2 Peter Lesson 8

Thanks for putting up with a groggy group leader today!  We did finish early today, so maybe I should be sleep deprived more often.

In addition to my notes, I will also add the article that I mentioned that I had found on the EWTN site about the Last Days.  I found it interesting and thought that you might as well.

Lesson 8 Notes

Lesson 8: The Second Coming of the Lord and the Last Judgment

I had also mentioned a helpful video that I watched on the FORMED website.  It's hard to put a link to the site, since it requires sign in to access the material, but if you look under the materials on the "Video" tab, it's called "The Three Secrets to Sharing the Faith."  The host gives some great advice on how to discuss our faith without sounding all holier than thou or without things getting heated.  I recommend it.

Finally, I spoke briefly about a podcast that I enjoy that's called "Catholic Stuff You Should Know."  This link will take you to their website.  If you have an iTunes account, you can subscribe there to have new episodes load automatically.  They also have a Facebook page, if you're into that.  There's actually a Minnesota link with a couple of the priests although they do not record here.  They are also members of the Companions of Christ, which may sound familiar because of the connection with our former pastor.  Give it a try.

Believe it or not, next week concludes our study for the first part of the year.  We are finishing up with the Letter of Jude, sometimes called Judah.  After our discussion, we are going out to lunch.  It was a close vote, but lunch beat out breakfast the week after.  I'll send out an email with the details.

See you Thursday!

Catching Up!

Sorry.  I've really fallen behind on posting things for our group.  Meeting weekly keeps me on my toes, but I'm afraid that I'm not a very good ballerina!  One week after another flies by, and I neglect my duties.

So, on this post, I will put up my notes from Lessons 5-7, which conclude 1 Peter and include the first two chapters of 2 Peter.  I don't think these get many downloads, but I like to make them available, especially for anyone who is unable to make it to a meeting.  It helps give some idea of the direction our discussion has gone--although often we may head off to another path depending on the input of the group.

Notes for...
Lesson 5 Stand Firm
Lesson 6 Confirming Your Call
Lesson 7 False Prophets

Before I go, I thought I'd also pass on a recommendation for one of the programs on the FORMED website.  This week, while I was on the treadmill, I watched the video "The Three Secrets to Sharing the Faith." We often talk about ways to share our Catholic faith with friends and family who may have differences of opinion about our faith or questions about our beliefs and practices.  The methods shared in this video give some excellent suggestions on how to do this and keep the conversation civil and productive. Very well done!

See you next week.  Oh, and if you were unable to make it this week, come to our next meeting prepared to vote on whether you would prefer to go out to lunch after our last meeting on March 30 or meet for breakfast the Thursday afterwards, April 6.  I'd also welcome restaurant suggestions if you have any ideas.