by Fr. John | Feb 11, 2020 | Book Club - THE RELUCTANT DISCIPLE by David Wells
We often define our lives by comparing ourselves to others. This starts at a very young age and develops into bigger things over time. We need to be valued and appreciated, given recognition and be better than others. Yet this way of life can leave us quite empty... 
by Fr. John | Feb 11, 2020 | Book Club - THE RELUCTANT DISCIPLE by David Wells
This chapter made me think about the Muppets!! Remember the two old men who were in the balcony who always complained and criticized the performances? I really liked them a lot!! It is so much easier for us to be cynical, negative and caught up in our own lives and... 
by Fr. John | Feb 11, 2020 | Book Club - THE RELUCTANT DISCIPLE by David Wells
BE ALERT—STAY AWAKE!! This is what we hear in Mark’s gospel. Yet all of us fall into the trap of having life simply pass us by. Sometimes we can fall into routine going through life and maybe at times simply trying to survive. Some of us get so busy... 
by Fr. John | Feb 10, 2020 | Book Club - THE RELUCTANT DISCIPLE by David Wells
Books are wonderful tools for us to learn, imagine, grow and change. The St. George Book Club is a way for all of us to grow in our faith, share some stories and become closer to Christ and to one another. David Wells is a brilliant, witty and practical man who... 
by Fr. John | Feb 10, 2020 | Book Club - THE RELUCTANT DISCIPLE by David Wells
This first chapter of the book sets the tone for all of us. He starts with the call of the disciples who immediately drop what they are doing and follow Him. It sounds pretty simple but we all know that we are only getting part of the picture. The disciples...
