Input - BECs
Input - BECs
Input - BECs
Priestly Communities
They are worshipping and celebrating
communities.
They are active participants in the
liturgical-sacramental celebration, in
prayer and thanksgiving.
Anawim
They know what
is important
things that last
the soul and
relationships
BECs
PRAYER MEETING
WATCHING JESUS
1. Opening Hymn/Song to create a
prayerful atmosphere and focus attention
(3 5 minutes).
2. Short Prayer to the Holy Spirit for
enlightenment (2 - 3 minutes).
3. Reading of the Scriptures twice, one in
English or Tagalog and one in Waray, for
a mixed group (2 - 3 minutes).
4. Silence 3 - 5 Minutes.
5. Sharing 45 minutes 1
hour
6. Reading the Scriptures again
(Group)
2 3 minutes
7. Closing Prayer/Song
3 - 5 minutes
Examen of Consiousness
Context of the Examen
The Examen is a popular way of praying
and was developed by St. Ignatius
Loyola (1491-1556), founder of the
Society of Jesus (The Jesuits). He
suggested that his brothers undertook a
daily way of praying by examining their
lives so they could better serve God.
1. THANKSGIVING
2. INSIGHT
3. PONDERING
4. NOTICING
5. TOMORROW