The Society of Jesus
in Belize
Journeying Together 2022
Tuesday, March 8
"What dialogue is not."
Think
Watch the video and take a few minutes afterward to try to apply the presenter's words to your life.
Pray
Galatians 2:1-14 Read as the Apostles try to work through the challenges they face. It's never been easy to work through problems together, but we keep at it!
Act
Think of a time when you had a real dialogue with someone you disagreed with. How did it turn out? How did you feel during the conversation?
Wednesday, March 9
"Speaking and listening in good faith."
Think
Watch the video and take a few minutes afterward to try to apply the presenter's words to your life.
Pray
Genesis 18:22-33 Listen to Abraham as he talks with God.
Act
As you speak with someone today, whether at work or at home, remind yourself as you listen to the other person that God is trying to speak to you through them. Does that change your experience of listening to them?
Thursday, March 10
"Being fully present"
Think
Watch the video and take a few minutes afterward to try to apply the presenter's words to your life.
Pray
Exodus 34:29-35 God speaks to Moses and both are fully present.
Act
Some time today, when you're around other people talking (perhaps at the dinner table?), put your phone on silent and put it away. Or better yet, leave it in another room. Try to be fully present to the people you are with.
Friday, March 11
"Being authentically curious"
Think
Watch the video and take a few minutes afterward to try to apply the presenter's words to your life.
Pray
Mark 10:17-20 "Teacher, what must I do...?"
Act
When you speak to someone today, whether at home, work, or school, make an effort to ask questions to help you understand what they are truly saying and to help them feel heard.
Saturday, March 12
"Separate people and their opinions"
Think
Watch the video and take a few minutes afterward to try to apply the presenter's words to your life.
Pray
Romans 14:1-12 We have different opinions, but we are all still part of the Body of Christ.
Act
Find someone with whom you disagree on some issue. Next time you talk with that person, pay close attention to what happens in your head and heart. Instead of judging that person or dismissing them, just try to listen to them.
Sunday, March 13
"Asking for the grace of appreciation"
Think
Watch the video and take a few minutes afterward to try to apply the presenter's words to your life.
Pray
1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you?
Act
Have a conversation today with someone you disagree with. Rather than arguing, try to understand where they are coming from, and why they believe what they believe.
Monday, March 14
"Learning to speak authentically"
Think
Watch the video and take a few minutes afterward to try to apply the presenter's words to your life.
Pray
Acts 4:18-22 Peter and John cannot not speak about Christ. If they did not do so, they would not be authentic to themselves.
Act
Depending on whom we are around, we often wear masks. That is, we pretend to be someone we are not. Take a risk today in a relationship you have to speak from your heart, no matter what the response might be.
Tuesday, March 15
"Learning to speak boldly"
Think
Watch the video and take a few minutes afterward to try to apply the presenter's words to your life.
Pray
Acts 4:13-14 Peter and John speak boldly (parhessia) about their experience of the Risen Christ.
Act
Speak out today, with love and courage, about something important to you. Perhaps you could speak about a problem or injustice you perceive, or perhaps about something that gives you great joy.
Wednesday, March 16
"Learning to speak lovingly"
Think
Watch the video and take a few minutes afterward to try to apply the presenter's words to your life.
Pray
Luke 19: 1-10 Jesus approaches Zaccheus, the tax collector, with love, not fear. Watch and listen for how Zaccheus responds.
Act
At some point today, when you feel tempted to rail up with another person, take some time before you see the person to imagine what it would be like to speak to the person in love.
Thursday, March 17
"Everyone feels like they were seen & heard"
Think
Watch the video and take a few minutes afterward to try to apply the presenter's words to your life.
Pray
James 5: 13-20 We are all in this together.
Act
Think of someone in your life, who truly listens to you - even if you disagree - and helps you feel listened to. Pick up the phone today and thank them for that gift.
Saturday, March 19
"Freedom to reconsider my opinions"
Think
Watch the video and take a few minutes afterward to try to apply the presenter's words to your life.
Pray
John 3:1-8 Jesus and Nicodemus
Act
Think of one opinion you hold on to firmly. Ask yourself: what would it take to convince me to change my mind?