Join our Casual Seasonal Book Club!
Dive into great reads with a community that loves literature as much as you do. We keep the conversation alive and engaging through our FACEBOOK group, where members can share their thoughts, insights, and questions while reading. This ongoing online discussion allows everyone to participate at their own pace, fostering a rich and interactive reading experience.
At the end of each book, we gather in person at the Parish Center for a lively group conversation. This final meeting is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow book lovers, delve deeper into the themes and characters, and enjoy the shared enthusiasm of finishing a great book together.
Whether you’re a voracious reader or someone who enjoys a good book now and then, our book club offers a welcoming and relaxed environment. Join us for a season of enriching reads and meaningful discussions!
Our New Book: Mercy in the City, How to Feed the Hungry, Give Drink to the Thirsty, Visit the Imprisoned and Keep Your Day Job
Our next read is Mercy in the City, How to Feed the Hungry, Give Drink to the Thirsty, Visit the Imprisoned and Keep Your Day Job by Kerry Weber. This is a humorous and authentic story about a young Catholic woman trying to practice the Corporal Works of Mercy in the big city of New York. For those who believe their schedules are already overloaded and overwhelming, for those who think they’re not “religious enough” to embrace the Works of Mercy, and for those who feel isolated in their journey to live an authentic life, Mercy in the City shows that by living for others, we discover how to connect as people of faith.
The Corporal Works of Mercy are acts of kindness that involve caring for the physical needs of others. They are rooted in the teachings of Jesus and are meant to help individuals live out the principles of compassion and love. There are seven Corporal Works of Mercy:
Feed the hungry – Providing food to those who are in need.
Give drink to the thirsty – Offering water or other beverages to those who are thirsty.
Clothe the naked – Providing clothing to those who do not have enough.
Visit the sick – Caring for those who are ill or in the hospital.
Visit the imprisoned – Offering support and comfort to those who are incarcerated.
Shelter the homeless – Offering a place to stay for those who are without a home.
Bury the dead – Showing respect and dignity in burying the deceased, and supporting grieving families.
These actions are an important part of Christian teaching and call for compassion and service to others in a very tangible way.
Purchase, borrow or get the audiobook and join us on our Laidback Book Club Facebook page or discuss the book in person on May 1st at 7pm in the Parish Center library. We begin our reading journey on March 24th.
Contact Christy for more information about how to join the group.
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