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DISCUSSION GUIDE Issue of 12-09-18
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BISHOP
Page 1
- What is a pilgrimage?
- What is the prime purpose of a pilgrimage?
- Where did this group of pilgrims, led by Bishop Donald J. Hying, recently travel?
- Why is Auschwitz historically important?
- What, according to the bishop, was a cultural high point of the trip?
NATION MOURNS
Page 1
- What did former President George H.W. Bush feel about religious faith?
- What did a state funeral include in this case?
- In what ways did the late president give of himself in service to his country?
- What are some of the leadership roles he assumed in service to our country?
- What was President Bush’s connection to Notre Dame?
- How did he advance the cause of respect for life during his tenure?
ADVENT
Page 3
- What does it mean to be a ‘pagan’? Ask your teacher to explain.
- What, according to Pope Francis, should be the focus of Advent?
- ‘The drowsy heart is a condition that comes from focusing exclusively on oneself?’ In what ways might it become easy to focus on oneself during the Christmas season?
- What is the new world Christ promised?
- How are you using this time of Advent to prepare for the coming of Jesus?
FOUR WAYS
Page 7
- According to this writer, what does ‘be watchful,’ be alert imply?
- Who should we be watchful and alert for?
- How might we become distracted in this season?
- Talk about some of the ways suggested to be watchful.
- Talk about some of the ways suggested to be more alert.
VINCENTIANS
Page 12
- What is the mission of the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
- Describe some of the ways they are active in our communities.
- What are they, first and foremost?
- What type of outreach programs would you possibly be interested in joining when you are able?
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