The meeting welcomed Jeremy, its first attendee of the month, and discussed the Cursillo Weekend, a new rosary ministry for the elderly, and local announcements. The theme for the month was interpreting Scripture, emphasizing the importance of understanding the author's intention, the unity of Scripture, the Church's living tradition, and the harmony of all of God's revelation. The group also discussed the four senses of Scripture: literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical. The conversation touched on addressing non-Catholic perspectives on Catholic traditions and the role of the Church's authority in interpreting Scripture.

Mark Schissler, a community member at St. Marys Star of the Sea, shared a personal story about his life transformation through the passage from Luke 8:16-18. He emphasized the importance of being the light and the significance of genuine confession and understanding one's worth in the context of faith. Mark highlighted the concept of a 'touchstone' as a guiding principle in daily life and encouraged reflection on the passage to find stability and meaning. He concluded by suggesting contemplation of the passage as an anchor and provided questions for reflection. Mark's talk focused on the impact of faith on personal growth and service to others.

The conversation covers local community announcements as well as the importance of spending time with Scripture, addressing fears of misunderstanding, and the value of having questions or concerns to guide one's prayer.

The conversation revolves around Deacon Rick's insights on maximizing freedom through prayer, scripture, and reflection. He emphasizes the importance of a daily blog at deaconrickfriedberg.com, the Catechism's definition of freedom, and the role of prayer, scripture reading, and reflection in aligning with God's will. Deacon Rick also shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on reading the Bible, recommending starting with a New Testament book and using study Bibles. The discussion concludes with a Q&A session on reading the Bible and choosing the right translation.