PREPARATION FOR SESSION FIVE
AN INTEGRATED
VISION
PREPARATION FOR SESSION FIVE
CONSTELLATIONS
- AN INTEGRATED VISION
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Allow 20-30 minutes preparation time
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This session introduces the Good Shepherd community to the work undertaken to further the Integrated Approach to Mission Effectiveness.
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Significance of the Integration Image
The gentle blend of the elements namely Spirituality, Justice and Peace, Good Ministry Practice, Formation and Partnership/Co-responsibility signifies Integration. The two figures represent partnership and the readiness for transformation. Their open mind, open heart and open will enable curiosity, compassion and courage. The enveloping “U” and the gentle flow of the florets of the dandelion, represent the willingness to let go of old mindsets and allow the spirit to awaken us to the emerging future. The emerging stars is the vision of Good Shepherd Mission Effectiveness. We are inspired by the words of St. Mary Euphrasia, “Though old stars may burn out and die, look to new horizons and even beyond.”
Reflection on the Image
You are invited into the centering practice of Visio Divina. This is the practice of contemplating an image and listening for the Spirit. It’s simple, and here’s how it works:
Spend a minute or two looking at the image. Then ask yourself these questions.
What draws your eye in the image?
What is the image calling of you?
What is the Spirit saying about the work of integration through this image?
Don’t rush this.
Take your time and allow the image and the questions to flow into your heart and spirit.
Feel free to journal, through word or drawing, about what arises for you during the practice.