FORMATION
FORMATION 2005
segment NO 6
theme:
Third
mystery of light - The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
call
to prayer & opening prayer:
As for the Order Prayers
intention:
“May we
be always part of God’s kingdom and bring it to others.”
word
of reflection:
Reflect on the reading of the following words of the Pope:
The
Mysteries of Light
Another mystery of light is the preaching by which Jesus
proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of God, calls to conversion (cf. Mk 1:15)
and forgives the sins of all who draw near to him in humble trust (cf. Mk 2:
3-13; Lk 7: 47-48): the inauguration of that ministry of mercy which he
continues to exercise until the end of the world, particularly through the
Sacrament of Reconciliation which he has entrusted to his Church (cf. Jn 20:
22-23).
John
Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae – The Rosary of the Virgin Mary #21
Listening
to the word of God
In order to supply a Biblical foundation and greater depth to our meditation,
it is helpful to follow the announcement of the mystery with the proclamation
of a related Biblical passage, long or short, depending on the circumstances.
No other words can ever match the efficacy of the inspired word. As we listen,
we are certain that this is the word of God, spoken for today and spoken “for
me”.
If received in this way, the word of God can become part of the Rosary's
methodology of repetition without giving rise to the ennui derived from the
simple recollection of something already well known. It is not a matter of
recalling information but of allowing God to speak. In certain solemn communal
celebrations, this word can be appropriately illustrated by a brief
commentary.
John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis
Mariae – The Rosary of the Virgin Mary #30
Allow a
few moments reflective silence
Leader:
The Third Luminous Mystery – The Proclamation of God’s Kingdom. What greater
sign of God’s loving mercy than the testimony of forgiveness of sins freely
given? The people were scandalized that Christ would forgive sins, and yet
amazed when he cured a paralytic, having first forgiven him. The forgiveness
combined with the healing are signs of the true identity of the merciful
Christ (cf. Mark 2:3-13).
The Word
of God is now proclaimed
word of god The Word of
God is now read aloud slowly and prayerfully
The
Gospel according to
Mark 1: 14-15
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is
the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in
the good news."
Brief time
of silence then the second scripture text is read.
The
Gospel according to
John 20: 21-23
Jesus said to them, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send
you." And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them,
"Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose
sins you retain are retained."
After a brief time of reflection the prayer
continues:
Leader & all:
Our Father…
Leader:
Jesus has proclaimed the kingdom of God to us, and we have said
"yes" to the Good News and "no" to sin. Every moment of our lives, the divine
power of the Holy Spirit is with us as we face a broken and sinful world, and
every time we get hurt, He asks us to reveal His light by forgiving the
sinners and doing good to them in His name.
Leader & all:
Hail Mary (10 times)
Leader:
For the gift of a merciful heart that shares God’s forgiveness
with others, we give praise to God:
Leader & all:
Glory be to the Father…
The meeting proceeds
closing prayers:
As for the Order Prayers at the Closing of the Meeting.
