Catholic Book Club
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Beginning on April 25, 2019
The parish Catholic Book Club will be readingTheology of the Body for Beginners
by Christopher West
According to Pope John Paul II, if we live according to the true meaning of our sexuality, we "fulfill the very meaning of [our] being and existence." The human body is a "theology" because it is meant to be a sign of God's own life and love in the world. With clarity and precision, Christopher West unpacks John Paul II's Theology of the Body, translating it into a language everyone can understand.Theology of the Body for Beginners explores the profound interconnections between sex and the deepest questions of human existence, including:
- What is the meaning of life?
- Why did God create us male and female?
- How do we attain true happiness on earth?
- What kind of joys await us in heaven?
- Why is there evil in the world and how do we overcome it?
- How can we experience the love we long for in the depth of our hearts?
The Catholic Book Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Church Library. We will begin discussing this book on April 25th. We're taking it slow with this book, because there's so much to discuss in each chapter! The table below shows which chapters should be read before each meeting:
April 25 Introduction, Chapter 1 (partial) May 9 Finish Chapter 1 May 23 Start Chapter 2 June 13 Finish Chaper 2 The remaining chapters will be held until we start again in September.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact Judy Kolpack (587-3873; al-judy@msn.com), or Len Commini (273-6541; gburg_17@yahoo.com), or Jeff Carter (732-718-6561; jeffcarter83@gmail.com).
The Catholic Book Club meets every second and fourth Thursday, at 7:00 pm in the OLS Church Library to discuss a selection from the current work. When we finish one book, we vote to decide which will be the next book to read and discuss. Please join us!