Adults (age 16 to 100+) learn in a facilitated group setting about the ancient background for the Old (Hebrew) and New (Christian) Testaments. This approach gives the cultural, political, literary, and social backgrounds for the ancient times in which the various scriptures were written. This background expands our Catholic understanding of scripture today, by revealing what these scriptures meant to the original ancient audience. This ancient meaning helps today’s Catholic in private reading of the Bible, in personal reflection and development, in spiritual relationship with God and others, in application to daily life, and in coming to know the full meaning of being a follower of Christ. Each session is thought-provoking and lively (often with humor) with a mixture of brief presentation, questions and open-ended discussions.
Time: The group meets at 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. on every Sunday morning (except a very few holiday weekends) between the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Masses in the Lourdes Room on the second floor of the Parish Center.
Gifts and talents:
Participants: do not need any prior formal knowledge of scripture, ancient cultures, or history; they just need a desire to develop a deeper understanding of God's Word.
Volunteers: assist with room arrangements, hospitality, and publicity.
Led by Parishioner Dr. Jim Shields. Looks at the Bible Background on Sunday Readings.Read More
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