Sunday, January 20th Readings

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father

Everything you give

You give out of love

Even the stars in the sky

You give for our benefit

Good and generous Father

Your gifts are abundant

Let me use the gifts I have

to give you glory!
Amen

Journal/Reflection Questions

Isaiah 62:1-5

Jesus is the King of Kings, how does this scripture describe your relationship with him?
What does this scripture tell you about how God loves? Does it help you understand God’s love more or less?

1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Where do you see yourself in this scripture? How does the Spirit manifest within you?
When have you seen these gifts work together for good in your community or in your life? Where they called upon and gathered for a specific purpose or did they come together organically?

John 2:1-11

Compare how the problem in Cana to a situation you are going through right now. How have you approached it? Who have you asked to help you find a solution?
How do the words, “Do whatever he tells you” change meaning when you hear them coming from Mary, speaking of Jesus?

General Questions for Journaling

There is a time to speak up and a time to be silent. Share examples of each and explain.
When you call on God, what name do you use? What name does God use to call on you?
Would you say you have experienced love to its greatest extent? Share the experience.
Do you feel favored by God? Why or why not? What does it mean to you to be favored by God?
How do you compare God’s love for you and the love of a parent?
How do you compare God’s love for you and the love of a spouse?
When have you seen the Spirit at work? Do you have to look hard to see it? How often do you experience this?
Are there gifts God has given to you which you are afraid to use?
Do you believe there are still gifts of God within you which haven’t been manifest yet? Why or why not?
How does the saying “save the best for last” apply to your life? Share examples of when this is true.

Closing Prayer