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ManOnFire
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I have recently deepened my understanding of the faith through joining an adult Catholic book club which was reading the book, “The Faith Explained,” by Leo Trese. This book was a tremendous help to explain the "why"s of our faith and how we should live every day. Many older members of our faith expect people to just believe, and that’s fine, but Leo Trese gives more answers. It should be required reading, in my opinion.
If you’re interested in starting an adult Catholic book study club, this is a great book to do. If you have some Catholics whom you would like to bring back, but don’t want the “labor” of reading a book, I suggest watching Father John Corapi’s DVDs instead of reading. Make sure you get the one where he tells the story of his life as a Hollywood jet-setter before he became a priest. You can simply watch it one chapter or hour at a time. We got together with 9 couples (not everyone will be able to make it each month), met one Saturday night per month (or Friday), we have a signup list and take turns hosting at each other’s homes, taking off summers. We set up chairs in the living room. Our host has wine, beer, and Hors D’Ouvres. We meet at 7, stand around in the kitchen for an hour socializing, open with a prayer, and then discuss between 1-3 chapters (based on the number of pages). We close with light desert and more socializing. If you can get relatively like-minded people who would rather deepen their lives rather than give in to pop culture’s shallowness, it can strengthen your lives and families. It’s the best date night and the best night’s entertainment of the whole month for us!
Singles might consider starting one by advertising and forming a larger group circle. It’s a great way to learn together, add depth to life, and make new friends. Personally, I know more about Catholicism than ever before. I only wish I would have learned this much a few decades ago. It’s a great social time and it’s never too late!
If you’re interested in starting an adult Catholic book study club, this is a great book to do. If you have some Catholics whom you would like to bring back, but don’t want the “labor” of reading a book, I suggest watching Father John Corapi’s DVDs instead of reading. Make sure you get the one where he tells the story of his life as a Hollywood jet-setter before he became a priest. You can simply watch it one chapter or hour at a time. We got together with 9 couples (not everyone will be able to make it each month), met one Saturday night per month (or Friday), we have a signup list and take turns hosting at each other’s homes, taking off summers. We set up chairs in the living room. Our host has wine, beer, and Hors D’Ouvres. We meet at 7, stand around in the kitchen for an hour socializing, open with a prayer, and then discuss between 1-3 chapters (based on the number of pages). We close with light desert and more socializing. If you can get relatively like-minded people who would rather deepen their lives rather than give in to pop culture’s shallowness, it can strengthen your lives and families. It’s the best date night and the best night’s entertainment of the whole month for us!
Singles might consider starting one by advertising and forming a larger group circle. It’s a great way to learn together, add depth to life, and make new friends. Personally, I know more about Catholicism than ever before. I only wish I would have learned this much a few decades ago. It’s a great social time and it’s never too late!
