The Early Morning Discussion Group continues its study of Rosarium Virginis Mariae, a letter of Pope John Paul II in which he explains how the Rosary, though clearly Marian in character, is at heart of Christocentric prayer. With the inclusion of the Mysteries of Light, "it has all the depth of the Gospel Message in its entirety." In the weeks to come, the group plans to explore the Pope's complete letter.

After this brief detour, the group will return to the original topic for this term: Valiant Women in the Bible: From Miriam, Sister of Moses and Aaron, to Mary, Mother of God. Other women will be considered for discussion.

The guiding text used is is Proverbs 31:10-31, the Lesson read at Mass celebrating a Holy Woman Not a Virgin or Martyr (Anglican Missal, p. F44). In the opening sentence of this text—"Who can find a virtuous woman?"—the term "virtuous," chosen by the translators of the venerable King James Bible, means stalwart or stouthearted. The moral overtones of the word in contemporary usage have accumulated over the years since the time of James I.

Come, join the group. Submit your favorite Biblical heroine for discussion. The group meets each Sunday in the Undercroft from 9:00 - 9:45 am.

If you have questions, please contact Jim Low, the group's convener.

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