World Youth Day USA Guides Retreat Manual

OPENING EXPLANATION NOTE TO LEADERS: If there is time, here are Leader: The story of the Road to Emmaus some additional reflection questions for the pilgrims to reminds us that Jesus meets us while we are on consider in their Road to Emmaus journeys. pilgrimage. No matter the destination, Jesus Additional Reflection Questions: encounters us when we are on the road. Jesus  meets us in our conversations with one Whom have I encountered at World Youth Day (or on the journey there)? another. Jesus meets us in our walking and in our resting. Jesus meets us when we reflect in  Whom have I seen along the way? our minds and hearts about our experiences.  What languages do they speak? Most importantly, Jesus wants to meet us to  What songs do they sing? share his story with us, so that it might  What have we learned from one transform us. You have each been given a another along the way? partner to journey with. Take some time to walk and talk together. We invite you to share a story about your life with one another. This could be the story of your faith journey. It  What gifts have we exchanged?  Who has encountered me?  Has anyone recognized the presence of Christ in me (or in our group)? might be a story about World Youth Day (why  you came or what you’ve experienced here). It How do I know that they have felt Christ present in my life, my words, could be another important story from your or my actions? life. Just as the pilgrims on the road to Emmaus  encountered Jesus as they walked and talked, In what ways have I encountered Jesus we hope you discover Jesus’ presence as you throughout my time at World Youth share your stories with one another. Day (or on the journey there)? Has it been hidden or obvious? Has it given me a new perspective? CONVERSATIONS & QUESTIONS  Primary Reflection Questions:     What blessings has God placed before me on this journey? Remember that Jesus is always with you on the journey.  For what am I grateful? If Jesus were walking with you, how  What challenges have I encountered? would he respond to your stories?  How have I responded during those difficult moments? What would he celebrate with you? What would he challenge you on?  Where am I being led? What would he want to share with you?  What might be next for me? 66

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