Heyyoz GII,

Thanks to the 15 members who turned up for prayer meet last Sat. Bible charades was hilarious!! Congrats to Grp 1 - Mel, Daffy, Melina, Joanna and Jon - for chalking up 10 points! Following close behind was Grp 2 - San, Eunice, Liz, Anthony and Dione - with 8 points! Trailing over the desert, yet to cross the Red Sea was Grp 3 - Noel, Marilyn, Joseph, Gerald and Elden - with 4 points! =)





One thing for sure that you guys realised after the game is that you all know much more abt the bible than you thought right? Praise God for calling us to be his little instruments at Mass, giving us the extra opportunity to know and understand his Word better.


But let's not jus rely on our single reading of the Word at Mass on Saturdays. Let's strive to make this a daily practice and allow His teachings to sink deep down in our hearts so that the Word is ALIVE for us.

Here are 5 simple steps to Lectio Divina (divine reading):

1. Lectio (reading) - Read the passage slowly several times

2. Meditatio (meditation) - Reflect on the text of the passage, thinking about how to apply to one's own life. Gravitate to any particular phrase or word that seems to be of particular importance.

3. Oratio (prayer) - Respond to the passage by opening your heart to God. This is not primarily an intellectual exercise, but more of the beginning of a conversation with God.

4. Contemplatio (contemplation) - Listen to God. This is a freeing oneself from one's own thoughts, both mundane and holy. It is about hearing God talk to us. Opening our mind, heart and soul to the influence of God. Any conversation must allow for both sides to communicate, and this most unfamiliar act is allowing oneself to be open to hearing God speak.

5. Actio (action) - Practice what you have heard and have been taught. There is no better way to evangelise than to be of an example. Live the Word!




One way to understand a person's actions, thoughts and feelings is to read his/her diary. And if Jesus were to have a blog, I guess the Bible would be it! The best thing is, we do not need internet connection... =) Let's start getting into the mind of God and really KNOW Him! Embrace your faith!

10 mins is all you need...
Bo Peep Drea