For those involved in my Bible Study class the location of the searchable Catechism of the Catholic Church is- http://archeparchy.ca/wcm-docs/docs/catechism-of-the-catholic-church.pdf(click on the address to go there)(Courtesy of Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg ) simply click on the “magnifying glass” icon located in the upper left and a search window will open. Type in the paragraph…
New Bible Study from Dr. Scott Hahn This six lesson DVD study is based upon Dr. Scott Hahn’s three foundational talks: “The Lamb’s Supper,” “The Fourth Cup,” and “Consuming the Word.” St. George Catholic Church, Erie, PA., will host this study Beginning on October 28,2019.
The Remnant Throughout Bible history there was always a remnant preserved to continue when the world abandoned God. Consider Noah, a man laughed and ridiculed, yet it was he and his family that rebuilt the nation of the chosen people. With the famine in Egypt, it was Joseph’s remnant that saved the nation. From the…
Chario Kecharitomene “Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured” (Luke 1:26-28) Luke goes…
Which 14 books of the Bible that, when read in order, provide a view of Salvation History from a historical perspective? What about the other books? What is a “Toledot and why is it important? Where was the Ark of the Covenant located in the time of Christ? What is Typology and why is it important when studying Sacred…
Know Scripture/Know Mercy Part 1 Throughout Biblical history we see God extending His Mercy to all those who ask for it; those who did not repent and ask for His mercy were left to their own devices. In Genesis we see Adam and Eve disobeying God and when they are caught, what do they do:…
Mary and Joseph To Bethlehem Part 3 Continuing with our post on Joseph and Mary we find them on their way to Bethlehem, let’s take a look at the last question of Part 2 Being that Jerusalem was just a short distance from Ain Karim, about 3 miles, do you think Mary and Joseph visited…
Almost every day in the news we read or hear of ISIS destroying another ancient temple or monastery or ancient landmark. We also read how evangelization in ISIS dominated countries is strictly forbidden under punishment of death. Conversion to Christianity is punishable by death. We also read of the horrors inflicted upon those who refuse…
If you are unfamiliar with the Jewish wedding ritual please view the PowerPoint on Betrothal in the Bible Study portion of this blog When did the Annunciation take place? Many biblical scholars believe that it took place about the 7th month of their betrothal. Why did not Mary ask for proof as Zachariah did? Mary believed…
(If you are unfamiliar with the Jewish wedding ritual please view the PowerPoint on Betrothal in the Bible Study portion of this blog) I had recently completed leading a Bible Study on Mary. I used Dr. Sri’s Bible study as a basis. The group was great and the questions flowed quite freely and caused much…
