This is the OLG blog for the One Book - One Parish Lenten reading program. As you read each week's suggested chapters in "My Life with the Saints" you will find reflection/discussion questions here. An integral part of a reading program is the discussion that grows from it. We look forward to your participation. "All of us are smarter than one of us." You can make this come true for our Lenten One Book - One Parish reading program.
I think they can serve as guides and examples. Similar to when we admire a talent someone has, it makes us want to know how that person can do what they do. When I am interested in the life of a particular saint and ask the question, How did they do it? That question can lead to learn more and grow deeper in my faith through learning about their life and what drove them.
Examples, guidance, friendship, assistance. Writings of the saints allow them to speak to us today.
ReplyDeleteFriends, spiritual direction, hope and trust in God. They are also part of my "telephone tree" when I need help and ask for prayers.
ReplyDeleteI think they can serve as guides and examples. Similar to when we admire a talent someone has, it makes us want to know how that person can do what they do. When I am interested in the life of a particular saint and ask the question, How did they do it? That question can lead to learn more and grow deeper in my faith through learning about their life and what drove them.
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