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WHAT IS CATHOLICISM WOW! ?
Given that many are unaware or distracted by misinformation or lack of information about Catholicism, we need to be explorers and companions. Come join other explorers as we seek to discover how our faith continues to survive and thrive 2,000+ years and counting, despite of human frailty and mistakes. But then, Jesus promised that the gates of Hell would not prevail over his church.
What kind of things do we discuss? In the past, we have watched and discussed Bishop Robert Barron’s video series on Catholicism, the Saints, and the Mass. We’ve also read and discussed the lives of the saints, our Pope’s writings, and have explored topics in the news, as well as protecting the environment, racial justice, participants’ experiences in and of Catholicism, and myriad other topics.
You are warmly invited to join our remote Catholicism WOW meetings via Zoom.
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Yvette and Ned
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Yvette (925) 640-0024 yvetteniccolls@gmail.com
Ned (925) 209-1271 niccolls@comcast.net
7 pm May 7, 2025
“The Ten Commandments”.
Let’s take a closer look at the first three Commandments:
1. I, the Lord, am your God, you shall not have other gods besides me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.
We’ll be basing our discussion on selections from the first 3 chapters of Sr. Joan Chittister’s book, “The Ten Commandments: Laws of the Heart.” which offers us a new way of thinking about the 10 Commandments.
Homework (if you have time and inclination)
1. Please read the prayer written by John Nguyen (see below)
2. Please read the Gospel reading for Sunday May 11 John 10: 27 – 30 (see below)
3. Please watch the YouTube video from Catholic Central 7 min 12 sec
4. Please read these sections of Sr. Joan’s book
Chapter 1 – The Law of Reflection p. 20 – 23
Chapter 2 -- The Law of Respect pp . 26 – 29
Chapter 3 -- The Law of Remembrance pp. 34 – 35, pp. 46 - 48
Discussion Questions
1. John Nguyen, a Newman Hall parishioner, received his Sacraments at Newman Hall this year. He chose St. Joseph as his patron saint. He wrote a prayer to St. Joseph. Who is your patron saint? For what would you ask your patron saint to pray?
2. The Gospel reading paints a vivid picture of Jesus’ flock. Can you think of other vivid images Jesus used to describe his followers?
3. At the end of each chapter Sr. Joan has a section called “And for you . . . “ It is a compendium of succinct insights that pertain to the Commandment. Pick one or two and tell us how this resonates with you.
4. The Catholic Central video seems to be geared for a teenager. What are your thoughts? Tell us what you think Sr. Joan would think of this video.
Prayer to Saint Joseph
Written by John Nguyen for his receiving the Sacraments on April 19, 2025
Good Saint Joseph,
Whose protection is so great, so prompt, so strong., before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. May the Lord build me up in patience, gentleness, and humility, a reflection of how St. Joseph lived. Keep me from developing a victim’s mentality, and turn my pain into a source of growth. In your wisdom, lead me to close all doors to bitterness, so that under God’s watch, I may know God’s joy. Let me learn the true intention behind my requestion to that I may discover within myself the lowly one that God commends. Amen
Here's the Gospel reading for Mass on May 11
Gospel
John 10:27-30
Jesus said:
“My sheep hear my voice;
I know them, and they follow me.
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.
No one can take them out of my hand.
My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all,
and no one can take them out of the Father’s hand.
The Father and I are one.”
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Preview YouTube video The Ten Commandments | Catholic Central