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Questions for Deeper Reflection
- How has the understanding of my baptism influenced my identity, and in what ways do I recognize myself as “beloved” by God?
- Reflecting on the metaphor of the river shaping the canyon, what aspects of my life need God’s transformative love to break down barriers and reveal the beauty within me?
- In what ways can I actively allow the love I receive from God to shape my relationships with others, myself, and the world around me?
- How do I experience the presence of God’s love in my daily life, and what practices can I adopt to remain mindful of this love?
- What are some specific challenges or “hard rocks” within me that I need to surrender to God’s love in order to be shaped more profoundly by it?
Thoughts on Faith 