23 SUMMER BOOK STUDY
This Is My Body: A Call to Eucharistic Revival by Bishop Robert Barron
August 6 through September 10, 2023
This Is My Body - Adult Book Study
In the words of Bishop Barron, the vision of this book is to “Help you understand the Sacrament of Jesus’ Body and Blood more thoroughly, precisely so that you might fall in love with the Lord more completely.”
When and Where?
Is there a reading schedule?
Here are pages to read before your weekly meeting:
Week of August 6
Reading Guide
A reading guide is available to help you take notes during the reading. Printed copies will be available for those who prefer paper version.
The Reading Guide is available here in English
La Guía de Lectura está disponible aquí en español
What is a parish Book Study?
Small groups meet weekly for the same 5 weeks to break open the message of the reading together. What might be a hard book to get through alone, is now five smaller readings broken up with time to share thoughts and ideas within your small group. Some groups may choose to read at home and discuss in person. Other groups may choose to read out loud as a small group and discuss as you go. Meetings will be about 30 minutes to one hour long depending on your group.
Small Group Discussion
The four basic questions lead the discussion each week:
How do I get a book?
In the words of Bishop Barron, the vision of this book is to “Help you understand the Sacrament of Jesus’ Body and Blood more thoroughly, precisely so that you might fall in love with the Lord more completely.”
When and Where?
- Meet during the weeks of August 6 through September 3.
- Small groups that meet on Sunday or Monday may choose to skip the holiday weekend and end a week later.
- Day, time and location are determined by the small group facilitator.
- If you don’t find a group that meets your schedule, let us know and we can help you facilitate a group that does.
Is there a reading schedule?
Here are pages to read before your weekly meeting:
Week of August 6
- in English pages V-26
- en español páginas V-28
- in English pages 26-51
- en español páginas 28-55
- in English pages 51-68
- en español páginas 55- 73
- in English pages 69-88
- en español páginas 74-94
- in English pages 89-110
- en español páginas 95-117
Reading Guide
A reading guide is available to help you take notes during the reading. Printed copies will be available for those who prefer paper version.
The Reading Guide is available here in English
La Guía de Lectura está disponible aquí en español
What is a parish Book Study?
Small groups meet weekly for the same 5 weeks to break open the message of the reading together. What might be a hard book to get through alone, is now five smaller readings broken up with time to share thoughts and ideas within your small group. Some groups may choose to read at home and discuss in person. Other groups may choose to read out loud as a small group and discuss as you go. Meetings will be about 30 minutes to one hour long depending on your group.
Small Group Discussion
The four basic questions lead the discussion each week:
- What words or phrases stood out to you?
- What did you like and why?
- What was hard for you and why?
- What is one positive way you can respond to this reading this week?
How do I get a book?
- The book for our 2023 Summer Book Study is called This Is My Body: A Call to Eucharistic Revival by Bishop Robert Barron and was published in 2023 by Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
- Books are available in the church narthex.
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ALREADY HAVE A GROUP?
Do you already have a group formed who would like to discuss the book for the five weeks?
A small group can be two neighbors, a family, folks who already meet once a week for breakfast, coffee or kids' play dates, or a group of people at coffee and donuts after Mass.
Email us and let us know:
Email Janet at faithformation@stfrancisbend.org or Benjamin at bcowan@stfrancisbend.org or call us at the parish office 541-382-3631 and we will arrange for you to get the books and resources for your group.
A small group can be two neighbors, a family, folks who already meet once a week for breakfast, coffee or kids' play dates, or a group of people at coffee and donuts after Mass.
Email us and let us know:
- Who is in your group?
- Do you want to open up to more people? If yes, how many people?
- What day and time will you meet?
- Where will you meet? Do you need a place to meet? We can help you reserve a room at the church.
Email Janet at faithformation@stfrancisbend.org or Benjamin at bcowan@stfrancisbend.org or call us at the parish office 541-382-3631 and we will arrange for you to get the books and resources for your group.