Research Guides: Faith & Justice Summer Reading 2024: June Book Discussions

Wednesday, June 5th Queer Theology Reading Discussion: 12pm CST

Joy Matteson, University Librarian, will lead the discussion on Zoom. Please watch the above video on "All Theology has Context" and the below article about LGBTQ Catholic Ministry to prepare for the June 5th discussion.

Article Discussion: "LGBTQ Catholics need a queer theology of liberation"
"The following is the text of an address delivered by Jason Steidl-Jack during the Outreach conference in New York on June 25, 2022. This essay is adapted from his book LGBTQ Catholic Ministry: Past and Present, published by Paulist Press. This text has been edited for style and clarity."

Wednesday, June 12th Migrants at the Border Reading Discussion: 12pm CST

Carrie Ankeny, Campus Ministry Director, will lead our discussion on Zoom. Please read the article below on the Annunciation House to prepare for the discussion on June 12th.

Article Discussion: "I've volunteered at Annunciation House. The Texas attorney general is plain wrong."
A National Catholic Report article about Annunciation House, a nonprofit in Texas that supports migrants, refugees, and others at the U.S./Texas border.
Annunciation House
"Close to 100 years old, somewhat dilapidated, located on the fringe of El Paso’s biggest barrio, and some ten blocks from the US/ Mexico border, this two-story, red brick building has been home to thousands of refugees and migrant poor. This building, this house of hospitality, this sanctuary, is known as Annunciation House."

Tuesday, June 18th Juneteenth and Black Liberation Theology Book Discussion: 12pm CST

For the week of Juneteenth, we'll be discussing James Cone's classic Black liberation theology book, "The Cross and the Lynching Tree". Click on the link to find a copy of the book in the Library or inter-library loan.

The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James H. Cone
ISBN: 9781570759376
Publication Date: 2011-10-01
"The cross and the lynching tree are the two most emotionally charged symbols in the history of the African American community. In this powerful new work, theologian James H. Cone explores these symbols and their interconnection in the history and souls of black folk. Both the cross and the lynching tree represent the worst in human beings and at the same time a thirst for life that refuses to let the worst determine our final meaning. While the lynching tree symbolized white power and black death, the cross symbolizes divine power and black life, God overcoming the power of sin and death. For African Americans, the image of Jesus, hung on a tree to die, powerfully grounded their faith that God was with them, even in the suffering of the lynching era."

Community Lunch at the Sister Judith Ann Center for Benedictine Values

To finish out our June reading month, please join us for a community lunch to celebrate the Faith and Justice Reading Group at the Sister Judith Ann Heble Center on Wednesday, June 26th at 12pm CT. We hope to see you there!