| Theology of Light, Theology of Darkness |
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CCC 309-314
God and Evil Questions |
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CCC 337-349
Visible World Questions |
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Thomas Merton, Ascent to Truth, "Vision and
Illusion" |
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The Autobiography St.
Thérèse of Lisieux, ch. 32: "Obscuration of
Thérèse's Faith"
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St. John of the Cross, The Dark Night of the Soul
(selections) |
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T. S. Eliot, East Coker (selections) |
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*Scripture: Gen 1:31 and Ecc 1:2 |
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Outline: Creation as Incarnational: Creation as a Sacrament |
| Fundamental
Questions: Will whatever gives my life meaning and purpose be
able to survive serious setbacks and suffering? (This question is
just as much for those who call themselves “Christians” as it is for
anyone else.) What about evil? What about suffering?
What about death? Do these things make life meaningless? |