Spiritual Formation Guide 103EN 11.10

Continuing the Journey: The Spiritual Formation Guide

A Resource Tool

Publication 103EN 11.10

Margaret J. Franklin Center National Office of The Order of the Daughters of the King?

101 Weatherstone Drive Suite 870 Woodstock, GA 30188 Telephone: 770-517-8552

Email: dok1885@ Website:

Approved by the National Council on November 12, 2010

All material contained in "Continuing the Journey: The Spiritual Formation Guide" is the property of The Order of the Daughters of the King?, Inc.

It may be reproduced for use by the members of the Order of the Daughters of the King?. To use for any other purpose, contact the National Office for permission.

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Table of Contents

Thank You to Our Writers

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Introduction

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The Prayer and Motto of the Order

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Chapter One: Daughters: Where are we now?

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Questions

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For Your Enrichment

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Chapter Two: Daughters: Reaffirming Your Baptism

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Questions

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For Your Enrichment

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Chapter Three: Daughters: What are your gifts?

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Questions

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For Your Enrichment

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Chapter Four: Forms of Prayer

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Questions

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For Your Enrichment

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Chapter Five: Tools in Prayer

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Questions

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For Your Enrichment

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Chapter Six: Practices of Spiritual Growth

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Questions

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For Your Enrichment

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Chapter Seven: Scripture as a Prayer Tool

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Questions

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For Your Enrichment

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Chapter Eight: The Community of the Eucharist

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Questions

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For Your Enrichment

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Chapter Nine: Growth Through Service

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Questions

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For Your Enrichment

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Chapter Ten: Holy Listening

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Questions

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For Your Enrichment

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Chapter Eleven: Spiritual Mentoring

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Questions

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For Your Enrichment

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Chapter Twelve: Passing on the Journey

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Questions

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For Your Enrichment

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Bibliography

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Study Guide Evaluation

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THANK YOU TO OUR WRITERS

Province One

Phyllis Larson

Province Two

Carol Gaskill

Province Three

Beverley Allison Barbara Banks Carolyn Booker

Sheryl Sims

Province Four

Susan Cook Susan Farner Diane Wells

Province Five

June Paul Patsy Tilley

Province Seven

Peggy Anderson Pam Boyette Diane Brown Marti Fagley Julia Smead

Deborah Tischler Kathryn Wohnoutka

Province Eight

Kathleen Nyhius

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Introduction

The philosophy behind Continuing the Journey: The Spiritual Formation Guide is a celebration of life in God through prayer, study, and discernment. By looking at who we really are and then putting the truth of ourselves into the view of God, we grow closer to Him. By seeking and being touched by the Holy God in quiet daily prayer and resting in God's presence, our spirit soars. By searching for Him first through reflection on Scripture, then entering into the holy silence of waiting and experiencing the pull of God into His presence, we become more grounded in our faith. We can seek, but only He can draw us to Himself at His bidding.

The material in Continuing the Journey: The Spiritual Formation Guide has been approved by the National Council on November 12th, 2010 as an official course to help members in deepening their spiritual life in The Order of the Daughters of the King?. All materials contained in the National Spiritual Formation Guide belong to the Order. To use this material for any other purpose, please contact the National Office for permission. Please use the form at the end of this guide to report corrections and suggestions to the National Office.

You are encouraged to use this material as presented or as a supplement to chapter meetings or quiet days. A Bible would be useful during the study. We believe the Lord is calling you to deepen your spiritual lives and respond to His call in your daily lives.

Mother Teresa's Daily Prayer

Dear Jesus, help me to spread your fragrance everywhere I go. Flood my soul with your spirit and love. Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly that all my life may only be a radiance of yours. Shine through me and be so in me that every soul I come in contact with may feel your presence in my soul. Let them look up and see no longer me but only Jesus. Stay with me and then I shall begin to shine as you shine, so to shine as to be a light to others. Amen.

(From the video Everyone, Everywhere. )

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