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Introduction

Format

Programme

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session NO 1

theme:    “call of the Pope”

call to prayer & opening prayer:

As for the Order Prayers

intention:

“May we grow in a renewed devotion to the Rosary.”

word of reflection

Reflect on the reading of the following words of Pope John Paul II.

A number of historical circumstances also make a revival of the Rosary quite timely. First of all, the need to implore from God the gift of peace. The Rosary has many times been proposed by my predecessors and myself as a prayer for peace. At the start of a millennium which began with the terrifying attacks of 11 September 2001, a millennium which witnesses every day in numerous parts of the world fresh scenes of bloodshed and violence, to rediscover the Rosary means to immerse oneself in contemplation of the mystery of Christ who “is our peace”, since he made “the two of us one, and broke down the dividing wall of hostility” (Eph 2:14). Consequently, one cannot recite the Rosary without feeling caught up in a clear commitment to advancing peace, especially in the land of Jesus, still so sorely afflicted and so close to the heart of every Christian.

A similar need for commitment and prayer arises in relation to another critical contemporary issue: the family, the primary cell of society, increasingly menaced by forces of disintegration on both the ideological and practical planes, so as to make us fear for the future of this fundamental and indispensable institution and, with it, for the future of society as a whole. The revival of the Rosary in Christian families, within the context of a broader pastoral ministry to the family, will be an effective aid to countering the devastating effects of this crisis typical of our age.

John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae – The Rosary of the Virgin Mary #6

Allow a few moments reflective silence, then proclaim the Word of God

word of god

The Gospel according to Matthew 5: 1-12

The Word of God is now read aloud slowly and prayerfully

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.

Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

For the next five minutes silently read and reflect on the readings.

Underline what you consider to be key words and/or phrases for you.

the sharing

Now bring your insights and reflection around the theme and the Readings into discussion of the following:                                                           (10 mins)

v     What is the most important point in the readings for you and why?

v     What do these words from Scripture and the Pope call us to as Knights of the Southern Cross?

conclusion

Leader:         As we conclude this time of reflection, let pray in the spirit of the

Rosary prayer:

All:                  Our Father…

                        Hail Mary…

                        Glory be to the Father…

The meeting proceeds

closing prayers: As for the Order Prayers at the Closing of the Meeting.

Last updated: 12/02/2006