Read Henri Nouwen’s In the Name of Jesus p. 25-47 (Chapter 1 “From Relevance to Prayer”). Note what consoles, challenges, or puzzles you while reading. Notice how your mind and heart are affected and journal as needed.

Re-read p. 2-4 of the Learning Community Gathering #2 handout.

Guided by the Spirit, choose one person to accompany in the next month. Use the “To See & Love As Jesus” prayer (or use the audio recording from Meeting #1 below) to pray for the person 1-2 times/week. Reflect on the following questions each time:

• Was there anything surprising that came up during the prayer?

• Was this prayer helpful to you in imagining this person’s genuine needs? How so?

• Is there any point to which you are invited to return and listen deeper?

Journal before the next gathering using these prompts:

Read pages 1-24 in Henri Nouwen’s In the Name of Jesus. Note what consoles, challenges, or puzzles you while reading and journal as needed.

Re-read page 2 of the Learning Community Gathering #1 handout.

Guided by the Spirit, choose one person to accompany in the next month. Use the suggestions on p. 3 (or use the audio recording below) to pray for the person 1-2 times/week. Reflect on the following questions each time:

• Was there anything surprising that came up during the prayer?

• Was this prayer helpful to you in praying for the person? How so?

• Is there any point to which you are invited to return and listen deeper?

Journal before the next gathering using these prompts: