Tattoos on the Heart Study Guide

Aaron Oommen Tattoos on the Heart study guide Introduction: Dolores Mission and Homeboy Industries 1.Explain the significance of the reference to Julian of Norwich’s statement on the life struggle. (p. 16‐7) The significance of the reference to Julian of Norwich’s statement on the life struggle is that anyone can be completely changed and is able to embrace God’s goodness. 2. What does it mean to “live with a full moon in each eye”? How does Fr. Boyle do this? (p. 17) To “live with a full moon in each eye” means that you have to always see the best in people, you can’t make an assumption without fully knowing that person. Fr. Boyle does this by not judging people. He started a place to help people who want to change their lives. And in his eyes he sees them being successful. Chapter 1: God, I Guess 3. Fr. Boyle says Jesus chose to “marinate in the God who is always greater than our tiny conception, the God who ‘loves without measure and without regret’.” What does this mean, according to Fr. Boyle? Do you believe that you do this? Explain. (p. 22) I think Fr. Boyle is trying to say that God loves us no matter what we say or do that is wrong even though we do not understand the reason why God does this. I don’t think that I can love someone who hurts me. I couldn’t love anyone unconditionally. 4. Fr. Boyle asked Willy two questions. What are the questions he asked? What were Willy’s answers? What is your answer to these questions at this point in your life? Explain. (p. 22‐4) Fr. Boyle’s two questions were: “How do you see God”? And “how does God see you”? Willy’s answer to the first question was that God was his friend. His answer to his second question was God thinks that he cannot be better. I see God as a guardian, someone who looks after me and takes care of me. I’m not sure how God sees me. 5. Fr. Boyle talks about the moment “when the utter fullness of God rushes in on you—when you completely know the One in whom ‘you move and live and have your being,’ as St. Paul writes.” Has anything like that happened in your life up to this point? Explain. (p. 25) It happened to me one time when I was in the fourth or fifth grade ad I was called to lead the class in a decade of the rosary. As I was reciting the Hail Mary’s a sudden wind blew in front of me and my spirit was lifted just for a moment and then everything was normal again. 6. Fr. Boyle quotes the poet Rumi, who says, “Find the real world, give it endlessly away, grow rich flinging gold to all who ask. Live at the empty heart of paradox. I’ll dance there with you—cheek to cheek.” How could it be possible to grow rich by flinging gold to all who ask? (p. 26) The poem does not mean that you will be literally rich by giving money to people, but it means that you will feel better about yourself after you do it and you will rewarded in Heaven. 7. What does “God is greater than God” mean to you? (p. 26) It means that as I grow older and learn more about God my sense of who God is will change and I will love him more and more as I learn about him. 46) Guilty is feeling bad for something that you did. Boyle says “The desire of God’s heart is immeasurably larger than our imaginations can conjure. Why does Fr. 43) Hint: look for something in you where. 55‐60) Pick one and explain how it expresses this thesis. So therefore he feels bad about himself. no guilty.” (p. Explain the difference between the “one false move” God and the “no matter whatness” of God. 53‐54) Fr. 11. 15. 51) Which one of them comes closest to allowing “the painful shame of others to have a purchase” on your life? Why do you think you were called to this story? (p. 43) d Lefty (p. as Shelly says. “hope creates from its own wreck the thing it contemplates. Shame is feeling bad about yourself.” What would it mean for you to cooperate with God’s limitless magnanimity? (p. 12. Boyle thinks that gang members like Sniper strut around because they are trying to hide something deeper in their hearts. 51) g the homie who answers every questions with “me?” (p. 46) The author thinks that Danny cried because he felt shameful about himself. 47‐50) b Cricket (p. There are 7 stories of shame in this chapter: a Carmen (p. The “no matter whatness” God is the opposite. This longing of God’s to give peace and assurance and a sense of well‐being only awaits our willingness to cooperate with God’s limitless magnanimity. 45‐46) f the kid moving to Mars (p. 14. Chapter 2: Dis‐Grace 9. There are three stories that express the thesis of this chapter: a Lula (p. Distinguish guilt from shame. 52) The difference between “the one false move” God and the “no matter whatness” God is that “the one false move”God is not very forgiving. Fr. No matter what you do God will forgive you. Boyle think that gang members like Sniper strut around? (p. (p. 43‐44) e Danny (p. (p. What is the name your mom uses when she’s not pissed off at you? (Do not write your answer. Why does the author think that Danny cried? (p. 10. 55) c Speedy (p.8. 43) c the little project kid (p. 13. 27‐8) To live in God’s limitless magnanimity we have succumb to his will. 41‐42) b a gang member in prison (p. You do one thing wrong and you’re done. Lula expresses he thesis of this chapter because he is being picked on and made fun of because he was a little slow. just whisper it to yourself) . 44) I think the story of the little project kid made the most impact towards my life because as young child I also was self-conscience about myself and cared too much about what people thought of me. 22. 72‐4) The church smelled like feet. “This used to be a church. Boyle’s reply? (p. 73) He replied: “You know. Boyle felt very angry but he didn’t put his anger out on the people who killed him on the hope that they might change themselves 18. empathy and compassion. Compassion means to forgive someone if they have hurt you. 24. The solution is to show these outcasts love and affection. Empathy means to be feel sorry for someone because they have gone through a similar experience. What common source drains the hope from the homies on these pages? (p. Boyle after Betito’s death? (p. He became happier. 90) Young women vision death a t a very young age so they want to have a baby before they die. What reasoning leads to teen pregnancies in the barrios? (p. Flame 23. 63‐67) After Betito’s death Fr. most people around here think it’s finally a church. 72) Not only did he feel compassionate to the less fortunate but he became one of them. (p. margins get erased?” (p. 19. 61‐2) Sympathy means to feel sorrow to someone else. 27. 75‐7) Anthony wanted to be a mechanic so Dennis gave him a shot. Chapter 4: Water. 26. How did Memo find solidarity? (p. How does Fr. 92‐4) It teaches her that there could be a different side to her that she might not even know about. (p. Therefore Anthony finally understood his calling and Dennis changed as a person.” what was Fr. in compassion. Boyle’s dream teach Natalie resilience? (p. What perspective did Baptism give George that prevented him from seeking revenge? (p.Distinguish sympathy. What form did compassion take for Jesus? (p.” 20. When the Latino who grew up in the projects said. 94) The conditional love of gangs is that if you make one bad move then you’re out of the gang. “If we love what God loves. . How did compassion “find its way to vastness” for Fr. 84‐7) Baptism gave George compassion. How did Anthony & Dennis show that. 91‐‐2) The common problem of these people is the unwillingness of their parents to show affection towards them. Oil.Chapter 3: Compassion 16. 25. Describe the conditional love of gangs and the remedy for it. 21. then. Folsom‐style. 81‐2) He feels compassion for other people’s suffering. What did the church smell like? (p. 17. 72) “He wasn’t a man for others he was a man with others” (pg. What did Elias need to learn when they clapped for him? (p. Boyle reinterprets it by saying: “you have taken care of everything. Johnny went into an enemy’s turf and shot wildly at the other gang trying to prevent them from attacking him and one of his bullets went through a window and one piece of broken glass hit his mother. 29.28. What is Fr. 32. He’s present in us when we receive Holy Communion. Whenever I go to mass I feel that I am in God’s jurisdiction. Boyle’s logic is that they will struggle in the beginning but they will get used to each other. Boyle let them decide if they want help. What is Fr. Chapter 6: Jurisdiction 35. Boyle have to do before Grumpy & Leo decided to change? (p. 142‐3) f Clever mourns for Travieso (p. even though it did not work with Jovan. then and only then would he help them. Boyle thesis about “slow work” is that sometimes it takes time for a person to change themselves. 134‐7) c Representatives of 3 races at Mass (p. He was so nervous that he needed that applause to feel better and more confident. 115‐7) Fr. Why does God wait. Boyle was telling success stories that he had been through. 130‐3) b Chepe & Richie in a restaurant (p. 34. 31. Boyle reinterpret “take care of everything?” (p. Which of these stories moved you the most to see that the persons were in your jurisdiction? Explain the process that allowed you to see that: Caldo de iguana moved me the most because it was a touching story about a group of people who all chipped in a little to make their meal taste great. Describe a time when you have wandered into God’s own jurisdiction. Boyle’s thesis about “slow work” here (p. 124)? Explain how it worked with Johnny. 106‐8) Throughout the chapter Fr. Explain how it worked with Pedro. Why do you think Fr. Fr. That was his life changing moment.” 33. a Gato reconciles with Flaco (p. do you think? Why doesn’t God just intervene? (p. 144‐5) 36. (p. How does Fr. what did Fr. 125‐8) This “slow work” occurred with Pedro after his brother committed suicide. 37. 111‐5) Fr. Chapter 5: Slow Work 30. Boyle’s logic in employing gang enemies in the same store? (p. 113) God waits because he wants us to try and solve the crisis that we are faced with. Besides waiting & trusting in the slow work of God. but I think he’s trying to say that life isn’t always successful there will be sorrow. 139‐142) e Artie & Danny in Oakland (p. 104‐6) Elias needs to know that the people clapped for him because he needed the morale boost. Boyle ended the chapter with such a tragic story? (p. They need to experience some sort of life changing moment before they can change. . 142) Fr. 137‐9) d Caldo de iguana (p. Boyle’s take on success. 168) In order to be successful you can’t anticipate what the results are going to be.” 44. who are you most like: Clinton. How do you work with the poor. and tell it to someone you think might take delight in it too: Filiberto calls in sick to a talk‐show (p. 43. 148‐149) G’s father asks for a pillow (p. as Socorro did (p. Bush or Jesus? (If you claim Jesus you have to write how you can back it up) I think I am most like Clinton because I also want everybody to like me. You share your life with the poor. Gore. When you walk into a room. Summarize Fr. 148) Spider watches his kids eat (p. . then read it again out of sheer gladness. 163) Rickie & Adam take a plane ride (p. (p. 161‐2) The Catholic Church retitles a document (p. according to Sister Elaine? (p.Chapter 7: Gladness 38. 40. For example a God that will give you the courage to speak out when you believe in something. The left hated him because he wouldn’t take a stand against the right side. Chapter 8: Success 42. How was Jesus an equal opportunity pisser‐offer to both the right and the left? (p. 154‐6) Frankie smelling cologne (p. 151‐2). 162) Lorenzo learns to fly (p. 41. 150) Moreno “blaséing it” (p. 159) Gonzo. Describe an example of a tiny God that shows you know how to recognize one. 152‐4) Any of the “homie‐propisms” listed here (p. 147‐8) A homie has anal blindness (p. 158‐9) Marcos tells when his son is born (p. 159‐161) Israel & Tony nail the Mass responses (p. Minor & Psycho almost get the gauge on an owl (p. 163‐6) 39. 172) Jesus was an equal opportunity pisser-offer to both the right and the left because the right hated him because he affiliated himself with the unclean. Circle which of these stories gave you the most delight. 172) Sister Elaine said: “You don’t. A tiny God means that God will help you and you might not even know it. 147) I realized that God delights in our being when I watched the Passion of Christ. 157‐8) Jesus words to the good ladrón (p. When did you realize that God delights in our being? (p. According to Fr. Boyle’s or the mortician’s? Explain how the book influenced your decision. 193‐4) e Richard the “black sheet. Chapter 9: Kinship 49. 47. How does kinship happen in an airplane? (p. . a Fr. By what logic did Soledad pray for the boy in the enemy gang? (p. 188‐190) c Lencho announcing his job from the back of the bus. Boyle not the first person Louie visited. what was the success of La Shady’s story? Before she died she was changed. (p.45. After reading the following stories. After reading this book. Boyle that there is something better than success? Explain your answer using at least two examples from the chapter. 194‐6) f Fr. 183‐6) 48. (p. Boyle’s perspective. 46.” (p. Do you agree with Fr. 191‐2) d The gas gauge (p. Why did Jesus choose the cross? (p. write what you think distinguishes kinship from success. 198‐205) 51. Boyle’s leukemia. was your reaction to Chico’s death closer to Fr. 197‐8) 50. 173) Jesus chose the cross because he couldn’t find an option that was as effective. 196) g Blessing Bandit’s daughter (p. (p. Boyle’s mom’s secret (p. 188) b The reactions to Fr. 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