| A PEARL OF GREAT PRICE Laurence Freeman, OSB |
| Again the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and sells everything he owns and buys it. (Matthew 13:45) |
Most groups meet in the late afternoon or evening when people are on their way home from work or after they have eaten and then come out again. For working people this is often the best time apart from lunchtime groups near their workplace. But for retired people, homemakers, mothers with young children or the sick, a morning or afternoon time can be best. Different times of the day or week will attract different types of people. In some communities, there are meditation groups meeting several times a week or every day at different times to respond to people’s different situations. Choose a time best suited to your schedule, as your regular presence is essential. It is very important for you as the group leader to be as faithful as you possibly can, especially in the first months as well as during the summer when numbers often drop off. If you cannot be there, arrange for someone else to take your place. This not only ensures continuity, but can help others in the group realize their own potential for leadership. Be sure to stay with the announced times for beginning and ending; the time together builds confidence and stability. A group can easily be completed in an hour or less. |
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| A PEARL OF GREAT PRICE |
| SHARING THE GIFT OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION BY STARTING A GROUP |
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