Everyday DiscipleshipEveryday Discipleship

Mike HayesMike HayesAuthor, Googling GodAuthor, Googling God

Associate Dir. Associate Dir. Busted Halo® MinistriesBusted Halo® Ministries

Outline

What is a disciple? What keeps us from being a disciple? What can help us on the road to

discipleship? Questions

DisciplesDisciples

Peter – denies Jesus thricePeter – denies Jesus thrice- Always seems to do the wrong thingAlways seems to do the wrong thing- Jesus calls him SatanJesus calls him Satan- Thomas – doubtsThomas – doubts- James and John – ask selfish James and John – ask selfish

questionsquestions- Mary Magdalene – mistakes Jesus Mary Magdalene – mistakes Jesus

for the gardener!for the gardener!

Strange but true

• Discipleship is not based on “The Disciples”

• Discipleship is based on Christ

What is a disciple?

So…What kind of attributes does a

disciple have?

We look to Jesus for a response

ScriptureScripture

““If I, therefore, the master and teacher, If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet. I have given wash one another's feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” done for you, you should also do.”

-John 13: 14-16 -John 13: 14-16

TrinityTrinity

God is beyond us (Father)God is beyond us (Father) God is WITH us (Son, Jesus)God is WITH us (Son, Jesus) God is WITHIN us (Holy Spirit)God is WITHIN us (Holy Spirit) GOD IS ALL THESE THINGSGOD IS ALL THESE THINGS Rahner – Infinite HorizonRahner – Infinite Horizon

ObstaclesObstacles

Fear – Me at BustedHaloFear – Me at BustedHalo Hopelessness – Elvira in NicaraguaHopelessness – Elvira in Nicaragua Doubt – Mother TeresaDoubt – Mother Teresa Failed Expectations – MosesFailed Expectations – Moses Sin – being AmericansSin – being Americans

Chureca - ManaguaChureca - Managua

Ignatian ExamenIgnatian Examen Quiet space for 20 mins in presence of Quiet space for 20 mins in presence of

God.God. Thankfulness one momentThankfulness one moment Ask for asst. of Holy SpiritAsk for asst. of Holy Spirit Review your dayReview your day Heart to Heart with JesusHeart to Heart with Jesus Make amends and stay thankfulMake amends and stay thankful Our FatherOur Father

What could help us become disciples?

Prayer – whatever type works for you.How to Pray on BustedHalo.comSacredSpace.ieLectio DivinaMASS & EucharistBeing honest with ourselves in the Sacrament of ReconciliationAsk questions – bh cast

What are we called to be?

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In terms of choosing work—we need to ask ourselvesLike to do.Like to read.Who do you like to spend time with?What makes you feel most alive.None are accidents“Vocational Hard wiring”

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If you could do ANYTHING tomorrow when you wake up—what would that be?Checklist for zoning in:Justice – What’s fair? Prudence – What’s viable? What’s smart? What’s unrealistic?Temperance – What’s not selfish?Fidelity – remaining faithful to our present commitments.Self-Esteem – appreciate your uniqueness

Spend some time in service Spend some time in service to the poorto the poor

In the neighborhoodIn the neighborhood In the parishIn the parish Outside your comfort zoneOutside your comfort zone

Nicaragua story – Maria DeloresNicaragua story – Maria Delores

Fully Embrace All We ServeFully Embrace All We Serve

Those closest to usThose closest to us Those distant from usThose distant from us All those who are hard to loveAll those who are hard to love AMENAMEN