Dis-Grace
Objective
I can analyze and reflect on the "Dis-Grace" of Tattoos on the Heart.
Dis-Grace
Read "Dis-Grace"
Chapter 2
Discussion Questions:
Which parable did you connect with the most in the reading? Why?
Why do you think John Bradshaw claims that “shame is at the root of all addictions”? If that’s true, what would be needed for a “cure” to addiction?
According to G-Dog, what is the difference between guilt and shame?
How does G-Dog explain the importance of names?
Why do you think the title is “Dis-Grace” instead of “Disgrace?”
What does G-Dog see is the main problem of the Homeboys? How does he solve this?
Reread and explain the last paragraph of chapter 2.
Activity 1: "Dis-Grace" Reading Guide
Make a copy of this Google Doc (Click "File" then "Make a copy.") and answer the questions in the right hand column. One you have finished make a new sub page title "Dis-Grace" under "Summaries" and post this Google Doc on it. Remember to turn on link sharing is the "Share" settings.
Activity 2: Dis-Grace Reflection
Make a new sub page title "Dis-Grace" under "Reflection." Pick two of the following prompts on the webpage. Answer each question using two or more paragraphs (Remember a paragraph is 5 or more sentences). Write out the questions you are responding to so Mr. Q may know when he grades your responses. Be sure to reference parts of the book and use quotes (unless it is a personal reflection).
“How do those who ‘sit in darkness’ find the light?”
Respond to Fr. Greg’s question: “But do we really grow in favor with God? Did Jesus become increasingly more favorable to God, or did he just discover, over time, that he was wholly favorable?”
Mother Teresa echoes Simone Weil when she says, “The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” She then continues on to say that we should “do small things, with great love.” In what ways can you “do small things with great love” to combat the great poverty of loneliness plaguing our society and those around you?
Fr. Greg encourages us to see others as God sees us, and “God looks beyond our faults and sees our need.” How can we look beyond the faults of others to see their need? Give 3 examples.
Pick one of the parables. Explain how one of the people in the parables demonstrated one or more of the Catholic Social Teachings (CSTs).