THIS WEEK WITH DISCIPLES ON THE JOURNEY..........

A decade or so ago, the Sacramento Diocese embarked on a Lenten ministry faith sharing experience called, "Disciples In Mission". Sacred Heart Parish, East Sacramento was one of many parishes throughout the Diocese. That small group faith sharing lenten experience continues here under the ministry known as, "Disciples On The Journey". Using faith sharing booklets for small groups with specific scriptural reflection materials for Lent 2010, Year C Sundays, and also the Scrutiny Sundays for the RCIA, that have been published by the Diocese of Victoria Texas, there are seven weekly DOTJ small groups gathering in parishioners' homes or at the parish school this Lent. I attended four of the seven groups gatherings this week, each with 6-10 participants present. After a brief opening prayer, a Commentary on the Word of God which includes a shared verbal reading of the Sunday Scriptures and / or, the prepared written Scriptural Reflection on those same Readings, interspersed with conversation about the texts, and concluding with a Memory Verse, there is then a number of Faith Sharing Questions for those present to discuss and then a Living As Disciples assignment for the week ahead of four or five recommendations to put the faith sharing in action. The gatherings conclude with all the participants gathered around a table with a large lit candle, a bible, and a crucifix, for the Closing Prayer and Ritual, preferably ending with a hymn, or by praying the Our Father and sharing a sign of peace.....This is, "Disciples On The Journey", our individual, interpersonal, and insightful, and inclusive, journey into the Lenten desert of faith sharing, with Prayer, the Scriptures, and Jesus to guide us..........Hoping Whoever,Wherever, You Are This Springtime Of The Church You To Are Having Such An Experience Of Spiritual Growth And Renewal, Fr. Troy