The Domestic Church: Room by Room, A Mother's Study Guide

Pope John Paul II wrote that the "little domestic church, like the greater Church, needs to be constantly and intensely evangelized: hence its duty regarding permanent education in the faith." That's a tall order for busy Catholic mothers. You might even say it's as big as a house: You wouldn't want to clean the whole thing in one fell swoop but, if you take it one room at a time, you'll get the job done. In a systematic course for mothers that's equally useful for groups and individuals, this talented author shows how to remodel your home based on the spiritual design of Holy Mother Church.

The focus is on the importance of the home as a center of living faith, a domestic church, as well as the vocation of motherhood. The book includes a Leader's Guide with helpful suggestions for women on how to begin a study group in their parish or neighborhood, a format for weekly sessions, how to create a comfortable, inspiring atmosphere, and tips for leading each lesson...