St. Catherine: The Dialogue 2009-2010

We will begin reading Catherine of Siena: The Dialogue in September. The recommended edition is translated and introduced by Suzanne Noffke, OP. It is available at PaulistPress.com and Amazon.com as well as most Catholic book stores (they can also order it for you).

Our schedule is as follows:

SEPT. Introduction to the Life and Mission of St. Catherine, including overview of the Prologue (pp. 1-27; sections 1-2)

OCT. “Way of Perfection” and “Dialogue” (pp.28-63; sections 3-25)

NOV. “The Bridge” (pp. 64-109; sections 26-54)

DEC. “The Bridge” (pp. 109-160; sections 55-87)

JAN. “Tears” (pp. 161-183; sections 88-97)

FEB. “Truth” (pp. 184-204; sections 98-109)

MAR. “Mystical Body of Holy Church” (pp. 205-240; sections 110-124)

APR. “Mystical Body of Holy Church” (pp. 240-276; sections 125-134)

MAY “Providence” (pp. 277-326;sections 135-153)

JUNE “Obedience” and “Conclusion” (pp. 327-366; sections 154-167 )

Revelation Reading Schedule 2009-2010

THE BOOK OF REVELATION READING READING SCHEDULE

Leader’s resource: Navarre Bible Commentary on Revelation

Recommended Supplementary Reading:

Scott Han, The Lamb’s Supper

H.M. . Feret, OP, The Apocalypse Explained

SEPT. Talk on Introduction to Prophecy

OCT. Chs. 1-3

NOV. Chs. 4-5

DEC. Chs. 6-7

JAN. Chs. 8-11:14

FEB. Chs. 11:15--13

MAR. Chs. 14-15

APR. Chs. 16-18

MAY Chs.19-20

JUNE Chs. 21-22

"The enemy often tries to make us attempt and start many projects so that we will be overwhelmed with too many tasks, and therefore, achieve nothing and leave everything unfinished. Sometimes he even suggests the wish to undertake some excellent work that he foresees we will never accomplish. This is to distract us from the prosecution of some less excellent work that we would have easily completed. He does not care how many...beginnings we make, provided nothing is finished...But with Christians, it is not so much the beginning as the end that counts." St Francis de Sales, "Finding God's Will For You"

When I'm up in heaven, how many graces I will beg for you! Oh! I'll torment God so much that, if He wanted to refuse me at first, my importunity will force Him to grant my desires. This story is in the Gospel.

St. Therese of Lisieux
Last Conversations p 48

I would be happy to bear the greatest sufferings - even without God's knowing it, if this were possible-...if only I knew that in this way a smile would rise to His lips.

St. Therese of Lisieux
Last Conversations p 239

...I can't rest as long as there are souls to be saved. But when the angel will have said; "Time is no more!" then I will take my rest...

St. Therese of Lisieux
Last Conversations p 102

True charity consists in putting up with all one's neighbor's faults, never being surprised by his weakness, and being inspired by the least of his virtues.

~ St Therese of Lisieux

O Jesus, why can't I tell all little souls how unspeakable is Your condescension? ...Your secrets of Love, O Jesus...can You not reveal them to others? ...I beg You to do it. I beg You to cast Your Divine Glance upon a great number of little souls. I beg You to choose a legion of little Victims worthy of Your LOVE!

St. Therese of Lisieux
Story of a Soul p 200