Saturday 3 May 2025 - Quiet places

Saturday 3 May 2025

Welcome to the Saturday Examen. We read in the Bible of Jesus’ need to withdraw to quiet places to be alone with his heavenly Father. Imagine that you do this now, with Jesus beside you. Where would you like to go? Spend a few moments picturing this quiet space…perhaps as a remembered place or by bringing it to life in your imagination. Find a space to sit together and simply enjoy being present with Jesus. Take time to look around together. What do you notice? Now, picture Jesus as he leans towards you and asks, “How has your week been?” What would you like to share with him? Now, he asks, “When did you sense me close to you?” “And when did you feel most alone?” Take time to let your conversation together continue. Perhaps you want to share something you are grateful for? Maybe you have a request. Now, tell Jesus a little about your week ahead. Perhaps there is something that concerns you… or something you are looking forward to… When you feel ready, in your mind, stand up and walk a while together. You may like to hold onto a moment from this reflection, perhaps to return to, as you journey into the week ahead. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen