Quest for God and Revelation/Response of Faith

The Quest for God and Revelation

Focus Questions:

·                     How does God reveal Himself to you?

·                     Which aspect of the deposit of faith (Scripture, Tradition, and Magisterium) do you feel is least appreciated?  Why is it important to have all three?

·                     What has the Bible meant in your life up until now?

·                     How well do I know the Scriptures?  Have I made reading the Bible an important part of my daily life?

·                     Has the Church taught things that I find hard to accept?  What can I do to reach a better understanding of those teachings?

The Response of Faith

Focus Questions:

·                     “Ten thousand difficulties doe not make one doubt.”  Have you experienced what John Newman describes as certain faith?  How do you deal with doubts?

·                     What can be done to keep faith active and growing?

·                     What images of faith are helpful to you?  Why?