Faith in Daily Life
Wednesdays during the Program Year (September-May)
12:00 p.m. Wednesdays
Faith in Daily Life groups read a variety of books focusing on theology, scripture, current events, and topics facing the church and world today. It is an opportunity to connect with others in learning, conversation, and faith.
There are often two FIDL groups, one group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Olive Garden (1525 County Road C West, Roseville) at 12:00 p.m., the second meets on the second Wednesday of the month at St. Michael’s in Classroom 1 at 12:00 p.m.
April date:
April 8 St. Michael’s
This month we will continue reading the book,
The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for An Age of Outrage by Richard Rohr.
This month we are reading chapters 7-to the end.
The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for An Age of Outrage by Richard Rohr.
About the book: How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today.
The prophets’ writings reflect the full spectrum of human maturity. In almost every case, their initial rage and their accusatory words evolve into a profound pathos and lamentation about our shared human condition and the world’s suffering. Through astute critiques of culture and institutions, and their journey from anger to sadness, and ultimately compassion, the prophets exemplify what Rohr calls “sacred criticism”—a distinct approach to confronting evil and injustice that acknowledges the wholeness of history, the interconnectedness of every living being, and the reality of a divine and universal love. In this, they set the stage for Jesus, who follows this identical pattern.
Drawing on a century of biblical scholarship and written in the warm, pastoral voice that has endeared Rohr to millions, The Tears of Things breathes new life into ancient wisdom. It paves a path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a compassionate way of living in a hurting world.
Upcoming: Jesus for Everyone: Not Just Christians by Amy-Jill Levine. In May and June we will jump into this next book written by the Jewish New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine.
In this book she makes the argument as to why Jesus’s historic and cultural influence makes him fascinating, provocative, and relevant for everyone, not only Christians.
Two thousand years after his birth and death, Jesus of Nazareth continues to be of vital interest. Yet much of the scholarship around Jesus focuses on his religious significance. Jesus for Everyone examines his most famous teachings from a fresh perspective, exploring their roots in his Jewish context and how they have continued to shape ethics and civilization in the West for two millennia.
Even for those who reject faith, Jesus’s life and his philosophy are important to study, writes renowned biblical scholar and author Amy-Jill Levine, because of the insights they hold for us today. In this work of brilliant New Testament analysis, she pores through scripture, analyzing what historical scholarship has revealed about Jesus’s views on a number of subjects—including women—revealing surprising messages.
Placing Jesus of Nazareth within his historical context, Levine brings him vividly into focus and invites everyone from faithful Christians and curious Jews to agnostics and the most committed nonbelievers to a new kind of interreligious dialogue and a deeper appreciation of his lasting impact on the modern world.
Wednesdays during the Program Year (September-May)
12:00 p.m. Wednesdays
Faith in Daily Life groups read a variety of books focusing on theology, scripture, current events, and topics facing the church and world today. It is an opportunity to connect with others in learning, conversation, and faith.
There are often two FIDL groups, one group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Olive Garden (1525 County Road C West, Roseville) at 12:00 p.m., the second meets on the second Wednesday of the month at St. Michael’s in Classroom 1 at 12:00 p.m.
April date:
April 8 St. Michael’s
This month we will continue reading the book,
The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for An Age of Outrage by Richard Rohr.
This month we are reading chapters 7-to the end.
The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for An Age of Outrage by Richard Rohr.
About the book: How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today.
The prophets’ writings reflect the full spectrum of human maturity. In almost every case, their initial rage and their accusatory words evolve into a profound pathos and lamentation about our shared human condition and the world’s suffering. Through astute critiques of culture and institutions, and their journey from anger to sadness, and ultimately compassion, the prophets exemplify what Rohr calls “sacred criticism”—a distinct approach to confronting evil and injustice that acknowledges the wholeness of history, the interconnectedness of every living being, and the reality of a divine and universal love. In this, they set the stage for Jesus, who follows this identical pattern.
Drawing on a century of biblical scholarship and written in the warm, pastoral voice that has endeared Rohr to millions, The Tears of Things breathes new life into ancient wisdom. It paves a path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a compassionate way of living in a hurting world.
Upcoming: Jesus for Everyone: Not Just Christians by Amy-Jill Levine. In May and June we will jump into this next book written by the Jewish New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine.
In this book she makes the argument as to why Jesus’s historic and cultural influence makes him fascinating, provocative, and relevant for everyone, not only Christians.
Two thousand years after his birth and death, Jesus of Nazareth continues to be of vital interest. Yet much of the scholarship around Jesus focuses on his religious significance. Jesus for Everyone examines his most famous teachings from a fresh perspective, exploring their roots in his Jewish context and how they have continued to shape ethics and civilization in the West for two millennia.
Even for those who reject faith, Jesus’s life and his philosophy are important to study, writes renowned biblical scholar and author Amy-Jill Levine, because of the insights they hold for us today. In this work of brilliant New Testament analysis, she pores through scripture, analyzing what historical scholarship has revealed about Jesus’s views on a number of subjects—including women—revealing surprising messages.
Placing Jesus of Nazareth within his historical context, Levine brings him vividly into focus and invites everyone from faithful Christians and curious Jews to agnostics and the most committed nonbelievers to a new kind of interreligious dialogue and a deeper appreciation of his lasting impact on the modern world.
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