1 SUGGESTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION AT A COMMUNITY MEETING

It would be interesting to share in community the personal reflections that come to mind based on a reading of this Circular. During this time of sharing, it is important from the start that we listen to each Brother. No questions or comments. Just listening attentively. 1. Time for prayer
The meeting begins with a song or a psalm placing us in an atmosphere of openness to God's inspiration.

2. Time for sharing
The moderator may choose a few of the following questions to open the sharing in the community.
Please include question d) if at all possible.

a) What statement or proposal in the Circular is most closely in accord with your perspective?

b) What points in the Circular seem unclear to you or are different from your way of thinking?

c) In terms of the quantity, quality and administration of material goods, what anxieties do you sense are operative in the religious life in your country today?

d) What texts from the Bible, the social teachings of the Popes, the Institute, or other literary sources inspire you in your practice of the vow of poverty and your striving to use material goods as Jesus did?

e) After you've listened to this community and shared you thoughts, what suggestions would your like to give to your Provincial?

f) Based on your knowledge and impressions, what aspects concerning the material goods of the Institute do you think it would be helpful to clarify or redirect?

g) Looking ahead to the next General Chapter, do you think that there is something that the Chapter should examine more in depth or define more clearly in this area of the evangelical use of material goods? As a group, do you have a suggestion you would like to make known to the Chapter?

3. Time for prayer
Those wanting to offer intentions are encouraged to do so. The meeting concludes with an invitation to join in praying the Our Father or some other prayer suggested by the moderator.