THE CITY OF GOD

Saint Augustine by Philippe de Champaigne (1602-74)

"I will put my law within them, and I will write it upon their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people." (Jeremiah 31:33b)

Read:
1 Peter 2:4-10
Psalm 67
John 15:1-9

Study:
1) Handouts:
Mystical Body of Christ; The Covenants of God with Us; Separated Brethren

2) CCC 53-67, 238, 388, 605, 605,605,758-848, 872, 1080, 1267, 1396, 1469, 1508, 1548, 1611-1617, 2045, 2058-2061, 2810 (YOUCAT 121 - 145)

3) 3MC:
52 – What is the Church?
53 – What are the four characteristics of the Church?
54 – Why does the Church even exist?
55 – What is the structure of the Church?
57 – What and how many?
58 – Criticism of the Church

Meditate:
There are many different symbols for the Church: What does it mean to call the Church the Bride and Jesus the Bridegroom? How is it that the Church is called the Body of Christ? If the Church is the Living Temple of the Holy Spirit, how then should I conduct myself? How can I work toward the unity of all Christians or for that matter the unity of all people in Christ? In what ways can those who are not part of the Church be blessed by those who are in the Church?

Pray:
We pray to You, O almighty and eternal God! Who through Jesus Christ has revealed Your glory to all nations, to preserve the works of Your mercy, that Your Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of your name. Amen.

Imitate:
St. Mary Magdalene

Apply:
When was the last time I invited someone to consider joining the Catholic Church?

Extra:
Pillar of Fire, Pillar of Truth
Authentic Ecumenism
Salvation Outside the Church
The Church
Union of Christendom

Come Creator Spirit,
visit the souls of thy people,
fill with grace from on high the hearts which thou hast created.