Dialogue Questions!
HDIFAMA : How do I feel about my answer?
HDIFAT: How do I feel about that/this?
HDIFSTWY: How do I feel sharing this with you?
HDIF(A): How do I feel (about)
DILD: Describe (feeling) in loving detail
June 1: Yesterday’s second reading said, “Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.” HDIFAT?
June 2: When recently did I recognize that something I did was hurtful or not appropriate in the circumstances? HDIF thinking about this now?
June 3: When recently did I encourage someone close to me? HDIF thinking about this now?
June 4: When recently did we reach an agreement on a decision together? HDIF thinking about this now?
June 5: Where in our lives do I see us ‘living in peace?’ HDIFSTWY?
June 6: HDIF when it’s a ‘June gloom’ day? HDIFAMA?
June 7: Read Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a. What is my strongest feeling when I hear this reading?
June 8: Recalling what we learned on our Encounter Experience, how do I see myself living as a “married single” right now? HDIFSTWY?
June 9: Recalling what we learned on our Encounter Experience, is there an area still that I struggle to open up to you about? HDIFAT?
June 10: Recalling what we learned on our Encounter Experience, have I risked in our dialogue lately, sharing a feeling that I wasn’t sure I wanted to share? HDIFAMA?
June 11: Today is the Memorial of St. Barnabas the Apostle. He was originally named Joseph, but his name was changes to Barnabas, which means ‘son of encouragement.’ He is the patron saint of peacekeeping missions. Is there a situation in my life where I could pray for the intercession of St. Barnabas to keep the peace or be encouraging? HDIFAMA?
June 12: What is my favorite movie that has a happy ending? HDIF when I watch (or re-watch) this movie?
June 13: What has been my favorite part of our love story? HDIFAMA?
June 14: Read Matt 9:36-10:8. What is my strongest feeling when I hear this reading?
June 15: Do I believe that I am called to serve God in ministry? HDIFAMA?
June 16: Do I believe that we are called to serve God as a couple in ministry? HDIFSTWY?
June 17: How much time do I spend ‘playing’? HDIFAMA?
June 18: How much time do I spend ‘serving?” HDIAFAMA?
June 19: How much time do I spend relaxing? HDIFAMA?
June 20: How much time do I spend planning the way I will spend my time?
June 21: Read Matthew 10:26-33. What is my strongest feeling when I hear this reading?
June 22: Do I have faith that God is looking out for us? HDIFAMA?
June 23: Many Bible verses tell us “do not fear.” HDIFA the way I am able to take that message to heart?
June 24: Am I able to accept that I am made in God’s image and worthy of His love? HDIFAT?
June 25: Our relationship is a gift to both of us? HDIFAT?
June 26: What is my favorite way to unwind on a Friday evening? HDIFAMA?
June 27: Today is Helen Keller’s birthday (1880-1968). She once said, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”
What are my feelings about this quote?
June 28: Read 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a. What is my strongest feeling when I hear this reading?
June 29: How important is hospitality to me? HDIFAMA?
June 30: When was the last time we had guests join us for a visit? HDIFAT?