What God Sees

Scripture

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be…. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came to be through him, but the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, but his own people did not accept him. But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name, who were born not by natural generation nor by human choice nor by a man's decision but of God. (John 1:1-3, 9-13)

Introduction & Welcome (1 min.)

I. Opening Prayer (5 min.)

Grace: To help us discover our deepest desires and fears.

Use the grace and the suggested scripture above to create your own prayer, or use CLC Opening Prayer.

Note: Ask for a volunteer to lead opening and closing prayers for the next meeting.

II. Check-In (5 min.)

Was there a time this week when you felt either afraid of something or strongly drawn to something?

III. Focus Exercise (40 min.)

Materials Needed: CLC supply box (CLC journal booklets, papers, pens, etc.).

Introduction

Make a connection with last week’s meeting. Last week, we explored the three vocation questions. One of them is, “What does the world or community need from me?” Tonight we are going to use the skit called, “What God Sees,” to identify the world’s needs through God’s eyes.

This skit involves the three persons of the Trinity looking down on humanity (as Ignatius describes in the Second Week of the Exercises #101-109). We invite you to use your imagination to see yourself with God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. You see what God sees. You hear what God hears. You enter into what this relationship and conversation might look like.

We need four people to serve as readers: Father, Son, Spirit, and Mary.

Exercise: "What God Sees" Skit

Read using the site or a PDF version.

Sharing

What is your reaction to this skit? Do any thoughts and feelings emerge within you?
How would you describe the relationship among the three persons?
What does the Trinity see in the world? What do you see? Describe.
What is in the heart and mind of God as God looks at the world?
If God has called Mary to participate in building God’s kingdom of peace and justice, God would call each one of us. Do you have a sense of how God call you to engage in the world today?

Listening Deeper

What has struck you as you have been listening to others share? Do you notice any patterns or commonalities? Any common experiences and images of God?
How have you been feeling throughout the meeting? Comforted? Anxious? Curious?
Is there anything you would like to share after having heard other people share?

IV. Moving Forward (5 min.)

Wrap-Up: Thank members for their openness and participation. Share with them any of these clarifying points on the skit if there is still any confusion.
Action:
- Talk with your prayer partner about God’s hopes and dreams for the world
Announcements:
- Topic for next meeting and upcoming CLC events

V. Closing Prayer (5 min.)

Invite members to voice any prayers or petitions out loud. End with Taize Song, "Bless the Lord."

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