Good morning, Abbess, Sisters and Brothers,
In looking at the calendar and the book we will be reading for Lent, Tarry Awhile, I realized we need 7 weeks to have our discussion sessions. To make sure that we are able to talk about each section of the book, I ask that you begin reading the first section on February 5th, meaning that our first Discussion Session will be Sunday, February 11th. The schedule we will follow is found below.
February 5th - 10th: Section 1 - Read pp. 16 - 36 Darkness, Black and Christian, Tarrying in the Dark
Discussion Session: Sunday, February 11th at 4 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. MT, 2 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. Brazil
February 12th - 17th: Section 2 - Read pp. 37 - 63 One, Dualism Problems, Embodying Faith
Discussion Session: Sunday, February 18th at 4 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. MT, 2 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. Brazil
February 19th - 24th: Section 3 - Read pp. 64 - 90 Movement, Belonging, Forced to Move, Hostile Environments
Discussion Session: Sunday, February 25
February 26th - March 2nd: Section 4 - Read pp. 91 - 117 Spirit, The Spirit of Justice, Abiding with the Spirit
Discussion Session: Sunday, March 3rd at 4 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. MT, 2 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. Brazil
March 4th - 9th: Section 5 - Read pp. 118 -145 Quiet, Embracing Quiet, Finding God and Ourselves, Contemplating God, Out of Silence
Discussion Session: Sunday, March 10th at 4 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. MT, 2 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. Brazil
March 11th - 16th: Section 6 - Read pp. 146 - 173 Healing, Healthy Community, Shared Pain, Healing Together
Discussion Session: Sunday, March 17th at 4 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. MT, 2 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. Brazil
March 17th - 23rd: Section 7 - Read pp. 174 - 201 at 4 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. MT, 2 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. Brazil
The schedule above allows us to have our last discussion session on Palm Sunday.
I will send a reminder to you in two weeks.
I am looking forward to reading and discussing this book with you.
Blessings!
Sr. Genevieve Lynn