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The next meeting of the Great Books Discussion Group will be on Thursday, May 9th, at 7:00 p.m. in Malta Hall. Contact Patrick Carey at 770-241-2511 for additional information.

Robert Hugh Benson’s (1871-1914) Lord of the World has been called prophetic by both Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. Benson, descended from a long line of Anglican clergymen, began writing this work two years after his 1903 conversion to the Catholic faith. In this novel of the Antichrist, set in a fictional universe, Monsignor Benson accurately predicts interstate highways, weapons of mass destruction, the use of aircraft to drop bombs on both military and civilian targets, and passenger air travel in advanced Zeppelins.

Ministry Description
The goal of this lively discussion group is to engage the intellect and imagination through shared inquiry about provocative literature. The Great Books Foundation in Chicago compiles the selections. Challenge and broaden your thinking as the group probes deeply into characters and ideas. Members are required to read the selections prior to the meetings and come prepared to answer interpretive questions. The Great Books Discussion Group meets from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month between September and May.