Saturday, February 28, 2009
Do you have your books yet?
Please post to let us know if you have your books. Each Sunday we usually open posting for the next two chapters but you can always post on past chapters that you haven't posted on yet. Just don't go too far ahead unless you have unusual circumstances. This blog is still open to new members.
Suzanne Introductory Test
My husband Mark and I are joining a blog for the first time. The book seems like it dropped out of heaven for us---the right words at the right time for us. We will be praying for everyone on the blog. Suzanne
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Ruth - Book Introduction
You might want to wait until you read and post on a chapter before reading the post of others but that is, of course, up to you. Please remember we are all different and come from all different backgrounds, faith formation and experiences. Please don't worry about measuring up to each other or not knowing what to say. Just pray before you read and post and be yourself. It will be fun getting to know each other in this fashion.
Ok.... My first book post:
The title of this book, from Micah 6:8, has been a desire of my heart. …. I will be thankful if this book helps me “Walk Humbly with our God”. I feel that just as Adam and Eve walked with the Lord, as the apostles and first disciples walked with the Lord so we are called to walk with our Lord through our love for and communication with the Lord, by our interaction with others and through “praying unceasingly”. We can break down that phrase into three parts all worth meditating on: “walk humbly", walk with God” and “our God”.
The author refers to the Franciscan Friar’s of the Renewal in the Bronx, which is the religious order he belongs to. I actually have a friend who is now a postulant for that order. They are a great group of men who serve the poor in New York City. My friend is from a small town so it is quite an adjustment for him. Fr. Benedict Groeschel, a popular conference speaker, is also part of the order.
The theme of Fr. Apostoli’s introduction certainly surprised me. It was not what I expected. Not wanting to give it away for those who don’t have their book yet I wont post on any specific details of it.
Two phrases however jumped out at me (page 6). The first is “It is the presence of the cross that gives all this any meaning.” And “I believe we have to trust that God would not permit an evil to happen except to draw a greater good from it.” When I see suffering in the news or among friends and neighbors I am so thankful for the ones who have faith and saddened for those that don't. Not that it is necessarily easier for them but they can see a higher purpose and have hope. I guess this introduction makes me reflect on the blessing of our Christian faith. This weekend I heard a conference speaker tell how, as an instruction in New Age spirituality (Course of Miracles, etc.) she taught people how to be detached from those suffering so as not to attract the suffering to oneself. So rather than having empathy and helping they would avoid them (Law of attraction – if I understood the speaker correctly.). So the “cross” and our Christian faith call us to see how the Lord can work in and through all the situations we encounter.
Ok. Let's see who the next brave soul is who posts.
Ok.... My first book post:
The title of this book, from Micah 6:8, has been a desire of my heart. …. I will be thankful if this book helps me “Walk Humbly with our God”. I feel that just as Adam and Eve walked with the Lord, as the apostles and first disciples walked with the Lord so we are called to walk with our Lord through our love for and communication with the Lord, by our interaction with others and through “praying unceasingly”. We can break down that phrase into three parts all worth meditating on: “walk humbly", walk with God” and “our God”.
The author refers to the Franciscan Friar’s of the Renewal in the Bronx, which is the religious order he belongs to. I actually have a friend who is now a postulant for that order. They are a great group of men who serve the poor in New York City. My friend is from a small town so it is quite an adjustment for him. Fr. Benedict Groeschel, a popular conference speaker, is also part of the order.
The theme of Fr. Apostoli’s introduction certainly surprised me. It was not what I expected. Not wanting to give it away for those who don’t have their book yet I wont post on any specific details of it.
Two phrases however jumped out at me (page 6). The first is “It is the presence of the cross that gives all this any meaning.” And “I believe we have to trust that God would not permit an evil to happen except to draw a greater good from it.” When I see suffering in the news or among friends and neighbors I am so thankful for the ones who have faith and saddened for those that don't. Not that it is necessarily easier for them but they can see a higher purpose and have hope. I guess this introduction makes me reflect on the blessing of our Christian faith. This weekend I heard a conference speaker tell how, as an instruction in New Age spirituality (Course of Miracles, etc.) she taught people how to be detached from those suffering so as not to attract the suffering to oneself. So rather than having empathy and helping they would avoid them (Law of attraction – if I understood the speaker correctly.). So the “cross” and our Christian faith call us to see how the Lord can work in and through all the situations we encounter.
Ok. Let's see who the next brave soul is who posts.
Cath---New to blogging
Hi to all of you:) My name is Cathy and I have never blogged before and am looking forwrad to learning and meeting all of you but mostly looking forward to the wonderful Lenten exerience. Ruth is my friend and invited me to join the blog. I have had trouble getting onto the blog ( I wonder what has been keeping me out?) So I am hoping that this is going to be an amazing spiritual journey.
Hi My name is Reese
My Name is Reese and I am from Dubuque Iowa. I have blogged before but have never been involved with a book blog. What a wonderful idea! I just got my book today and can’t wait to start reading. Ruth, you continue to bless me with our friendship. If you click on my name to the left you can read my profile and find out more about me. My real name is Lorice but I use the nickname "Reese". I am looking forward to getting to know you all.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Carol--Trouble with printing pages
I am having trouble trying to print the scanned pages. If anyone else was able to get them to print please advise how you managed to achieve this task. Otherwise, I will have to wait before I can contribute.
A Good Lent
Hi friends, My name is Julia and I was ask to join this blog by Ruth. I live in Palatine, IL and I have never been part of a blog before. For many years I have shared Lent with my Small Christian Community. Sadly, our group has gone in different directions the last six months, so I have been looking for new opportunities for spiritual growth. I know the Holy Spirit has given me this new way of "doing Lent" so I am open to try. My technology skills are limited, but hopefully having an open heart to new learning will make up for that. I am looking forward to the reading and being part of this Lenten journey with all of you. Let's have a good Lent! julia
Carol - Introduction
Hi! My name is Carol from Plattsburgh NY. I am the friend that Ruth mentioned in her introduction. When Ruth mentioned possibly doing this blog, I jumped at the opportunity as I enjoy new challenges. I am always looking for ways to enhance my spiritual life during Lent and this just jumped out at me. This is my first time blogging, so please be patient with me. I have not been able to purchase the book yet, but it is on order and I should receive it within a week. Can't wait to see what this book is like.
I look forward to viewing everyone's comments.
(This was originally posted under "comments" rather than as a new post so I moved it. Ruth)
I look forward to viewing everyone's comments.
(This was originally posted under "comments" rather than as a new post so I moved it. Ruth)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Please Post - Let us know you are on.
Please post to let me know that you know how this works and let us know if you have your book. I am going to scan in a couple chapters of the book and email those pages to who ever does not have their book yet.
Tomorrow this blog begins but you can begin posting when you are ready and people can join anytime.
I am really looking forward to Lent this year as I want to make good use of this special time the Church offers us.
Ruth
Tomorrow this blog begins but you can begin posting when you are ready and people can join anytime.
I am really looking forward to Lent this year as I want to make good use of this special time the Church offers us.
Ruth
Monday, February 23, 2009
Ruth - Personal Introduction
Hi,
I am Ruth, the manager of this blog. I live in Iowa but was raised in upstate New York. We attend St. Mary's Parish in East Dubuque. I do lots of church related volunteer activities. I have participated in several book blogs before and they have been very enriching. I hope this book it good but we won't know until we try it. A friend and I wanted to do a book blog for Lent and thought others might be interested. It will be fun to see who signs up. I hope that we all grow closer to the Lord and become more virtuous people. ... (JMJ)
I am Ruth, the manager of this blog. I live in Iowa but was raised in upstate New York. We attend St. Mary's Parish in East Dubuque. I do lots of church related volunteer activities. I have participated in several book blogs before and they have been very enriching. I hope this book it good but we won't know until we try it. A friend and I wanted to do a book blog for Lent and thought others might be interested. It will be fun to see who signs up. I hope that we all grow closer to the Lord and become more virtuous people. ... (JMJ)
Book Study information
Here is what we are going to read.
Walk Humbly With Your God: Simple Steps to a Virtuous Life by Fr. Andrew Apostoli.
The chapters are very short usually only 4-8 pages long. There are 22 chapters in the short 184 page book. We will try to read and comment on at least 2 chapters a week.
With a blog book study you read when you can, blog when you want and comment on other posting as you feel inspired. It is pretty free flowing but we hope that if you participate you have a basic commitment to try to post at least weekly.
Walk Humbly With Your God: Simple Steps to a Virtuous Life by Fr. Andrew Apostoli.
The chapters are very short usually only 4-8 pages long. There are 22 chapters in the short 184 page book. We will try to read and comment on at least 2 chapters a week.
With a blog book study you read when you can, blog when you want and comment on other posting as you feel inspired. It is pretty free flowing but we hope that if you participate you have a basic commitment to try to post at least weekly.
Ruth - General Information
Greetings,
Thank you for your interest in joining this Lenten book study blog. The study official begins on Ash Wednesday, which is February 25, 2009 but people can begin posting whenever they are ready.
The book we are studying is "Walk Humbly With Our God" by Fr. Andrew Apostoli.
Here are my suggestions to get the most out of this study.
1. Read and post on the assigned chapters PRIOR to read the postings of others. ---- You might want to type your postings in a word document prior to pasting them here so that you don't loose them while working on them. You can however save drafts here to post later.
2. When you post put your name first and then the chapter number on the Title line for each new posting.
3. Try to keep up but just do your best. The study probably won't be completed until after Easter but a good Lenten resolution should help us form good habit and be carried over into our post Lenten life so we will just keep going until the book is finished
4. When you post try to give more than a synopsis. Give examples of how the chapter pertains to your faith journey, how it is challenging you, how you can apply the ideas and principles and do ask questions in your post. Thought provoking questions will challenge others to think and it will encourage comments and further discussion.
5. This blog will only be helpful to you if you read and participate. Each participant will bring something unique. So far their are Catholics, fallen away Catholics, at least one Protestant, and people I don't even know are signed up. Let's be respectful yet honest when expressing our views and insights.
6. Prayer: Prior to reading and posting please say a prayer for the Holy Spirit to guide you. It can be a long or short formal or spontaneous prayer or something as simple as "Let all I say and do, be done and said in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
7. Once you join this blog I will scan and send you the lessons but just until you obtain a copy of your book. Let me know if you need me to do this.
8. If you have any other thoughts or insights about blogging, please post them.
9. You are welcome to invite others to join this study.
Let's start this blog by giving a brief description of ourselves. Share only what you want but consider sharing your first name;
state where you live;
why you are joining this blog,
who invited you to join;
have you blogged before;
have you read the book before; etc.
God bless each and everyone of you (my old and new friends).
Ruth
Thank you for your interest in joining this Lenten book study blog. The study official begins on Ash Wednesday, which is February 25, 2009 but people can begin posting whenever they are ready.
The book we are studying is "Walk Humbly With Our God" by Fr. Andrew Apostoli.
Here are my suggestions to get the most out of this study.
1. Read and post on the assigned chapters PRIOR to read the postings of others. ---- You might want to type your postings in a word document prior to pasting them here so that you don't loose them while working on them. You can however save drafts here to post later.
2. When you post put your name first and then the chapter number on the Title line for each new posting.
3. Try to keep up but just do your best. The study probably won't be completed until after Easter but a good Lenten resolution should help us form good habit and be carried over into our post Lenten life so we will just keep going until the book is finished
4. When you post try to give more than a synopsis. Give examples of how the chapter pertains to your faith journey, how it is challenging you, how you can apply the ideas and principles and do ask questions in your post. Thought provoking questions will challenge others to think and it will encourage comments and further discussion.
5. This blog will only be helpful to you if you read and participate. Each participant will bring something unique. So far their are Catholics, fallen away Catholics, at least one Protestant, and people I don't even know are signed up. Let's be respectful yet honest when expressing our views and insights.
6. Prayer: Prior to reading and posting please say a prayer for the Holy Spirit to guide you. It can be a long or short formal or spontaneous prayer or something as simple as "Let all I say and do, be done and said in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
7. Once you join this blog I will scan and send you the lessons but just until you obtain a copy of your book. Let me know if you need me to do this.
8. If you have any other thoughts or insights about blogging, please post them.
9. You are welcome to invite others to join this study.
Let's start this blog by giving a brief description of ourselves. Share only what you want but consider sharing your first name;
state where you live;
why you are joining this blog,
who invited you to join;
have you blogged before;
have you read the book before; etc.
God bless each and everyone of you (my old and new friends).
Ruth
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