Fr. John's Bookclub

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Join Fr. John Kohler's virtual book club this Summer, and read: A Father Who Keeps His Promises by Scott Hahn.

Let's read, discuss and deepen our faith, one book at a time. There is no exam, no papers and no lectures. Let's aim to read two chapters a week, and have a lively interaction as a group every two weeks.

Find information about the book, and chapter reading schedule below. Online discussion meetings and other details will be provided closer to the time via email.

How to join the bookclub?

Register here
Get a copy (paperback or e-copy) of "A Father Who Keeps His Promises" by Scott Hahn (Paperback | Kindle)
Follow the reading schedule below and join online discussions.

**About the book**

A Father Who Keeps His Promises

The eloquent teachings of Scott Hahn have moved thousands of Catholic Christians to a more vital expression of their faith. In A Father Who Keeps His Promises, the popular Catholic apologist explores the covenant love God reveals to us in the Scriptures, and explains how God patiently reaches out to us--despite our faults and shortcoming--to restore us into relationship with his divine Family. Join Hahn as he follows the high adventure of God's plan for the ages, beginning with Adam and Eve and continuing down through the generations to the coming of Christ and the birth of the Church. You'll discover how the patient love of the Father revealed in the Bible is the same persistent love he has for you.

By focusing on our status as part of the family of God, he shows how the broken human family is made whole in Christ. This book helps readers understand the deep personal love God bears for his people and the plan that he has to bring them into an intimate family relationship.

Reading Schedule

July 14 | Online Discussion 1:15 pm & 7 pm

Chapter 1 "Kinship by Covenant; The Master Plan for God's Family in Scripture"
Chapter 2 "Creation Covenant and Cosmic Temple: Gods Habitat for Humanity"

July 21 | Online Discussion 1:15 pm & 7 pm

Chapter 3 "Splitting the Adam: From Creation to Desecration"
Chapter 4 "Shape Up or Ship Out: A Broken Covenant Renewed with Noah"

July 28

Chapter 5 "How Do You Spell Belief? The Faith of Father Abraham"
Chapter 6 "The Elder Shall Serve the Younger!" Firstborn Failures and Family Feuds

August 4

Chapter 7 "Let My People Go! Israel's Exodus From Egypt"
Chapter 8 " Israel's Calf-Hearted Response: The Mosaic Covenant at Mount Sinai"

August 11

Chapter 9 "Beloved Backsliders: Israel in the Wilderness"
Chapter 10 "Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve! From Conquest to Kingdom"

August 18 | Online Discussion 1:30 pm

Chapter 11 "Thou Art the Man! From Kingdom to Exile"
Chapter 12 "It is Finished! The Son Fulfills the Father's Promises"

August 25

Chapter 13 "Here Comes the Bride: The Son Rises Over the New Jerusalem"