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Journal Reflection: August 15 th , 2011 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-22

Journal Reflection: August 15 th , 2011 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-22. What do you think it means to be “alive in Christ”? Do you think you have ever had a taste of that sort of life here on earth?

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Journal Reflection: August 15 th , 2011 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-22

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  1. Journal Reflection:August 15th, 2011Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 What do you think it means to be “alive in Christ”? Do you think you have ever had a taste of that sort of life here on earth? *Today is the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. This means she was taken into heaven, body and soul. Write a little to our mama, Mary, asking her to be with you today. Write your response in your Religion composition journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  2. Journal Reflection:August 16th, 2011Scripture: Matthew 19:23-26 Why do you think Jesus says that being rich makes it hard to enter the kingdom? What can God do for you that you can’t do for yourself? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  3. Journal Reflection:August 17th, 2011Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15 Why doesn’t Jesus want us to be envious? What happens to us when we become envious? What happens to us when we celebrate other’s joys and blessings? What happens when we are grateful for our own blessings? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  4. Journal Reflection:August 18th, 2011Scripture: Matthew 22:1-10 Are you invited to this wedding feast? Would you be too busy to go? How is heaven like a wedding feast? In what ways are we invited to heaven? (hint: think about the sacraments) Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  5. Journal Reflection:August 19th, 2011Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40 How can we love God with our whole heart? How can we love God with our whole soul? How can we love God with our whole mind? In what ways have you loved God today? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  6. Journal Reflection:August 22nd, 2011Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 How does going to church help us grow in faith and love? What did you do yesterday after mass? Was it an example of faith and love? Did the Eucharist transform you? Did you let Jesus transform you to be a better person? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  7. Journal Reflection:August 23rd, 2011Scripture: Matthew 23: 25-26 How do people get dirty on the inside? How can we get clean again? List at least five ways that we can purify ourselves. Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  8. Journal Reflection:August 24th, 2011Scripture: John 1:45-51 How can Jesus know Nathanael, since he has never met him? Does Jesus know you? Do you want to be His friend? Write to Jesus telling Him how you feel about this. Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  9. Journal Reflection:August 25th, 2011Scripture: Matthew 24: 42-44 How can we get ready to receive Jesus? If Jesus came to earth today, would you be ready to go with Him to heaven? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  10. Journal Reflection:August 26th, 2011Scripture: Matthew 25: 1-13 Who is the bridegroom? Which group are you in, the five that were foolish or the five that were wise? Which group do you want to be a part of? What can you do today to be in the wise group? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  11. Journal Reflection:August 29th, 2011Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17 How do you encourage your friends and family to do what is right? Who encourages you to do what is right? How do they encourage you? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  12. Journal Reflection:August 30th, 2011Scripture: Luke 4: 31-37 Why are the people in the crowd so amazed by what Jesus has done? Do you think it is amazing? Name one amazing thing that Jesus has done in your life and write about it. Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  13. Journal Reflection:August 31st, 2011Scripture: Luke 4: 38-41 Is there anything in your life that needs the healing power of Jesus? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  14. Journal Reflection:September 1st, 2011Scripture: Luke 5: 1-11 What does Jesus mean—you will be catching people? How does this idea fit into your life? Do you think you will be, or already are, a good “catcher of people”? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  15. Journal Reflection:September 2nd, 2011Scripture: Luke 5: 33-35 If Jesus is the bridegroom, who do you think the bride will be? Write five people who are “brides”. Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  16. Journal Reflection:September 6th, 2011Scripture: Luke 6: 12-19 Why does such a great crowd of people come to Jesus? What kind of person in the crowd would you be? One that reached out for Jesus’ healing power or one that simply witnessed and watched? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  17. Journal Reflection:September 7th, 2011Scripture: Luke 6: 20-23 Do you think the crowd was surprised by what Jesus said? Are you? What are some of the ways in which you are blessed? List 10 ways Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  18. Journal Reflection:September 8th, 2011Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23 How can Mary help you to know Jesus more? Write a short prayer to Mary, our “mama”. Tell her the things you need in order to know her Son better. Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  19. Journal Reflection:September 9th, 2011Scripture: Luke 6: 39-42 What kind of sight is Jesus talking about? What kind of “specks” are in your eye (what kind of sins are you struggling with)? What do you need to do in order to become a better person? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  20. Journal Reflection:September 13th, 2011Scripture: Luke 7: 1-10 Why might Jesus be amazed by the centurion’s faith? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  21. Journal Reflection:September 13th, 2011Scripture: Luke 7:11-17 Why does Jesus have power over life and death? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  22. Journal Reflection:September 15th, 2011Scripture: John 19: 25-27 How is Mary our mother also? Who has Jesus given you to love and support? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  23. Journal Reflection:September 16th, 2011Scripture: Luke 8: 1-3 Who supports your faith, and how? What do you need? Encouragement? Prayer? Make a list of 7 people that support your faith. Write a letter to them, as a group, telling them what you need to keep your faith strong. Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  24. Journal Reflection:September 19th, 2011Scripture: Luke 8:16-18 What is the light Jesus is talking about? How do you share this light with others? How do you share it with yourself? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  25. Journal Reflection:September 20th, 2011Scripture: Luke 8:19-21 What is the “word of God” Jesus is talking about? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  26. Journal Reflection:September 21st, 2011Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13 Why did Jesus call sinners to be his followers? Has Jesus called you to be his follower? In what ways have you followed him? Write a list of 3 ways in which you have followed Jesus today. Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  27. Journal Reflection:September 22nd, 2011Scripture: Luke 9:7-9 How is the power of Jesus different from Herod’s power? Who’s power would you rather have protecting you; Jesus or Herod? Why? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  28. Journal Reflection:September 23rd, 2011Scripture: Luke 9:18-22 Who do you think Jesus is? If Jesus had so much power, why do you think he had to suffer? Why do we suffer? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  29. Journal Reflection:September 26th, 2011Scripture: Luke 9: 46-48 What is so wonderful about being a little child? What is Jesus trying to tell his disciples? What is Jesus trying to tell you today? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  30. Journal Reflection:September 27th, 2011Scripture: Luke 9: 51-56 Do you think the disciples understand how Jesus uses his power? Do you understand how he uses his power? What kind of power do you need from Jesus today? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  31. Journal Reflection:September 29th, 2011Scripture: Daniel 7: 13-14 Who could the Ancient One be? Who is the king? Also, what do you think about the Archangels? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  32. Journal Reflection:September 30th, 2011Scripture: Baruch 1: 15-18 Why do you think the people confess as a whole community instead of individually? Do you need to confess something today? If so write down what you need to confess. Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  33. Journal Reflection:October 3rd, 2011Scripture: Luke 10: 29-37 Who is our neighbor? Have you ever helped someone you didn’t know or like? Make a plan to help one person today. What will you do? Who will you help? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  34. Journal Reflection:October 4th, 2011Scripture: Luke 10: 38-42 What does this Gospel teach us about how to welcome Jesus into our lives? What is the better part that Mary has chosen? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  35. Journal Reflection:October 5th, 2011Scripture: Luke 11:1-4 How does it feel to call God “Father”? What other names do you use for God? Make a list of the ten names you remember from our Chp. 1 review from the other day. Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  36. Journal Reflection:October 6th, 2011Scripture: Luke 11: 9-13 What do you think Jesus means when he says, “Knock and the door will be opened”? What door opens when we pray? What “door” do you need to be opened, “the door of grace”, “peace”, “patience”, “forgiveness”? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  37. Journal Reflection:October 7th, 2011Scripture: Luke 11: 5-8 What might Jesus be telling us about how to pray? How often do you pray? What do you usually pray about or for? What is one way you can improve your prayer life? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  38. Journal Reflection:October 11th, 2011Scripture: Luke 11: 37-41 How does giving to the poor and needy make us clean on the inside? When was the last time you helped or gave to the poor and needy? If you haven’t done so in a while, or ever, make a plan today to do this soon. Where will you go? How will you help? What will you give? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  39. Journal Reflection:October 12th, 2011Scripture: Luke 11: 42-44 The Pharisees donate herbs. What are they not giving that Jesus thinks they should give? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  40. Journal Reflection:October 13th, 2011Scripture: Romans 3: 21-27 If everyone has been given the same gift of love and forgiveness by God, is there any reason to boast? How have you been forgiven by God? Do you look at others as innocent, forgiven children or do you focus on what they’ve done wrong? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  41. Journal Reflection:October 14th, 2011Scripture: Luke 12: 1-7 How does it help to know how much God loves you? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  42. Journal Reflection:October 17th, 2011Scripture: Luke 12:13-15 What could the rich man have done with his extra crops instead of storing them? What treasures are you storing up? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  43. Journal Reflection:October 18th, 2011Scripture: Luke 10:2-6 What do you think the plentiful harvest Jesus is talking about might be? What kind of “wolves” are there in our land? What does it mean when Jesus says, “And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you?” Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  44. Journal Reflection:October 19th, 2011Scripture: Luke 19: 39-43 Who is serving in your community? How do you help the community? Name three ways in which you have helped the OLPH community. Name three ways in which you have helped your home community. Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  45. Journal Reflection:October 20th, 2011Scripture: Romans 6:20-23 How would being a slave to God feel different from being a slave to sin? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  46. Journal Reflection:October 21st, 2011Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19 Paul prays that the Ephesians be “rooted and grounded in love.” What might this mean? Are you called to be the same? How exactly? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  47. Journal Reflection:October 24th, 2011Scripture: Romans 8: 12-17 What could it mean to live according to the Spirit? What does it mean to live as God’s children? How could we learn to do this? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  48. Journal Reflection:October 25th, 2011Scripture: Luke 13: 18-21 Can you think of something little that makes God’s kingdom grow? Name one little thing that you are doing that makes God’s kingdom grow? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  49. Journal Reflection:October 26th, 2011Scripture: Luke 13: 22-24 Who could the owner of the house be? How do we enter this house? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

  50. Journal Reflection:October 27th , 2011Scripture: Luke 13:34-35 What do you think Jesus wants for the people of Jerusalem? Write your response in your journal. One paragraph minimum. 

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