Hi Friends,
Here is the final session of our discussion of Karl Rahner’s Encounters with Silence with Chris Green. I regret I was unable to join the group the past two weeks, but I hope to return with our next study.
On that note, we will not meet this Monday night. We will begin a new study the following Monday, January 13th. We will be reading and discussing Robert Farrar Capon’s The Mystery of Christ: And Why We Don’t Get it.
If you’ve not read Capon before, you’re in for ride. He writes for a lay audience, and he aims to make reading him as fun as the gospel. The Mystery of Christ is gospel proclamation in the form of pastoral counseling sessions. Get a copy and join us 1/13 at 7:00 PM EST.
Show Notes
Summary
This conversation delves into the themes of vocation, calling, and the nature of ministry within the context of Advent. The speakers explore the emotional and spiritual dimensions of waiting for God, the importance of attentiveness in ministry, and the tension between the present and future aspects of faith. They reflect on the significance of self-perception in understanding one's calling and the communal aspects of living out one's vocation. The discussion culminates in a reflection on the fulfillment of Advent and the ongoing presence of God in the lives of believers.
Takeaways
Vocation is a calling that everyone has, even if they don't recognize it.
Self-perception can hinder our understanding of our calling.
Attentiveness to others is a vital aspect of ministry.
The sacrament of attentiveness helps people feel alive.
Jesus embodies the true sacrament in our lives.
Our calling is to give, not just to consume.
Advent invites us to live in the tension of waiting and presence.
Fulfillment in faith is about recognizing God's ongoing presence.
We must clear distractions to see God's work in our lives.
Living surprised by joy is a key aspect of faith.
Sound Bites
"The opposite of consuming is giving."
"Jesus is the only true sacrament."
"We are living surprised by joy."
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