MEDITATIONCome Holy Spirit, fill our hearts and kindle

them in the fire of your love. Send forthYour Spirit and they shall be created.

And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O God, who by the light of the Holy Spiritinstructs the hearts of the faithful, grantthat by the same Holy Spirit we may be

truly wise and ever rejoice in Hisconsolation, through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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MEDITATIONI believe, Lord, that You are here present,although my eyes do not see You, my faithsenses You. Take any stray thoughts frommy mind. Make me understand the truths

that You wish to teach me in thismeditation. Let me make up my mind toput them into practice. Your servant is

listening; speak O Lord, to my soul.

We give thanks, Lord God Almighty, for allthe benefits You have given us. To You who

lives and reigns forever and ever.Amen.

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ACTION “Write Downs”I. INTRODUCTION

A. Christian action is the power of the love of God and the Love of neighbor, which moves us to the spreading of God’s Kingdom.

B. It is connected to Piety and StudyII. WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR ACTION?

A. To know ChristB. To Make Christ known

III. WHAT IS THE GOAL OF ACTION?A. Ministry and ServiceB. Evangelism

1. Make a friend, Be a Friend2. Bring your Friend to Christ

IV. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF ACTION?A. Authentic and God InspiredB. Planned and BalancedC. Loving, Caring and Respectful of OthersD. Persevering

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ACTION “Write Downs” cont’dV. WHAT FORM DOES ACTION TAKE?

A. How?1. Individually- Each Person in his own environment through word

and deed and prayer.2. In informal groups – Groups, which are linked together through

common interests or friendships, without any kind of formal bonds, but with a church oriented spirit.

3. In organized bodiesB. Where?

1. In the church.2. In the world.

VI. ConclusionA. Action is inspired by PietyB. Action is a direction of StudyC. Action flows out of a vibrant faith

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