The Glorious Journey : A reflection book based on The Two Popes

The Glorious Journey provides an opportunity to watch Oscar-nominated film, The Two Popes, and to read, reflect and discuss what we can learn from it about human nature and values by exploring the following themes at the heart of faith and belief - the journey’, listening, change, mercy, loneliness and love.

** Suitable for online learning and study **At its heart, the Oscar and BAFTA-nominated film The Two Popes is not about Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI. It is about two men, who happen to be religious figures, exploring a number of themes that are at the heart of being human, of faith and belief: ‘the journey’, listening, change, mercy, loneliness and love.The Glorious Journey provides an opportunity to watch The Two Popes with such themes in mind; to read, reflect and discuss what we can learn from it about human nature and values.Liam Kelly opens each of the six chapters with a suggestion of a short clip from the film to watch, then provides thought-provoking reflections, including questions to prompt your own response. Each chapter ends with a prayer.The Glorious Journey is designed to be used individually or as part of a regular group discussion. It could be adapted for use as the basis of a seasonal course for Lent or Advent.