Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

 

Opening Prayer

Father Almighty

All creation speaks of you!

Every ant that crawls.

Each raindrop that falls.

Tells your story.

Create a story for all time

with my life!

Amen

 

Journal/Reflection Questions

Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40

• What makes you know God wants you to prosper? Share an example of how God shows you signs of His love.
• How do you show those you love that you love them? What does God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit have to do with how you show love to others?

 Romans 8: 14-17

• God asks us to suffer with him in order to be glorified. What does the word suffer mean to you in this instance?
• What does this scripture teach you about the Holy Spirit?

 Matthew 28:16-20

• Does this command apply to you today? How do you live out this commandment from Jesus?
• Does this scripture inspire you?

 

General Questions for Journaling

• What amazes you about creation?
• What is your favorite part of the story of creation?
• Have you ever been present for the birth of a child?
• Are there people in your life whom you know are connected to God? Do you listen to them more closely because of this?  Why or why not?
• Who in your life are you willing to stand up for? What makes this so?
• What is the most important part of prayer? Is it your intention?  Your tone?  The words you say?  Explain your answer.
• Where do you find treasure in your life? Be specific.
• Do you believe in God in order to receive blessings or are you blessed because you believe in God?
• Share a time when you have doubted God.
• Share a time when you have doubted yourself. Where was God in the situation?
• What is the purpose of God? Jesus?  Holy Spirit?  Describe the difference/similarities of what they mean to you and how each works within the world today.
• Define disciple.

 

Closing Prayer

Leader:  When it seems we are alone…

 ALL:  you are there in the beyond.

Leader:  When we think we can’t…

ALL:  you are there in the beyond.

Leader: When the walls begin to close in…

 ALL:  you are there in the beyond.

Leader:  When we are paralyzed with doubt…

ALL:  you are there in the beyond.

Leader:  When a ray of light shines in the dark…

ALL:  you are there in the beyond.

Leader:  When you feel calm in the chaos…

ALL:  you are there…with me!

 

Challenge for the Week:  Have you ever been in a situation where you felt you were in “dire need for prayer”?  What was the situation?  Did the prayer come?  Where did it come from?  How did you know when the need for prayer passed?  What was the conclusion?  The second reading reminds us that prayer is a powerful thing and when we pray, with all of our hearts and call for others to pray, the Holy Spirit’s power can be seen in a very profound way.  This week, share your example of the power of prayer with someone who hasn’t heard the story.  It is a reminder for all of us that God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit is still here among us!