Ignatian Retreat in Daily Life

Lesson 1 - Day 5

Suggested Reading:

(a) For question #1: Psalm 107:19-20; Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 40:8; Isaiah 55:10-11; Jeremiah 23:29

(b) For question #2: John 8:31-32; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 4:12; James 1:22-25

Questions for Reflection

1. How do the Old Testament readings above describe the powerful effects of the Word of God?

2. How do the New Testament readings above describe the Word of God?

3. As you reflect on these Scriptural passages, do find that any of them speak to your own experience of the Word, the impact of the Word of God in your own heart, life, or thinking?

4. Describe some way in which the Word of God has impacted your life. Perhaps there is an image that captures your understanding of how God’s Word touches your life. What might it be?