Online Retreat - Week 7
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Alexander, Andy, S.J.
Waldron, Maureen McCann
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2000-01-01
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The Disorder of Sin - Personal Patterns|Guide: Uncovering the Mystery of Our Sin|Last week we reviewed the record of our sins in the light of God's love for us. This week we give ourselves the time to probe the patterns of our sinfulness that we might even more deeply understand God's love and desires for us.|We've all seen those children's puzzles that begin with a page full of dots. As we draw lines to connect the dots, an image appears that we couldn't see before. That's what this week is about.|We want to connect the dots and see the patterns emerge, so as to understand just how sin happens in us. What motivations come into play? What forces are in tension in my heart? Can I identify underlying inclinations that habitually and instinctively work against God's desires in me? Can I put names on my most basic unfreedoms? My most basic fears?|Readings:|1. Lord, you have the power to make me well (Matthew 8:1-13)|2. What would you gain, if you own the whole world but destroy yourself? (Luke 9:23-25)|3. Three times I begged the Lord (2 Corinthians 12:8-10)|4. Lord, don't come near me! I am a sinner! (Luke 5:1-11)|5. Now you will see the Son of Man has the right to forgive sins on earth (Luke 5:17-26)|6. He will seperate them as shepherds separate their sheep from their goats (Matthew 25:31-46)|Prayers:|1. A Prayer to Begin Each Day|2. Your Mercy, Lord, spans the sky (Psalm 36)|3. Soul of Christ, Sanctify me|4. Wash me with your Precious Blood (St. Peter Canisius, S.J.)|5. You have brought us together to receive your mercy and grace in our time of need (Sacrament of Reconciliation)
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Creighton University, Online Ministries