Book Circle Recap: November 8, 2025
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On November 8, 2025, the US-China Catholic Association Book Circle gathered to discuss the section entitled "Christianity: The Only Synthesis Really Possible Between East and West" (pp. 159–172) in John C. H. Wu's Chinese Humanism and Christian Spirituality. More than a dozen participants gathered for this virtual discussion of some of the biggest ideas in world history.
Participants discussed Wu's perspective of Christianity as a bridge between the ancient Greek philosophers and the ancient sages of China; between Law and Gospel; and between Confucian virtue and the intuitive virtuosity of Daoism. Participants also reflected on John C. H. Wu's connection with Thérèse of Lisieux. The USCCA's Executive Director, Dr. Benjamin T. OuYang, shared the following lesson that he learned from humble Thérèse's life of service: "to love people who annoy you, find Jesus in the person that annoys you in the most hidden parts of their soul."
Our next Book Circle meeting will be held at 6AM PT / 7AM MT / 8AM CT / 9AM ET on December 13, 2025. We will be discussing "Water and Wine: Chinese Ethics and the Christian Faith" (pp. 173–197), the last chapter in Wu's work.
Chinese Humanism and Christian Spirituality is now available from Angelico Press for 15% off with the discount code wu15. If you have not yet joined us for a Book Circle discussion, please sign up for Book Circle email updates today and invite your friends to do the same!
For in-person opportunities to learn about theology, history, and the life of the Church in China, we invite you to read about our upcoming 30th International Conference. USCCA programs like the Book Circle and International Conferences are made possible by supporters like you; even if you cannot participate directly, we ask that you please consider how you might contribute to our mission by way of our Annual Appeal.
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