they gather regularly either in the home of one of the members or in a public space for an hour or two to meditate on a text from scripture, to enlighten each other, to share how it challenges them. They meet with other believers who want to hear the voice of Jesus speak to them. 'For many Christians, participating in a Bible study group has become an essential activity in their lives. In his recent book, 'Called by Name, Sent in His Name', Archbishop Paul-Andre Durocher says: For newcomers to Bible study, this is a wonderful place to begin to put the pieces together for seasoned Bible students, this study identifies major themes that emerge throughout the New Testament books.įor further information and to register contact the Bible is 'the best vaccine' against Catholic communities closing in on themselves or focusing only on self-preservation, Pope Francis said.God wants 'a Church that does not speak from itself or about itself but has in its heart and on its lips the Lord and draws daily from His Word,' the Pope told members of the Catholic Biblical Federation.'It is the Word of God, not our own,' he said, and 'it removes us from being at the centre, saves us from self-sufficiency and triumphalism and calls us continually to go out.'The Pope said, 'it would be beautiful if the Word of God increasingly became the heart of every church activity, the beating heart that gives life to the members of the body.' (The Catholic Register May 6, 2019) Beginning with the Gospels and Acts and continuing through the letters and final book of the Bible, Panorama of the New Testament invites us into familiar scenes but with a wide-angle lens to capture the big picture. We will follow up with another 4-week course Panorama of the New Testament. A perfect way to begin a great adventure or step back and see where you have been in your study of the Bible. Uncover interwoven themes, the background of familiar characters and God's overall plan of salvation. Panorama of the Old Testament surveys the variety of books found in the Old Testament. Explore the sweeping saga of God's people and their sacred journey. We will begin with a 4-week course Panorama of the Old Testament. We continue to use the Little Rock Scripture Study program. Knights of Columbus Christmas Concert 2021īible study will resume Wednesday, Septemwith in-person sessions at 10am and 1pm, and at 7pm on Zoom.Youth Group Schedule, January/February 2020.Resources and Schedule for Lectors and Moderators.Resources-and-schedule-for-extraordinary-ministers-of-holy-communion.Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.

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