Catholic Women's Book Group
Meeting Time and Location
The book group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 2-3:30pm in the Parish Ministry Center. For more information, contact Sue Andzik (719-359-2471 or sandzik@gmail.com). |
2023 Book List
- January Life is Messy by Matthew Kelly
- February A Song for Nagasaki: The Story of Takashi Nagai: Scientist, Convert, and Survivor of the Atomic Bomb by Paul Glenn
- March Just Rest: Receiving God’s Renewing Presence in the Deserts of Your Life by Sonja Corbitt
- April From Worry to Wonder: A Catholic Guide to Finding Peace Through Scripture by Melissa Overmyer
- May Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius by Lisa Cotter
- June My Grandfather’s Son: A Memoir by Clarence Thomas
- July A Declaration of Dependence: Trusting God Amidst Totalitarianism, Paganism, and War by Fulton Sheen
- August In the School of the Holy Spirit by Jacques Philippe
- September How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization by Thomas Woods
- October Conceived by Science: Thinking Carefully and Compassionately about Infertility and IVF by Stephanie Gray Connors
- November Friendship with the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelized by Mike Aquilina
- December The True Meaning of Christmas: The Birth of Jesus and the Origins of the Season by Michael Barber
2023 Book Reviews
Ratings 1–5 †
Ratings 1–5 †
January 2023
Life is Messy by Matthew Kelly (†††††) Synopsis: The mess of life is both inevitable and unexpected. It is filled with delightful mysteries and frustrating predicaments. In our disposable culture, we throw broken things away. So, what will we do with broken people, broken relationships, broken institutions, broken families, and of course, our very own broken selves? This book is about putting our lives back together, and allowing ourselves to be put back together, when life doesn't turn out as we expected it to. Based on his own heart-wrenching personal journals, Matthew Kelly shares how the worst three years of his life affected him, by exploring this question: Can someone who has been broken be healed and become more beautiful and more lovable than ever before? The answer will fill you with hope. Some Comments from the Group’s Discussion:
Quotes of note: “If you wish to live a good life, fill your life with goodness. Fill your life with love, kindness, gratitude, compassion, and generosity.” “Celebrate goodness every chance you get.” |