Loving Obedience

Product Description

Overview

Obedience is central to any vocation and necessary for accomplishing the goals of the Christian life. Therefore, we must learn to love obedience, and we must understand obedience in relationship to love. Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., explores how the psychological and theological dimensions of obedience support the vows and promises we make and serve as benchmarks of adult Christian maturity.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explore how obedience plays a central role in accomplishing the Christian goal of conversion
2. Understand how obedience relates to Erik Erikson’s developmental task of achieving intimacy in adulthood
3. Discuss the implications of both healthy and unhealthy obedience

Reflection Questions

1. What is my understanding of obedience as it relates to my vocation?
2. What is my theological understanding of obedience?
3. How have I struggled with obedience in my vocation and pursuit of Christian charity?