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Scripture
Scripture
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge…, to another faith…, to another gifts of healing, …to another the discernment of spirits, …All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. (1 Cor 12:4-11)
Gal. 5:22-23 the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law.
I. Opening Prayer (5 min.)
I. Opening Prayer (5 min.)
Grace: To help us identify our unique gifts and talents for service.
Suggested Song: "Strength, Courage, and Wisdom" by India Arie
Use the grace and the suggested scripture above to create your own prayer, or use CLC Opening Prayer.
II. Check-In (5 min.)
II. Check-In (5 min.)
What were some of your high and low points of the week? Or
Think back over your week and try to recognize a time that you felt like you were at the top of your game, using your gifts and talents in a way that made things seem to fall into place or feel natural.
III. Focus Exercise (40 min.)
III. Focus Exercise (40 min.)
Materials Needed: CLC supply box (CLC journal booklets, papers, pens, etc.).
Introduction
Introduction
Last week, we talked about how God reveals our calling through our passions or desires. Tonight, we’re going to explore how God reveals our calling through our unique gifts and talents.
Exercise: Spiritual Gifts Inventory
Exercise: Spiritual Gifts Inventory
Be sure to ask each community member take the online Spiritual Gifts Inventory before the meeting.
Discussion
Suggested questions to discuss
What are some of your unique gifts and talents according to the Spiritual Gifts Inventory?
Was there anything that surprised you when you took the Spiritual Gifts Inventory online?
How do you use your gifts and talents in service to others, especially the poor and the marginalized lately?
Do you have any other gifts and talents that other people have told you?
If time allows, after each person shared, invite other members affirm or give him or her feedback about the gifts they see in him or her.
Listening Deeper
Listening Deeper
What has struck you as you have been listening to others share? Do you notice any patterns or commonalities?
How have you been feeling throughout the meeting? Comfortable? Anxious? Curious?
Is there anything you would like to share after listening to another person share?
IV. Moving Forward (5 min.)
IV. Moving Forward (5 min.)
Action:
Pray with Awareness Examen: Focus on how you develop and use our gifts and talents in service to others, especially the poor and the marginalized in society.
Share with your prayer partner
Announcements:
Topic for next meeting and upcoming CLC events
V. Closing Prayer (5 min.)
V. Closing Prayer (5 min.)
Pray for each other. End with Suscipe by St. Ignatius of Loyola
Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,
my memory, my understanding
and my entire will,
All I have and call my own.
You have given all to me.
To you, Lord, I return it.
Everything is yours; do with it what you will.
Give me only your love and your grace.
That is enough for me.
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