Jesus Christ: His Mission and Ministry

Chapter 1: St. Augustine’s “Restless and Constant Search for Truth” (Benedict XVI)

 

Benedict XVI Reflects on St. Augustine’s “Restless and Constant Search for Truth”

Book Resources: Chapter 1: Benedict XVI Reflects on St. Augustine’s “Restless and Constant Search for Truth”

Film Focus Point: Excerpt from Benedict XVI’s General Audience on St Augustine by Rome Reports, summarizing the importance of continuing in faith and finding a Saint to help in the journey..

Text Focus Point: Page 4

Discussion Questions

  1. Describe where you are at in your faith journey. How did the pope’s message encourage you? In what ways did it challenge you?
  2. What “earthly pursuits” and pleasures distract you from your search for God?
  3. Research a Saint that could be a “traveling companion in your journey to truth.” Why did you pick that Saint? What makes him or her a suitable traveling companion for you?

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