Weekly Book Discussion Group
The weekly book discussion group has been meeting for more than 18 years, and generally reads 4 or 5 books a year. We meet weekly on Wednesdays at 7:15 pm to discuss and debate current, timely books on contemporary Catholic topics. Dr. Tony Tambasco, a theologian and biblical scholar at Georgetown University, leads the discussions.
Here is the current discussion schedule:
| Book | Chapters for Discussion | Dates | Meeting Location |
| Seek Justice That You May Live | 10,11 & 12 | 26-Apr | McKenna C |
| Jesus and Buddha: Friends in Conversation by Paul Knitter & Roger Haight | 1,2 & 3 | 3-May | LS (Lower School) Big Room |
| Jesus and Buddha: Friends in Conversation | 4,5 & 6 | 10-May | LS Big Room |
| Jesus and Buddha: Friends in Conversation | 7, 8 & 9 | 17-May | Library |
| Jesus and Buddha: Friends in Conversation | 10,11 & 12 | 24-May | McKenna C |
| SILENCE by by Shusaku Endo | All Chapters | 31-May | McKenna C |
| DINNER — NO BOOK DISCUSSION | DINNER — NO BOOK DISCUSSION | 7-Jun | KEY BRIDGE MARRIOTT FOR DINNER |
Our current book is by Jesuit biblical scholar Fr. John Donohue: Seek Justice That You May Live: Reflections and Resources on the Bible and Social Justice.
This book is a study of the major themes of both the Old and New Testament that bear on issues of social justice, e.g., creation; exodus; liberation; prophets; psalms and wisdom literature; Jesus and the Kingdom of God; Matthew and the heritage of Israel; Luke: Jesus as a Prophet who proclaims good news to the Poor; Paul justification and community solidarity. Concluding reflections are included.
If you have questions, please contact:
703-819-0479