the first reading, Peter is giving a speech to the people.  Take time to re- read the scripture this week …does this sound like the Peter we have heard about in the scripture before Jesus was crucified?  What is different here?  What has changed?  Meditate on how Peter has changed.  How does Peter inspire you to make a change?  Make a decision to change and seek your path with the same vigor!