WEEK 2: BEGINS JULY 30th

The childlike - and often childish - beliefs no longer nourished, inspired, or challenged me.  Appropriating an adult sense of faith, however, was an onerous task [that] was often a lonely and bewildering journey. - Diarmuid O'Murchu

WHAT TO READ:  Introduction 

1. In this week’s reading, what captured your attention or provoked a reaction (positive or negative)?
2. Where did this lead you?
3. What would you like to hear about from others this week?

WEEK 1: BEGINS JUNE 23rd - INITIAL THOUGHTS...

Before diving into the pages of Adult Faith, take a moment to reflect on your intentions for this  summer blog.  Use the questions below to get started.  Then post a comment so that you can begin to become familiar with this particular blog.

1. What prompts you to spend your time reading and blogging about some aspect of religion or spirituality this summer?
2. What do you think it would be helpful for  other bloggers to know about you?  And what would you like to know about them?

Now please post your initial comment  below.  (To do this click where you see the number of comments indicated.)

WELCOME & ORIENTATION

 Welcome to Christ Church Deer Park's summer reading study and thank you for checking us out.  We will be reading and reflecting on Adult Faith by Irish author Diarmuid O'Murchu and having electronic conversations about it (via blog) on a weekly basis.  So, read on to see if this is for you.

The Book:  Diarmuid O'Murchu is a priest and social scientist who currently lives in England.  In Adult Faith, he addresses the millions of people whom he considers to be pilgrims, those looking for religion beyond the beliefs they were given as children.  O'Murchu maintains that these seekers comprise "a spiritual revolution from the ground up, and it is here to stay."  He wrote Adult Faith as a resource for those making a journey into adult spirituality.  Look inside here http://www.amazon.ca/Adult-Faith-Growing-Wisdom-Understanding/dp/1570758867.

The Pace: We will work through Adult Faith at a relaxed pace.  (It is summer, after all.)  The book has 15 chapters plus an introduction.  The blog opens the week of June 23rd with some preliminary questions and a chance to become familiar with the blog technology.  After that, we suggest two chapters per week so the text will be finished by the end of August, with an opportunity for wrap up and closing thoughts. The book study will be over by Labour Day.

Your Participation:   The suggested chapters will be listed on the blog each week.  At your leisure, privately read and reflect on them.  Consider the questions and prompts if you like.  Then, share your own thoughts, read what others are saying, and strike up a "conversation" with them via the blog.  Try to participate electronically at least once a week.  More often if the spirit moves you.   

Your Copy:  Contact Ward Lindsey  eelmwood@me.com  to reserve your copy ($15.50) or buy one on-line at http://www.amazon.ca: Adult Faith: Growing in Wisdom and Understanding, ISBN978-1-57075-886-7 pbk.

The Author:  Visit http://www.diarmuid13.com