(This prayer exercise can be done alone or in family or in a community setting.)
As Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit and reached out with compassion so each of us is a living Spark of the Holy Spirit, called to serve the suffering among us.
1. Light a candle. Be aware of the flame shining brightly.
2. Breathe deeply and become aware of the Holy Spirit's Presence illuminating and permeating your entire being with a sense that you are loved and that all people are God's beloved family....
3. Place your hand over your heart. Feel divine compassion filling your heart with tenderness toward ____________(Name a specific person or group in need of a service that you can give such as visiting the sick, tutoring a student, calling or visiting someone who lonely, grieving in prison, nursing home, etc.)
4. Be aware of anything you can do to help alleviate his/her/their suffering....
5 Repeat one or more of the following affirmations as a chant or prayer phrase that you can use to pray for healing of self or others:
As a living Spark of the Holy Spirit filled with love. I will do____________ today to help ___________
As a living Sparks of the Holy Spirit, filled with love. We will do__________today to help ________________
Bridget Mary Meehan, ARCWP
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