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Join a Book Discussion Group!
Pick one of the books below to read. Meet with others once a month, May-December, to discuss the book and how it might apply to your life. Meetings will begin on Zoom, with group members deciding at the point when in-person parish groups are permitted, if they will remain on zoom or meet in person in a home over a shared meal.
For more information or to join, contact Mary Ortwein at mary@skillswork.org or 859-806-4484
All are welcome Join one…or two…or all three!
Three Philosophies of Life by Peter Kreeft
This is a study of 3 books of the Old Testament: Ecclesiastes, Job, and Song of Songs. Well-known spiritual author Peter Kreeft looks at these three books as studies in philosophy—perspectives on the meaning of life. Having a sense of meaning is the strongest indicator of resiliency and the ability to overcome difficulties. Join us while we read Kreeft and the three books from the Bible, take them to prayer, and discuss what they have to say to us.
Group Meetings: First Thursday of the Month, beginning May 6, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Two Extraordinary Books for Living Ordinary Life
Christ is Passing By is a book of homilies by St. Josemaria Escriva. Story of a Soul is St. Therese of Lisieux’s autobiography, perhaps the most widely read spiritual biography ever written. Both saints talk about simple ways to live a life of fidelity, faith, and love. Join us to discuss what their wisdom can say to us, as we seek to live ordinary lives in “little ways” of love.
Group Meetings: Second Thursday of the Month, beginning May 13, 9:30 to 11:00 am
Return! How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church
This book by Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire describes what leads people away from the church, how to effectively discuss faith with those who do not see its relevance, and how to pray and work to bring them back. For all who have family who is “away” from church and all who want to know how to better witness to the “nones”. To form a community who seeks to bring them home!
Group Meetings: Third Thursday of the Month, beginning May 20, 7-8:30 pm
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Catholic Way Bible Study (CWBS) is an apostolate of the Diocese of Lexington. Good Shepherd Catholic Church owns most of the studies and the programs are available for parish small group use. Please contact the Faith Formation Office to borrow a program. Available studies for loan:
Bible Studies:- The Gospel of Luke (23 DVD Lectures and 1 Data CD)
- The Gospel of Matthew (25 DVD Lectures and 1 Data CD)
- Acts of the Apostles (22 DVD Lectures and 1 Data CD)
- The Gospel of John (23 DVD Lectures and 1 Data CD)
- The Book of Revelation (23 DVD Lectures and 1 Data CD)
- The Book of Genesis (24 DVD Lectures and 1 Data CD)
- The Four Books of Moses (24 DVD Lectures and 1 Data CD)
- Israel, David and the Kingdoms (22 DVD Lectures and 1 Data CD)
- The Gospel of Mark (22 DVD Lectures and 1 Data CD)
Lectures:- History of the Catholic Church (1 DVD and 2 Handouts)
- Purgatory (1 DVD and 3 Handouts)
- The New Evangelization (1 DVD and 1 Handout)
- The Mass (2 DVD’s with Data Disc)
- Letter to the Galatians (3 DVD’s with Data Disc)
Other Catholic Way Bible Study products are available for purchase on their website.
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Pope Francis has pushed Church teaching into new frontiers in economics, ecology, and the human family. We all need to hear what he has to say. Unfortunately, there are so many things being said about Pope Francis that it can be difficult to find his authentic message. In a perfect world we might read the documents he himself has published, but these are often long and deep, taking more time to digest than today's busy world allows.
To help with this problem, the Catholic Diocese of Lexington has published a few small study booklets. These cover the major writings of Pope Francis, breaking them into small, digestible chunks. They are available in both English and Spanish, and can be downloaded as PDFs for free. They are also available in physical booklet form for only $3 each. If you would like to order physical booklets, please contact Rod Stearn at to place your order. These study booklets are perfect for either individual reading or small group study.
Discovering the Joy of the Gospel Discovering Laudato Sí Discovering the Joy of Love
Descubriendo La Alegría del Evangelio Descubriendo Laudato Sí
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