Bible Studies 2021

Program: Dr. Brant Pitre from the Augustine Institute
Thursdays: Video begins at 9:30 EST, discussion starts at 10:15, ends around 11:00 AM using video conferencing via Zoom app 
Cost: FREE
To view the full videos, receive the outline for the session, and join in the discussion via a zoom link, please contact Lorraine Curtin at lorraine.curtin@icloud.com.

Would you like to get more out of the Sunday mass readings? Dr. Brant Pitre from the Augustine Institute presents an easy to understand commentary each week of all three Scripture readings with a robust teaching pairing together the Jewish Scriptures and the Jewish tradition along with the teaching of the early Church Fathers and the Catechism. See the connections to the whole story of salvation and develop your ability to hear and understand God’s Word.

Study Program: Written by Steve Ray and presented by Fr. Mitch Pacwa

Tuesdays, 10 AM - noon, EST
Dates: March 30 - June 8

Materials needed: The Book of Judges workbook by Catholic Scripture Study International. $21.95 (+ tax/ship). Order the workbook at this link from Tan Books.
(Note to owners of Verbum software: order the digital workbook at this link for $18.99)

To register and receive the zoom link: Email Lorraine Curtin at lorraine.curtin@icloud.com.

If the theme of Joshua was national faithfulness to God, the theme of Judges is the exact opposite. Two verses drive home the point:
1) “The people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord” (Judges 2:11), and
2) “Every man did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 17:6).

As peace turns to despair and faith into selfishness for the Israelites, we should recall the many times we have turned our own eyes away from God to fulfill selfish desires.

In a powerful study of 600+ verses, Steve Ray and Fr. Mitch Pacwa carefully lead you through this distressing book with insight and clarity, urging you to remember that God is always faithful to his promises—and always ready to take us back with open arms.

In 11 well-researched lessons, you will learn:

• How the trials God sends us are always trials of love
• Why the Israelites’ depressing cycle of sin and suffering is familiar and relevant for us
• How the Book of Judges is a masterful blend of history and poetry

Over and over again, the Book of Judges proves that selfishness and faithlessness are simply not worth it. No matter how many times we fall, though, God never changes. Let the tragic example of the Israelites at the time of the Judges remind you: no matter how imperfect we are, God’s grace is a promise that will never be broken.