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REFLECTION 5 When Paul prayed to have a mysterious difficulty (the ‘thorn in the side’) removed from him, he says God responded, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness’ (2 Corinthians 12:9). Repeat this phrase over and over again, like a mantra, and meditate on its meaning. REFLECTION 6 Read Romans 15:30-33, Paul’s plea for prayers from the Romans on his behalf. Asking for people’s prayers for yourself in not selfish. It is an act of faith in both God and the ones you love. When was the last time you asked others to pray for you? REFLECTION 7 Read Philemon 4-6, Paul’s prayer for his friend and fellow believer Philemon, for whom he gives thanks. Call to mind those of your own personal circle of family, friends, coworkers ad colleagues upon whom you ask God’s special blessing. REFLECTION 8 Read Romans 10:1-21 Paul’s prayer for the salvation of Israel. Paul regularly prays for those who are not believers in Jesus Christ. Spend some time in prayer for those in our own day who are not believers. REFLECTION 9 Read slowly and thoughtfully 1 Cor 13:1-13, Paul’s great ode to love. Why is love the greatest virtue? Do you think Paul is being realistic in his description? REFLECTION 10 Paul frequently called on his readers to imitate him, such as in 1 Corinthians 1:1. What aspects of Paul’s life and teaching are most attractive for you to imitiate? Are there aspects of his teaching that are difficult to imitate? REFLECTION 11 Read Romans 8:38-39. What kinds of “present things,” “future things,” “powers” or “any other creature” threaten your life? Can you express the same confidence as Paul that none of these obstacles will prevent you from experiencing the loving salvation of God? REFLECTION 12 Read 1 Corinthians 15, Paul’s longest reflection on the resurrection. What do you find comforting about this belief? Can you identify any anxieties associated with it? How strong is your own conviction that God’s victory over sin and death will win out in the end? 64
REFLECTION 13 Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Paul writes about not losing hope that those who “have fallen asleep” will rise on the last day. Although the imagery of the actual event in Christ’s coming in glory in the last days is not meant to be taken literally, the passage is intended to sustain hope in the resurrection. Do you find anything in the passage consoling? Does it stretch one’s imagination? What message of hope do you find there? 65
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MAY THE PASSION OF JESUS BE ALWAYS
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2009 PASSIONIST CHARISM RESOURCES S
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ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS PRIOR TO 1694
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• 1701 Paul joined the Confratern
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• With the blessings of the Holy
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