Urban Pyx Book Club: Recent Episodes
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Miss gathering around a coffee shop discussing books and stories? Every episode, Sean and Myra share their exciting discoveries and themes from The Giver by Lois Lowry. Join us every other week for a chance to participate in exploring how this book can help us look at Lent in a new light.
For the last meeting of Urban Pyx Book Club, Sean and Myra explore the deeper meaning behind suffering and love in The Giver. Hear their thoughts on the ending as they welcome this week's guest, Ervin.
Welcome to our next meeting Happy St. Patrick's day Myra and Sean's favorite Lenten Traditions St. Joseph's Feast day The Giver: Chapters 8 - 15 20 Second Synopsis Building the Universe of the Giver through memories The Memory of Sledding Appreciating the little things Passage Reading Chapter 11 Sacramentals and transmitting memories Harry Potter's Pensive The importance of physical contact The Ineffable Treasure of Heaven How do you communicate concepts like mitochondria? Sameness and the value of self-expression Throw Away Culture Manipulating genetics The Christ figure in the Giver Introducing this week's guest host Lisa of “Money Moving Mama” Her perspective on Money and Faith "I Will Teach You How to be Rich" by Ramit Sethi Lisa's first time meeting "The Giver" What Role would you receive in the community? Lisa the Activities director Myra the Boss Lady Sean the Gardner What if "The Giver" was written today? Having your vocation chosen for you in "The Giver" Next Reading Assignment: Chapter 16 - 23 If you were the Giver, what would be the first memory you would give?
Join Myra and Sean as we dip our feet into the first few chapters of "The Giver" by Lois Lowry!
Introducing the new Urban Pyx Book Club! Tune in during this season of lent to hear our hosts, Sean and Myra, discuss the inner workings of literature and its relation to our faith. This season, we'll be honing in on a variety of Catholic themes within a must-read classic: The Giver by Lois Lowry. Grab your books, find a comfy spot, and dig into the word of men to discover the truth of God.