1 a lenten mission st. john the apostle april 10, 2011 micah’s prayer

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Micah 6:8

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“Walk Humbly”Personal

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Walk Humbly With God

• spirituality has to do with “God”

• “walk with God” - personal relationship

• walk “humbly” - recognize the mystery

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Engage in Acts of

Prayer

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What might God be asking of me so that my relationship with

God can be closer and deeper ?

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“Love Tenderly”

Inter-Personal

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Love Tenderly

• spirituality has to do with others, with “neighbor”

• “love” tenderly - characteristic of Jesus’ disciples

• love is caring - for all, especially poor• love “tenderly”

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“Love Tenderly”

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Engage in Acts of

Prayer

Engage in Acts of

Mercy

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Who is God calling me to love more tenderly?

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“Love Tenderly”

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“Act Justly”Public

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Act Justly

• spirituality has to do with my actions in world

• “acting justly” – bring about God’s Reign

• world = cultural, economic, political system

• called to connect faith and life

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“Love Tenderly”

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“Act Justly”Public

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Engage in Acts of

Prayer

Engage in Acts of

Mercy

Engage in Acts of Justice

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6 Types of Justice Actions

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Which type of Action on Behalf of Justice might God be calling

me to at this time of my life?

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