Book discussion
Exploring life and faith through story
Explore faith through great books and meaningful conversation. Each month we gather to read together, reflect on themes of justice, compassion, and discipleship, and grow in wisdom and fellowship.
The Book Club is open to all—whether you’re a seasoned reader or simply curious about faith through story. Come with an open mind, a willingness to share, and discover how literature can challenge and deepen our walk with Christ.
Join Sara for a thoughtful discussion around the questions of justice, mercy, and the dignity of every human life….in every execution.
First Zoom discussion (Chapters 1 & 2) TBD
Second Zoom discussion (Chapters 3 & 4) TBD In this powerful memoir, Texas death-row attorney David Dow takes readers behind prison walls and into the chambers where executions unfold. He shares the human stories of those condemned to die—some guilty, some innocent—and the personal toll this work has taken on his own life.
Dow, once a supporter of the death penalty, now serves as a law professor at the University of Houston and is recognized internationally for his advocacy against capital punishment.
- Chapter One: An Overview of Capital Punishment (the crime and trial phase of a death penalty case)
- Chapter Two: The Death Penalty as a “Just” Punishment (the state habeas corpus appeal process)
- Chapter Three: The State’s Power of Life and Death (the federal habeas appeal process)
- Chapter Four: The Personal and Societal Costs of the Death Penalty (the death chamber, execution, and aftermath)
Meeting ID: 932 2884 1758 & Passcode: OLL
FOSTER by claire keegan
Join Mary for a three-week discussion of Claire Keegan’s award-winning book and its film adaptation.
📅 Starts Tuesday, September 24 at 4:00 PM (continues for three consecutive Wednesdays)
📍 East Wing Living Room, Our Lady of Lourdes
All are welcome — come read, reflect, and share meaningful conversation together.
about this book
Set in rural Ireland, Claire Keegan’s award-winning story follows a young girl sent to live with relatives, where she discovers unexpected warmth and care — but also unspoken truths. Tender, moving, and beautifully written, Foster is a contemporary classic that invites deep reflection.
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