Hand on what you have been given
We are all called to help others to meet Jesus. Thankfully, we have the gift of the Holy Spirit who answers when we ask for help and responds by giving us what we need for each situation. The Lord is asking each of us to step out of our comfort zone and engage one-on-one with another person. This may include praying for God’s grace to overcoming fears.
There is someone in your life at this time whom Jesus longs to call to Himself. He wants to spark a relationship with them and bless them with His Sacraments. During this Eucharistic Revival, Catholics across the U.S. are saying “yes” to a special form of heart-to-heart accompaniment called the Walk with One initiative. This is your opportunity to be God’s instrument in the life of another person. Imagine how our families, neighborhoods, and country will be transformed if every active Catholic answers this call!
Committed to Prayer
Prayer is essential! In order to have a friendship with Jesus we must spend time with Him each day. Let us stay attuned to the promptings of the Holy Spirit through this Walk with One initiative. Root this journey in prayer with the Eucharistic Examen found below.
Simple Steps
Download the guide below, Walk with One, for a simple four-stage process of accompaniment that focuses on a heart-to-heart approach. It helps you to know where to start with inviting someone to take a step closer to Jesus. Let us allow God to work in and through our invitations.
The Stages of Spiritual Companionship
Don’t just pick someone. Ask God whom he wants you to accompany on their journey home to the Church. He will point you to the person he has in mind and open doors for the conversations that need to happen.
As soon as the Lord lays someone on your heart, begin to pray for them! Ask God to remove whatever obstacles are making it difficult for this person to draw closer to Christ and his Church. Pray for the grace to be able to accompany them well.
Look for ways to build a deeper relationship with this person. Get together with them for coffee or lunch. Listen deeply for promptings from the Holy Spirit as you get to know your friend’s joys and struggles. Share with them some of your own.
Follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit. When the time is right, invite your friend to take a concrete next step in fostering a personal relationship with Jesus and the Church. This might mean joining you for a small group or Mass on Sunday.