Epiphany Program: "The Book of Joy"
Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
Wednesdays evenings in February6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Good Shepherd Zoom Meeting Room
Join the Rev. Debbie Rutter
as we explore the stories and wisdom
of these delightful individuals whose very presence warms one’s spirit!
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Before beginning to read the text – take time to familiarize yourself with the book. If your copy has a book cover, read the information on the front and back inside flaps.
Look at the Table of Contents. The organization of the material has given us a way to plan our time together. We will cover the three major divisions in our first three meetings and then take time to wrap up our sessions by revisiting any topics which anyone wishes to address again or dig deeper into areas we may have neglected to cover.
On Page 355 you will find a Reader’s Guide. Please feel free to make use of it. Some of our discussions may stem from these prompts. It is not necessary for your participation but it will help guide your reading and comprehension of the material.
Week One - Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Reading Assignment (Day 1)
Pages 1-78: The Invitation to Joy, The Introduction, The Nature of True Joy
Pages 309-312: Joy Practices
Week Two - Wednesday, February 8, 2022
Reading Assignment (Days 2 and 3)
Pages 81-188: Obstacles to Joy
Pages 312-328: Joy Practices: Overcoming Obstacles to Joy
Week Three - Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Reading Assignment (Days 4 and 5)
Pages 191-305: Cultivating the Eight Pillars of Joy
Week Four - Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Reading Assignment
Pages 329-348: Joy Practices: Cultivating the Eight Pillars of Joy
