S11 E12: Lent Part 6: Sacrifice and Holy Week
About This Episode
In this episode, we conclude our Lenten series as we journey through Sister Miriam's book Restore. It's not too late to join us! You can find your copy today at Ave Maria Press. We discuss entering into the paschal mystery with our whole hearts. We chat about the different characters of the Passion - Judas, Mary of Bethany, Peter - and how we can experience God's extravagant love through the Holy Week liturgies. We pray that you would be open to the Holy Spirit, carry the light burden of sacrifice this week, and experience the resurrection power of Jesus!
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Show Notes
One Thing We Love This Week
Sister Miriam’s one thing - Soaking in His Presence - William Augusto Bethel
Heather’s one thing - The Life on Purpose Series by Alpha
Michelle’s one thing - The Gift of Brother Priests
Discussion questions:
What stood out to you from this week’s episode?
What traditions have been helpful to your family to enter into Holy Week and prepare for Easter?
How can we make this week different, entering into the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus?
As we celebrate Easter, how will you live the reality of resurrection power in your daily life?
As we prepare for Pentecost, how can you allow the Lord to use you by being more open and receptive to the Holy Spirit?
Journal Questions:
Research the Holy Week liturgies at your local parish. Ask Jesus how He wants you to experience one of the extraordinary liturgies this week.
Read Matthew 26:6-13. Put yourself in the scene as Mary of Bethany and take time to imagine what it smells like, what it feels like, and how Jesus looks at you. What does Jesus want to reveal to you through this?
Read Matthew 26: 69-75. Imagine yourself as Peter and allow Jesus to see you even in your betrayals. What does Jesus want to say to you through this?
Quote to Ponder
“He will provide the way and the means, such as you could never have imagined. Leave it all to Him, let go of yourself, lose yourself on the Cross, and you will find yourself entirely.”
Scripture for Lectio Divina
“Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.”
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