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Diocese of Oakland

Today's Schedule. 9:00- 9:15Welcome and opening prayer 9:15-9:45Discernment 9:45-10:15 Prayer Focus: Using Scripture / Lectio Devina10:15-10:30 Application Process: Chronological AutobiographyBreak10:45-11:15 Dimensions of Diaconate: Deacon as Icon of Jesus the Servant 11:15-11:45 Integration of our faith life (Small Group)11:45-12:00Check in.

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Diocese of Oakland

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    1. Diocese of Oakland Diaconate Discernment & Inquiry Program

    2. Today’s Schedule

    3. Discernment

    4. Discernment From last time… Who is the God we are listening to… Attitudes for discernment Listening, listening listening Discipline or habit of prayer Being open

    5. How do I discern Head Heart

    6. Authentic calling brings together 3 things: Joy: what enjoy doing most Talent: What we are good at Service: What others need most

    7. Joy v. Happiness/pleasure Joy: deep and reliable indicator of spiritual righteousness coming from within, internal gift of the Spirit can feel joy in bad situations Happiness/pleasure more transient feeling, temporary superficial and dependent on external factors

    8. “This above all: to thine own self be true” Self awareness and reflection to distinguish between joy, happiness/pleasure Contemplation / silence

    9. Talent: What am I good at? Talent v. skill Skill: training, discipline, practice Talent: potential, spontaneous Interests, fits with temperament and personality Success v. failure, both teachers Listening to our experience Listening to feedback from others

    10. Service: what’s if for? Does it have greater meaning beyond myself Will it benefit the greater good? Pieces of a bigger picture Role of community in affirming gifts

    11. SEE / JUDGE / ACT Vatican II: read the sign of the times in light of the Gospel Called to do it as Church, also implications for personal discernment

    12. SEE: Where am I in the broader community? Becoming aware of your social, economic, political context Becoming aware of social, economic, political context of others What are the concerns, issues, needs Need for community input

    13. JUDGE: In light of the Gospel, what am I called to do? What’s my place? What’s my purpose? What am I called to do? Matching Joy and Talents to Needs Need for community input

    14. ACT: What should I do? How do I it? Deciding and committing Collaborating

    15. Gandhi’s Talisman I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man [woman] whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him [her]. Will he [she] gain anything by it? Will it restore him [her] to a control over his [her] own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to freedom for the hungry and spiritually starving millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."

    16. Exercise Go over your calendar for the last month How did you spend your time? What brought true joy When did you use your talents Was it for you or for others Go over your checkbook for the last month How did you spend your money? What expenditures brought true joy How much was related to using or developing your talents Was it spent for you or for others

    17. Prayer

    18. Lectio Devina

    19. Lectio Devina

    20. Pope Benedict XVI  "I would like in particular to recall and recommend the ancient tradition of Lectio divina: the diligent reading of Sacred Scripture accompanied by prayer brings about that intimate dialogue in which the person reading hears God who is speaking, and in praying, responds to him with trusting openness of heart (cf. Dei Verbum, n. 25). If it is effectively promoted, this practice will bring to the Church - I am convinced of it - a new spiritual springtime."

    21. Practice 12th century Time Place Scripture passage

    22. Lectio rhythm Pray for openness, prepare to listen Read text first time: engage text in silence, let it penetrate your soul Read text second time: ask for a word or phrase, chew on that word Read text third time: ask God what he wants from you now. Thank God.

    23. Homework Chronological Autography

    24. Goals help you in your self-awareness see your life’s journey from a broader perspective discern God’s presence in your life, and let us know you better

    25. Content Major events Significant people

    26. Format Example 1: (Timeline) 1960 I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The first child. Cradle Catholic. 1962 My brother was born…we moved to Fond du Lac. 1964 Another brother was born…I remember going to Church at St. Mary’s and that my dog ran away. 1965 My sister was born. I started kindergarten in public school. I spent a lot of time riding my bike. 1966-7 My brother was born. I went to Catholic School in 1st grade. I made my first communion. My grandparents house burned down. We moved back to the Milwaukee area…

    27. Reflection Questions a.At this point, why do you think you want to be a deacon/deacon’s wife? b.Why do you think that God might be calling you to the diaconate? c.What is most appealing to you about the diaconate? d.What is least attractive? e.What is a concern you have about being a deacon / deacon’s wife?

    28. Dimensions of Diaconate

    29. Icon of Jesus the Servant

    31. St. Stephen & company

    32. Integration

    33. Application Process

    34. Application Process Last time: Checklist Chronological Autobiography

    36. Psalm 139

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