Catholic Student Center at USF

1. CHOOSE - - - - - Choose a passage from one of the Gospels: you may pick a passage which you like, or read through one Gospel, a little at a time, or use the Gospel reading from daily Liturgy.

2. QUIET - - - - - Find a place to be alone, a place of silence and peace.

3. RELAX - - - - - Sit upright, but remain relaxed; try to put aside your cares, concerns and worries.

4. REMEMBER - - - - - Be aware that God is with you all the time; He wants to be your closest friend.

5. READ - - - - - Read your scripture passage aloud, and listen carefully.
   
   • What is the setting of this story? (Location; mood; occasion)
   • Who are the main characters?
   • Identify the principal action. What's going on?
   • Who are you in the story? (Spectator?, participant?)

6. WAIT - - - - - Give the words a chance to sink in; give God a chance to speak.
   
   • Be there with Jesus.
   • Listen to his words; watch (or imagine) his actions.
   • Let him . . . speak to you, touch you, strengthen you.
   • Respond to him - be yourself.

You may want to keep a journal of:

• which scripture passages you read;
• what you gained from it;
• what God said;
• how it affected you.