Description
God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: this free, three-chapter downloadable study (available in both English and Spanish) invites women to enter more deeply into their relationship with all three Persons of the Blessed Trinity as set forth in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Each Person is discussed in four parts:
1) selection from the Catechism
2) three Scripture verses related to it
3) a reflection written by Beth Davis, Director of Ministry Advancement for Blessed is She
4) 3-5 discussion questions for your group.
Whether your group is three women gathered in your home, or 103 gathered in an auditorium, this study is suited for Community Groups of all sizes. You can read aloud a chapter together as a group, discuss the questions, read it ahead of time and journal about it, or ponder the short Scripture verses using lectio divina.
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The Our Father: this seven chapter downloadable study invites women to enter more deeply into the prayer the Our Father as discussed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Each section is discussed in four parts:
1) selection from the Catechism
2) three Scripture verses related to it
3) a reflection written by Shannon Evans of We, a Great Parade, a former Blessed is She writer
4) 3-5 discussion questions for your group.
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The Ten Commandments: this eight chapter downloadable study invites women to enter more deeply into the Ten Commandments and the guidance they offer us, as explained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Each Commandment is discussed in four parts:
1) selection from the Catechism
2) three Scripture verses related to it
3) a reflection written by Christy Isinger of Fountains of Home, a Blessed is She writer
4) 3-5 discussion questions for your group.
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The Virtues: this seven chapter downloadable study invites women to enter more deeply into the theological and cardinal virtues that God call us to live out as set forth in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Each virtue is discussed in four parts:
1) selection from the Catechism
2) three Scripture verses related to it
3) a reflection written by Abbey Dupuy of Surviving Our Blessings, a Blessed is She writer
4) 3-5 discussion questions for your group.
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Ways to Pray: this three chapter downloadable study invites women to enter more deeply into their vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer lives as set forth in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Each way is discussed in four parts:
1) selection from the Catechism
2) three Scripture verses related to it
3) a reflection written by Rose Coleman, a Blessed is She writer
4) 3-5 discussion questions for your group.
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The Beatitudes: this eight chapter downloadable study invites women to enter more deeply into the Eight Beatitudes as explained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Each Beatitude is discussed in four parts:
1) three Scripture verses related to it
2) a reflection written by Heather Renshaw of Real Catholic Mom, a former Blessed is She writer
3) 3-5 discussion questions for your group.
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The Seven Sacraments: this seven chapter downloadable study invites women to enter more deeply into the Seven Sacraments as explained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Each Sacrament is discussed in four parts:
1) selection from the Catechism
2) three Scripture verses related to it
3) a reflection written by Ginny Kubitz Moyer of Random Acts of Momness, a Blessed is She writer
4) 3-5 discussion questions for your group.
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Editors
Nell O’Leary of Whole Parenting Family is the Managing Editor of the Blessed Conversations series. She curated the topics, writers, and collaborated on the paraphrasing of the Catechism with Susanna Spencer, Theological Editor, and drafted the discussion questions with Beth Davis, Director of Ministry Advancement. Her background as an editor includes Managing Editor of Law Review in law school, Co-Editor of a student journal and Assistant Editor of a literary journal in undergrad, and many other editing projects.
Susanna Spencer of Living with Lady Philosophy is the Theological Editor of the Blessed Conversations series. She holds a Masters in Theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. She is a regular contributor for many Catholic journals and publications.
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