Just in time for Lent, this study explores the human quest for God, unveiling the true nature of prayer: what it is, how it works, and the bountiful blessings available to those who walk the path of intimacy with God.
We will look at at the prayer lives of the towering figures of salvation history in both the Old and New Testaments, showing the different forms our communication with God can take.
Decidedly practical, “The Bible and Prayer” also examines the ins and outs of the three types or modes of prayer every Catholic is called to engage in: vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation. Lectio Divina, Liturgy of the Hours, and many essential characteristics of prayer are also covered.
The study culminates in a study of the prayer life of Jesus Christ, the ultimate example of how to commune with our Father.
Classes will be held in Room 207 (Wed. evenings) and 208 (Thurs. mornings) of the Parish Office Building.
Choose between:
Wednesday evenings (6:45-8:30pm), beginning March 12
Thursday mornings (10am-noon), beginning March 13 or
Journey Through Scripture is a parish-based Bible study program facilitated by the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Distinctively Catholic, Journey Through Scripture takes a holistic approach, looking at the entire Bible and how all of its parts work together. It is grounded in history, yet vibrantly connected to the life of the Church today.
The goal of Journey Through Scripture is to help people read the Bible from the heart of the Church. More than just a Bible study, it’s biblical catechesis. Highlighting the pattern of promise and fulfillment that the Catechism and the Lectionary teach us to expect, we read the Old Testament in light of the New and the New Testament in light of the Old — all the while respecting the literary and historical integrity of both Testaments. Our guiding principles are points 101-133 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
This dynamic parish-based Bible study program is designed to help ordinary Catholics to grow in their knowledge of the Scriptures while deepening their understanding of the riches of our faith.