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Women's Book Study
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On July 17, 2024, Pope Francis wrote that the beneficial effects of a good book can "provide an oasis that keeps us from other choices that are less wholesome," and when "in moments of weariness, anger, disappointment or failure, when prayer itself does not help us find inner serenity," reading can help us get through difficult moments and "find peace of mind". (https://www.vaticannews.va/) So, let's read & study a book together!
All adult women are welcome to join our study of the book, Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World. The book study leaders are Chris Twardowski, Laura Breaux, and Aimee Hartwell.
The book is available in digital format as well as paperback on Amazon. Click on the image of the book below to be redirected to Amazon to purchase.
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Life of the Beloved
About the Book
Among the most popular of Henri Nouwen's books, Life of the Beloved was initially written for a Jewish friend and went on to become Henri Nouwen’s greatest legacy to Christians around the world. This sincere testimony of the power and invitation of Christ is indeed a great guide to a truly uplifting spiritual life in today’s world. On the jacket of the book is found this text:
"All I want to say to you is, 'You are the Beloved, ' and all I hope is that you can hear these words as spoken to you with all the tenderness and force that love can hold. My only desire is to make these words reverberate in every corner of your being - 'You are the Beloved.' This personal witness to a God who calls us the Beloved is the fruit of a long friendship between journalist-writer Fred Bratman and Henri Nouwen. Henri is trying to respond to Fred's concern to live a spiritual life in the midst of a very secular world. A remarkable aspect of this book is that while Henri writes to a personal friend, he in fact found a language that speaks clearly and convincingly to all who search for the Spirit of God in the world. Here is a ringing affirmation that everyone is loved by God and can enjoy "the life of the beloved." It reveals the wonders of the spiritual journey and renews the fire of faith." -
When and where we meet:Thursdays, beginning june 5th
We meet on Thursdays at 9:30am or 7pm in the Brandsma building upstairs in Room 214, beginning June 5. We will meet for 8 sessions throughout the summer. A more specific schedule will be published soon. All are encouraged to bring a journal to write in as an accompaniment to the book being studied.
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For more information:
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Laura Breauxbreauxlstbchurch.orgDirector of Spiritual Life
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