Praying in a garden

St Ignatius of Loyola invites us to seek a share in the joy of the risen Christ.

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Steps

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I ask for the grace to share in the joy of Christ risen.

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I consider Christ risen and waiting in the garden for Mary Magdalene to arrive.

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If I am able to, I imagine him there – looking, smelling, touching the plants, and feeling the warmth of the sun on his face.

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If I am in a garden, I do the same.

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I notice his joy as he takes in the creation around him.

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I let him share his joy with me.

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