by Father Slawomir Szkredka

Led by, Susan Brinkmann, OCDS

Monday evenings:

April 15, 22, 29, and May 6

7:30 - 8:30 PM ET

This book study will be based on the book, "Icon of Trust: Mary in the Gospels of Luke and John," by Father Slawomir Szkredka. Book study sessions will be led by Susan Brinkmann and consist of assigned reading material, study questions, and participant discussion. Assignments, study questions, and points for discussion will be provided via email every week!

- 4 weeks, Monday evenings

- Online Instruction and Discussion

- Study Questions

-Book must be purchased separately

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Call 1-800-558-5452 for more information

You will learn how to...

...imitate Our Lady's fiat at the Annunciation and rejoice in her Magnificat

...accept that God first loved you and then respond to His overture with love

...foster docility by emulating Mary's heart of openness and simplicity

...be attentive like the Blessed Mother and ponder God's mysteries in your heart

...follow Our Lady's childlike faith, even in dark and difficult times

and

...pray with Mary for the coming of the Holy Spirit and the salvation of souls

Book Study Resource

Icon of Trust: Mary in the Gospels of Luke and John

by Father Slawomir Szkredka

Here is the singular book you need to grow in total abandonment to divine providence and deepen your trust in God and to appreciate as your mother and model in faith Mary, whose loving obedience is central to the achievement of your salvation.

You will learn how Mary's total surrender, as the tabernacle of the Lord, ushered in your redemption. Whether searching for the Child Jesus for three days or standing at the foot of the Cross, Our Lady remained a faithful witness to His love.

You will learn the parallels between Our Lady and the Temple and will explore the meanings of the Ark of the New Covenant and Daughter Zion. And you will delight in how this essential feminine symbol of Israel elucidates the Wedding Feast of the Lamb in the Bible.

Icon of Trust reflects upon the deep meaning of the words Totus Tuus. Through the lens of Scripture and Catholic authors, it explains how to place yourself in the hands of Mary and love Jesus with her heart. Best of all, Icon of Trust explains how Mary was created by God full of grace and sheds light on her key role in building up the early Church community.

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Book Study Leader:

Susan Brinkmann, O.C.D.S., is an author and award-winning journalist who is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She serves as the Director of Communications and New Age Research for Women of Grace® and is a frequent guest on EWTN's Women of Grace® television show. Susan formerly worked as a Correspondent for the Catholic Standard & Times, the newspaper for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For the last 10 years she has been the lead researcher for Women of Grace’s New Age Q&A Blog which is the largest blog of its kind in the world. The library of information now exceeds 1200 entries on everything from acupuncture and angels to wicca and yoga. She has also authored eleven books, including the Learn to Discern Compendium: Is it Christian or New Age, and her latest book, Day by Day in the Little Way: 365 reflections on the Teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux. Along with Johnnette Williams, she co-authored the Young Women of Grace Study Program which teaches girls ages 13+ about what it means to be authentically feminine. The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness, was published by Avila Institute, and her Like a Catholic series, which has imprimaturs from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was published by the Catholic Life Institute Press. Her national journalism awards include the Bernadine-O'Connor Award for Pro-Life Journalism, the Eileen Egan Journalism Award from Catholic Relief Services, and numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association and the Philadelphia Press Association.

Call 1-800-558-5452 for more information