Kurt Eisele
Chapter 8 Journal
Called to be Dreamers
What is the one key idea of this chapter?
The key idea of chapter eight is how we are “Called to be Dreamers.” Jesus performed many miracles and told many parables. The chapter explains that through miracles, parables, and the Paschal mystery-Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection- we can learn more about the inner world. This “inner world” is the source of our dreams. We need to connect our hopes and dreams to God’s to work towards building the kingdom of God on earth.
Write about two major ideas you want to remember.
The main thing I would like to remember from chapter eight is that Jesus performed many miracles and told many parables. He worked miracles often times to heal sick people and raise people, like Lazarus, from the dead. Parables taught moral lessons, and sometimes dropped hints about God’s Kingdom. The parable of the Prodigal Son, for example, teaches us that God loves unconditionally, and forgives us for our mistakes. Remembering some miracles and parables can help me connect to God, and give me insight about the Kingdom of God.
Another idea I would like to remember is that miracles happen every day, and are overlooked all too often. There are things like cures found for illnesses considered incurable, near-death experiences, and apparitions-ghostly appearances-that are scientifically unexplainable. Even our birth and presence on earth are miracles. Even just being loved by friends and family are mini-miracles in themselves. Remembering that miracles still happen today helps me see Jesus in our world here and now.
Find one image that captures the chapter for you.
One significant question you have from this chapter.
Did everyone figure out the meanings of parables right away?
What is your favorite parable or miracle story?
My favorite parable is the parable of The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-37). I like this parable because it teaches love of enemy, and that value is often overlooked by me and my peers.