“Business Will Not Be As Usual.”

Lesson #1 to ponder from the Bishop’s Homily (25 August 2024)


The following questions prompt reflection on the core themes and encourage a
deeper understanding of the homily’s spiritual teachings.

  1. What is the key message of the homily, symbolized by the phrase “Business Will
    Not Be As Usual”?
  2. What significance does the ICCEC European Diocese’s 40th anniversary hold for
    the church and individual believers?
  3. How does the homily encourage believers to engage in introspection? What is
    the invitation extended to the congregation?
  4. In Matthew 16:13-19, Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?” Why is Peter’s
    response, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” considered a profound
    revelation?
  5. How does the question “Who is Jesus to you?” serve as a foundational
    reflection for all believers?
  6. What does Jesus’ statement, “I will build My church,” reveal about His
    relationship with the church and His role in building it?
  7. How does the homily define the church beyond its physical structure? What
    does it mean for believers to be “co-builders” with Christ?
  8. What is the homily’s perspective on the evil present in the world? How are
    believers encouraged to respond to it?
  9. What does it mean for believers to “put on the armor of God” and continue the
    fight against spiritual forces of evil?
  10. How are believers challenged to use their God-given talents in the service of
    God’s kingdom? How can daily work be transformed into a form of worship and
    service

Lesson #2 to ponder from the Bishop’s Homily (25 August 2024)

The Church’s Role in a Changing World: From The Great
Commission to the Benedict Option


The following questions cover the key themes of mission, adaptation during the
pandemic, community building, and drawing inspiration from historical models
of faith like the Benedict Option.

  1. What is the church’s mission as described in the text?
  2. How did the COVID-19 pandemic challenge the traditional practices of the
    church?
  3. What was the primary adaptation made by the church during the pandemic?
  4. What did the experience of the pandemic highlight about the nature of the
    church’s community?
  5. In what ways did the church support people during the pandemic?
  6. What concern does the text raise about the people the church helped during
    the pandemic?
  7. Who was St. Benedict, and how is his response to the collapse of Rome relevant
    to the modern church?
  8. What was the significance of the monastic communities formed by St.
    Benedict?
  9. What does the text suggest the modern church can learn from the Benedict
    Option?
  10. What balance does the text suggest the church needs to strike to fulfill its
    mission today
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