Miss gathering around a coffee shop discussing books and stories? Every episode, Sean and Myra share their exciting discoveries and themes from The Giver by Lois Lowry. Join us every other week for a chance to participate in exploring how this book can help us look at Lent in a new light.
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UrbanPyx
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arts · religion & spirituality · society & culture
For the last meeting of Urban Pyx Book Club, Sean and Myra explore the deeper meaning behind suffering and love in The Giver. Hear their thoughts on the ending as they welcome this week's guest, Ervin.
18 Mar 2021
Episode 2 - The Giver: Memories and Sacraments
Welcome to our next meeting
Happy St. Patrick's day
Myra and Sean's favorite Lenten Traditions
St. Joseph's Feast day
The Giver: Chapters 8 - 15
20 Second Synopsis
Building the Universe of the Giver through memories
The Memory of Sledding
Appreciating the little things
Passage Reading
Chapter 11
Sacramentals and transmitting memories
Harry Potter's Pensive
The importance of physical contact
The Ineffable Treasure of Heaven
How do you communicate concepts like mitochondria?
Sameness and the value of self-expression
Throw Away Culture
Manipulating genetics
The Christ figure in the Giver
Introducing this week's guest host
Lisa of “Money Moving Mama”
Her perspective on Money and Faith
"I Will Teach You How to be Rich" by Ramit Sethi
Lisa's first time meeting "The Giver"
What Role would you receive in the community?
Lisa the Activities director
Myra the Boss Lady
Sean the Gardner
What if "The Giver" was written today?
Having your vocation chosen for you in "The Giver"
Next Reading Assignment:
Chapter 16 - 23
If you were the Giver, what would be the first memory you would give?
4 Mar 2021
Episode 1 - The Giver: Utopia or Dystopia?
Join Myra and Sean as we dip our feet into the first few chapters of "The Giver" by Lois Lowry!
18 Feb 2021
Episode 0 - Welcome to Book Club
Introducing the new Urban Pyx Book Club! Tune in during this season of lent to hear our hosts, Sean and Myra, discuss the inner workings of literature and its relation to our faith. This season, we'll be honing in on a variety of Catholic themes within a must-read classic: The Giver by Lois Lowry. Grab your books, find a comfy spot, and dig into the word of men to discover the truth of God.
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