Book Discussion Questions - Part Four

We will be discussing Part Four after Mass on April 17.

Part Four
Proclamation and Testimony

13.    Do Not Be Afraid

a.    How is it that Peter and the apostles could proclaim their joy in spite of their suffering?


14.    Bringing the Word of God

a.    What does Pope Francis mean when he writes, "In God's great plan, every detail is important"?
b.    According to Pope Francis, how do we truly worship God?


15.    Called to Proclaim the Gospel

a.    According to Pope Francis, what does "Being with Christ" mean?
b.    Whom does Pope Francis call us to meet in a "culture of encounter"?


16.    Conveying Hope and Joy

a.    In what specific ways is Pope Francis calling us to be "lights of hope"?
b.    What does Pope Francis mean when he says, "Christians are joyful; they are never gloomy"?


17.    Giving All

a.    What does Pope Francis describe as "the litmus test that tells us how deeply we have embraced the gift received in responding to Jesus' call"?
b.    How does Pope Francis describe the role of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, in revitalizing our ministry?