The Promise
Father Jonathan Morris
Publishers Weekly
Morris, a Roman Catholic priest and Fox News analyst, draws from his religious tradition as well as his experiences in the world of media to present understandable and genuine advice for those who suffer-in other words, everyone. The "promise" of the title is God's promise to bring something better out of suffering. For some, this may oversimplify the matter, but for others it will provide a glimmer of hope. One of the most useful chapters addresses the various images of God that people hold-all of which are incomplete, and some of which can be seen as spiritually harmful. The author describes these images accurately, ties them in with how people who maintain those images view suffering and uses real-life examples he has encountered in his ministry. The theodicy question (why does a loving God allow suffering?) will always present a quandary to believers of all stripes. Morris is successful in making the claim that it is possible to sustain one's faith in the midst of what is sometimes a cruel world. (Apr.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Within each Small Faith Community, (8 to 10 individuals), new friendships are made and old friendships are strengthened; trust and faith mature; truths contained in the Word of God are better understood through the sharing of individual experiences, insights and wisdom; and hope is nourished as we spend time praying with and for each other.
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“Host Homes” provided by parishioners.
Sunday afternoon from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Starts: February 22nd
Host: Mary Buckley – 1400 block of Myers St, Burbank
Facilitator: Mary Buckley (818) 842-3682
marybuckley1@yahoo.com |
Tuesday evening from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Starts: February 24th
Host: Dave & Jan Porter – 400 block of N Cordova St, Burbank
Facilitator: Dave Porter (818) 842-7893
porterdavidw@gmail.com
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Wednesday evening from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Starts: February 18th
Host Home: Joe & Jo Algiers – 200 block of N Frederic St, Burbank
Facilitator: Mary Treuel (818) 848-5086
treuel17@sbcglobal.net
Openings: 4 people |
Wednesday afternoon from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Starts: February 18th
Host Home: Mary Buckley – 1400 block of Myers St, Burbank
Facilitator: Mary Buckley (818) 842-3682
marybuckley1@yahoo.com
Openings: 4 people (new group) |
Thursday morning from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Starts: February 19th
Host Home: St Finbar School Grounds – Faith Formation Building
Facilitator: Sally Meyers (818) 846-8715
faithform@stfinbarburbank.org
Openings: 4 people |
Friday evening from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Starts: February 20th
Host Home: Lylian Ayon – 1100 block of Chevez St, Burbank
Facilitator: Geraldine Alvarenga (818) 748-8617
gramosalvarenga@yaoo.com
Openings: 4 people |
Note: If you would like to organize or host a Small Faith Community in your home with a group of your friends and/or neighbors, or you are open to other parishioners attending, contact Dave Porter and let him know when you are meeting and he will give you further details!
Dave Porter: (818) 842-7893 or porterdavidw@gmail.com |
Small Faith Communities within the
Catholic Community of St Finbar
Approval and Direction
by
Fr Albert Bahhuth, Pastor |
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