Online Study: The Book of Job

When all is said and done in going back and forth, you need to find your mountain top. This is where you sit or stand quietly and immerse yourself in God’s wonder; acknowledging your dependence on God because He has the plan and you are the instrument to help execute that plan. My #7 is acknowledgi

My #7 would be....Admit when you don't know the answer or even how to help. Another #7 would be...You don't know everything about everything but are willing to listen/learn.😊

Highlights from the past few weeks When I first heard of the book by Rabbi Harold Kushner that deals with the issue of suffering, I thought the title was "WHY bad things happen to good people" but I learned that the title is actually "WHEN bad things happen to good people." So I do not ask God why.

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Well done, my good and faithful servant. Reading assignment: Job 29, 32, 33, 38! We are at the halfway point of our study on the Book of Job. For the last three weeks, we talked about so many issues. To try and summarize our study would be an impossible task. Therefore, I am asking each studen

One of the difficulties in my walk with the Lord is knowing when He is speaking to me. I pray (ask) for insight, and health matters, and family and friends, and all those things we customarily do. I pray (ask) for insight to help me through matters. But how do I know when the Lord is trying to gi

The main difficulty in ministry is offering not what Job's three friends do, which is "ashy maxims," but rather really listening and facilitating honest conversations. Some thing I learned from Michael Howard is the importance of beginning with a close reading of Scripture and then facilitating a di

Hello! My name is Rita Johnson. Although I was unable to attend and participate during the first meeting, I look forward to doing so for the upcoming sessions. I am a member of St. Teresa of Avila and go by the name "Mom" and "Grandma." Spending quality time with family and friends is one of life's

Describe some of the challenges you encounter in ministry. Who helped you overcome those hurdles?

My best day is when I visit(s) my fellow shut-in parishioners at their homes. Bring them the Eucharist, and consoling them during their times of grief or disappointments.

Hi my name is Tawana Wiley. My best days are when I distribute food to my neighbors, spend time with my family, enjoy the color chages of the leaves in spring and fall

I am grateful for everyday. My best day is one spent with the special people in my life. Great food would definitely be in the mix, especially crabs. Some time at the spa always makes for a great day for me. Oh, and a nap during the afternoon is always a treat. 😊

My best day is one spent engaging with people, especially spending time (a precious commodity) with family and friends; one spent reading for as long as I want.

What constitutes your best day?

Reading assignment: Job 41-42, Our class on Tuesday night was "very interesting." So much so, all of you, in the words of Stevie Wonder, "creeped into my mind." Maybe I should repeat Jackie's words, "get out of my head." I am talking about the comment when I said that there are times when we may

When I am in a situation that is difficult to deal with or I don't understand. I ask, Lord, what is the lesson you need me to learn." Sometimes I am stuck in this conundrum for days, weeks, months or even years. Then my question becomes. "Lord is my understanding so little that I have not learnt t

Reading assignment: Job 38-40, Last night, Barbara pointed us in the right direction as we opened our study reflecting on Job's opening comments (Jb. 29:1). Barbara's comments on Job reflecting on the months past (see Barbara's post on the discussion board) reminded me of the iconic singer Otis Re

As Michael has said, when he studies a particular book of the Bible, he begins to see it in his own life. Studying the Book of Job, especially with this wonderful group of people, has really shown me the truth of this. There are so many things that Job says that I can relate to. For example, in Ch

Homework Reading assignment due by October 5 - Job 17, 18, 19. Wow, what a rousing night we had in our second week of studying the Book of Job. We took a deep dive into the book of Job tonight. We zeroed in on the first conversation between Eliphaz and Job. Eliphaz wants Job to be patient while Job

The challenges I find in my ministry is that it seems to be someone else’s ministry for me. I have heard: you will be great in this spot, you have a gift, the Holy Spirit led me to you when I was discerning about this. That is how I became a Catechist, ended up doing a two year program at the Pastor

Good morning class, the first night of our study on the Book of Job was awesome, I was very pleased with the turnout and the level of participation. Over 3/4 of those who registered for this class attended. I pray that we can maintain this level of spiritual gathering moving forward. Last night, w

My best day is when I read a verse in my devotion for the day that reminds me how much I am valued. This sets the tone for my day and how I interact with others.

Hi, I'm Debra from NY. My best days are those in which I find myself centered even if it didn't start off that way.

Wake up full of energy and gratitude, have a great meditation and receive insightful messages and how best to address health issues. Able to do focused QiGong exercises and walk at least 10,000 steps. Complete the rosary and other prayers for the day Consume 32 oz of water and ONLY healthy foods

Greetings! My name is Kimberly and I am excited to grow and learn with everyone over the next few weeks. I am a mom, fiancé and devoted daughter. I am a native Washingtonian...I love my city. I am the DRE at my home parish and the Director of Evangelization at Assumption. I am also a consultant wit

Hi, my name is Barbara Dellanno. I am a retired Catholic school educator, who continues to seek spiritual growth and enlightenment so that I might live a fuller and holier life. I look forward to journeying with you as we study the Book of Job.