Sean Whiteman is a husband, father and devout follower of our Blessed Lord - and in this talk tells the story of his conversion over time - and persevering in the long pursuit to grow in holiness.  As a man who works in both Catholic and music education, Sean has a beautiful gift of seeking after knowledge and sharing it with others - in this instance, knowledge and wisdom that he has gained of the Kingdom. 

Discussion Questions:

1. Consider the following scripture from St. Paul's letter to Timothy (1 Tim:1:18-19)  
"Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well, holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith. "
What stands out to you from this passage?  What is the fruit of this holding on to the faith, so one might fight the battles of the spiritual life well?

2. Consider the following from St. John Paul II's Encyclical "Christifideles Laici" 
"Everyone in the Church, precisely because they are members, receive and thereby share in the common vocation to holiness. In the fullness of this title and on equal par with all other members of the Church, the lay faithful are called to holiness: "All the faithful of Christ of whatever rank or status are called to the fullness of Christian life and to the perfection of charity".
How is God calling you to holiness in this time in your life?

3. Reflect on the following scripture from the Gospel of St. John: Chapter 8, vs 1-11 (The Woman Caught in Adultery).  As you reflect on areas of sin and brokeness in your life, what is Jesus saying to you, and to those places?  How is Jesus showing His mercy to you, and to those areas?   Ask for the grace to invite the Holy Spirit in to experience a deeper encounter with God's merciful love in your life. 

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