Gathering

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Gathering

• Why We Do It
• Why it Works

(or doesnt)
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Our Ordinary Everyday Gathering
Where do we gather most often / most naturally?
Do certain kinds of gatherings have a unique
character. If so, why?
What makes our gatherings fruitful enjoyable
life-giving?
With whom do we want to / have to gather?
What do all our gatherings have in common?
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Caravaggio - The Supper at EmmausPhysiognomy of
a Work of Art
What do you see in this picture?
Have you any thoughts on the role of the waiter
in the picture?
Where is the central focus, and how is that
represented by the artist?
Have you any thoughts on the body language?
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The Gathering (and Scattering)on the Road to
Emmaus
Who is in this Story?
What does the story tell us about how they are?
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The Gathering (and Scattering)on the Road to
Emmaus
Where is the fruitfulness in this account what
gives life?
Who is behind the scenes in this story?
What images or words convey either a sense of
apartness separation or a sense of gathering
communion?
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Our Gatherings as Christian Community
In what sense do we experience ourselves as
gathering for Eucharist?
Are there times when these gatherings are
particularly fruitful and life-giving ? (why /
why not?)
What would improve the quality of our gathering?
What hinders our sense of belonging?
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Our Own Hope
Our own hope had been .... What are your
hopes for your faith community?
What can you do to bring these hopes to fruition?