WELCOME TO SPRED IRELAND

During a Spred Session the Leader will read a short piece of scripture and this is followed by each person receiving a personal message from Jesus. Each week this page will display both a piece of Scripture and a personal message. I invite you to visit this site each week for your own spiritual nourishment.

Scripture

In the book of God’s word, Mark, a friend of Jesus, tells us that from the start of Jesus' ministry he was telling us about the Kingdom of God and asking his friends to follow him and be with him..

After John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. 'The time has come' he said 'and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.'

As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake - for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, 'Follow me and I will make you into fishers of men.' And at once they left their nets and followed him. (Mark 1:14-20)

Message

_____, Jesus says to you today,
Come, follow me and be with me.

Reflection - Your Kingdom Come

As we listen to these first words of Jesus,
may his spirit of good news fill our hearts.

As we listen to these first words of Jesus,
may his vision of God’s reign permeate our minds.

As we listen to these first words of Jesus,
may his expectation of God’s reign inspire our living.

Father, breathe your Spirit
upon your people who do your work.
Grace us, we pray, with
a new sense of your mystery,
a new experience of your presence,
a new commitment to your gospel,
a new dedication to your kingdom.

May your Spirit be our inspiration
and may our work contribute to
the coming of your reign.
Amen.
(Prayer Reflection for Group Meetings, Donal Harrington)