BOOK DISCUSSION: FEATURED BOOK FOR JANUARY
One Great Act of Fidelity: Waiting for Christ in the Eucharist
The Eucharist, our major faith anchor. This book is Fr. Rolheiser’s attempt to
explain why. This is a very timely book as we continue to participate in the
National Eucharistic Revival.
By: Fr. Ron Rolheiser (book can be purchased through Amazon)
WEEK 5 ONE GREAT ACT OF FIDELITY Reflection questions for Chapters 13-14-15
Chapter 13
What are my Expectations about the liturgy?
How do these expectations shape my commitment to liturgy?
How do I incorporate the 1 non-negotiable rule for prayer which is simply, “ Show
up; Show up regularly”?
Chapter 14
How do I understand the practice of keeping vigil?
The Eucharistic Liturgy calls us to keep vigil, waiting for Christ’s return. What does
this mean for me?
Chapter 15
“ What sustains a relationship over the long term is ritual, routine, and regular
rhythm that incarnates commitment.” IF I truly believe this, how will this inform
my commitment to celebrating Mass regularly?
BLACK CATHOLICS ON THE ROAD TO SAINTHOOD BY MICHAEL R. HEINLEIN,ED.
This is the first book length project to include the stories of heroic witness of the first six Black Catholics from the U.S. under formal consideration for canonization.
A must read book for all since the “summer of racial reckoning” in 2020, bringing a renewed urgency to the work yet to be done against racial injustice.
Read
Biography (Pages 93-97)
Reflect
Commissioned by Christ (Mt 28:16-20)
The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain
to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw
him, they worshiped, but they doubted. Then Jesus
approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been
given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching
them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you
always, until the end of the age.”
Read
Bowman: A School of Evangelization and Discipleship by Peter Jesserer
Smith (Pages 99-104
Respond
How can Sister Thea Bowman teach us to be more attentive to the cultures
that form and shape the members of our society?
What are some ways Bowman teaches us to be more joyful in our
proclamation of the Gospel?
How can Bowman’s life instruct us to be “fully functioning” disciples?
Offer the prayer for Bowman’s beatification (Pages 97-98).