Reflection Questions: Chapter 6, "Togetherness"

Reflection questions for Chapter 6, "Togetherness" (pp. 74-84)

1. How can and does voluntary displacement gather us together in a new way? "Thus, we see how voluntary displacement leads to a new togetherness in which we can recognize our sameness in common vulnerability, discover our unique talents as gifts for the upbuilding of the community, and listen to God's call, which continually summons us to a vocation far beyond the aspirations of our career" (p.84). So conclude the authors.

2. Our vocation, understood as Christ's unique and ever-evolving call for each of our lives and our common life together, both arises from community and in turn helps to build community. Can you think of examples from your experiences?


"Paying attention to our brothers and sisters in the human family is far from easy" (79), say the authors. By this, they mean that we must be attentive in a way that enables our brothers and sisters to "recognize their own value" (79) as peoples created in the image of God, deserving Love, Peace, and Justice as all children of God deserve.

3. What are some concrete ways in which we can "pay attention" to other members of our human family? Have you ever found it hard to do so? How did you overcome that challenge?

4. The authors posit that "[when] we form a Christian community, we come together [...] because we have been called together by the same God" (81). How do you envision "Christian community"?