Little Rock Scripture Study

We will be doing an 11 week study of The Way of Peace and Justice beginning
September 18. We meet on Sunday mornings from 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in the
Family Center. Baby sitting is available and breakfast is served.

This group offers scripture study for adult men and women. No prior scripture study
experience is required. Cost per semester is $10.00 to cover the cost of the
booklet and the study guide, both of which will be provided at the first
session.

Materials:

• The Word of God--The Word of Peace, by Patricia McCarthy, C.N.D.,
  published by The Liturgical Press (2001, Collegeville, MN)
• The Way of Justice and Peace Study Guide, published by Little Rock Scripture
  Study and The Liturgical Press (2001).

This is a study about peace -- the peace of Christ, in Christ, and with
Christ; peace founded on justice, rooted in freedom, lived in charity, and
spoken at the cost of our lives.

The study is broken down into four sections.

1. In the first, we are invited to reflect on God's request. The idea of peace is God's, and God invites others to spread the word.
2. Section Two follows with the response of the peacemaker, the decision to be with God in the work of peace.
3. Section Three brings us to the decisions for peace. When  does justice, the foundation of peace, demand that we say yes and when no?
4. The final section deals with the reward of those who are faithful to God's
   plan.

Even the results of peace need scriptural understanding. A life of peace and justice may not match our expectations. Individually and communally we need to immerse ourselves in the desires of God, discern the
ways of God for our time and our place, and celebrate with others the cry of God for peace and justice for all people. (Adapted from Preface to The Word of God--The Word of Peace.)

Contact Charlotte McGuire 214.357.2739

2005 Fall Schedule