The members of the Fatima Shrine Bible Study under the leadership of Father Peter Calabrese, CRSP discussed the readings of Sunday July 5, 2009 the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Father Peter noted that these particular readings form a broad continuum. In Ezekiel Chapter 2 the people of that time were not overly willing to follow the Lord. When the Israelites strayed they did not realize that they would be heading for disaster.
In the Gospel of Mark for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Father Peter noted that there is a certain irony in the various remarks of this Gospel. There are internal conflicts in verses 5 and 6. Biblical scholars find this to be a difficult Gospel to read yet at the same time this a more authentic text.
Father Peter also noted that true faith is a deep relationship with God.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
June 22, 2009
The members of the Fatima Shrine Bible Study under the direction of Father Peter continued our discussion of St. Paul's Letter to the Thessalonians. In Chapter 5, Verse 12 St. Paul asks us to respect our neighbor and to be at peace. Paul also reminds us to pray constantly and to abstain from evil.
Fr. Peter advised us that many scripture scholars find controversy in these particular passages of Paul.
St. Paul exhorts us to keep proper order in a Christ-like way of doing ministry and advises us to be patient with our leaders and those who are in authority. The role of Christian ministry is a role of service. Paul wants the community to run smoothly and gives encouragement to those who are faint hearted.
Fr. Peter reminded us that we should not get overly wrapped up in negativity and told us that Paul exhorts us to do good to one another. St. Paul also reminds us give thanks in all circumstances which can definitely challenge our faith. Our personal relationship with Jesus Christ can assist us with this.
Fr. Peter told us that prayer is union with God and that our prayers unite us to the will of God with the light of grace.
Fr. Peter also reminded us that the Fatima Shrine Bible Study will not be meeting on Monday evening August 3.
Fr. Peter advised us that many scripture scholars find controversy in these particular passages of Paul.
St. Paul exhorts us to keep proper order in a Christ-like way of doing ministry and advises us to be patient with our leaders and those who are in authority. The role of Christian ministry is a role of service. Paul wants the community to run smoothly and gives encouragement to those who are faint hearted.
Fr. Peter reminded us that we should not get overly wrapped up in negativity and told us that Paul exhorts us to do good to one another. St. Paul also reminds us give thanks in all circumstances which can definitely challenge our faith. Our personal relationship with Jesus Christ can assist us with this.
Fr. Peter told us that prayer is union with God and that our prayers unite us to the will of God with the light of grace.
Fr. Peter also reminded us that the Fatima Shrine Bible Study will not be meeting on Monday evening August 3.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
June 8, 2009
On June 8, 2009 the members of the Fatima Shrine Bible Study continued the discussion of St. Paul's Letter to the Thessalonians - Chapter 4 under the direction of Father Peter Calabrese, CRSP.
St. Paul urges to love our brethern as a love between brothers which is a fruit of the spirit. St. Paul wants us to be temples of the Holy Spirit. Paul wants us to aspire to regeneration in Christ and stresses that we have been taught by God to love one another. Pauls wants the community to mind its own affairs and pose obstacles to the Christian faith. Paul urges us to respectful and good citizens of the faith community. St. Paul also speaks about the end times (eschatology) and the coming of the Lord.
St. Paul urges to love our brethern as a love between brothers which is a fruit of the spirit. St. Paul wants us to be temples of the Holy Spirit. Paul wants us to aspire to regeneration in Christ and stresses that we have been taught by God to love one another. Pauls wants the community to mind its own affairs and pose obstacles to the Christian faith. Paul urges us to respectful and good citizens of the faith community. St. Paul also speaks about the end times (eschatology) and the coming of the Lord.
Monday June 1, 2009
The Fatima Shrine Bible Study under the direction and guidance of Father Peter Calabrese, CRSP continued its study of St. Paul's Letter to the Thessalonians. During the June 1st meeting Chapter Three of the Letter was discussed. Father Peter brought to our attention that this is the wordy section of the letter and that it is very easy to get lost within the text of the letter. St. Paul is very pastoral in this letter and he shows us his concern for the Thessalonians. St. Paul is very much aware that moving into the Christian faith will involve suffering at the hands of pagan compatriots. The world at the time of Saint Paul was caught up in various types of evil. St. Paul reminds us that we all struggle to bring about holiness at the beginning of our faith walk. Father Peter brought up the point that it may difficult to remain on track.
St. Paul feels that his work may be vain. St. Paul is very much concerned about a pastoral model for the Thessalonians. He is happy with their progress and is giving them a sense of blessing. Paul wants them to abound in the love of God and he reminds each of us that our bond in Christ needs to be one of the primary bonds that we have in our lives. St. Paul wants to establish unity in and through Christ. St. Paul speaks very positively about this.
St. Paul feels that his work may be vain. St. Paul is very much concerned about a pastoral model for the Thessalonians. He is happy with their progress and is giving them a sense of blessing. Paul wants them to abound in the love of God and he reminds each of us that our bond in Christ needs to be one of the primary bonds that we have in our lives. St. Paul wants to establish unity in and through Christ. St. Paul speaks very positively about this.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Fatima Shrine Bible Study - January 12, 2009
On January 12, 2009 the members of the Fatima Shrine Bible Study continued our discussion of St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians Chapter Four under the direction of Father Peter Calabrese, CRSP.
Fr. Peter called to our attention that Verse 4 of Chapter 4 calls us to "Rejoice in the Lord Always" and let the peace of God reign in our hearts. Fr. Peter reminded us that we are to rejoice as a command from Saint Paul. St. Paul is exhorting us to rejoice from prison.
St. Paul in Chapter 4 reminds us to have forebearance-leniency with others. Fr. Peter also brought up the point that we need to have tolerance for others.
St. Paul reminds us that we are to have no anxiety about anything which is happening in our lives. The presence of the Lord brings us to the experience of peace. Prayer is our lifeline.
Fr. Peter reminded us that prayer is not just going through the gestures and appearances of prayer and that our prayer should not just be an expression of passiveness, but reminded us of the importance of living prayer in our lives.
Verse 8 of Chapter 4 reminds us the the virtue of truth which is a very Greco-Roman virtue.
Fr. Peter called to our attention that Verse 4 of Chapter 4 calls us to "Rejoice in the Lord Always" and let the peace of God reign in our hearts. Fr. Peter reminded us that we are to rejoice as a command from Saint Paul. St. Paul is exhorting us to rejoice from prison.
St. Paul in Chapter 4 reminds us to have forebearance-leniency with others. Fr. Peter also brought up the point that we need to have tolerance for others.
St. Paul reminds us that we are to have no anxiety about anything which is happening in our lives. The presence of the Lord brings us to the experience of peace. Prayer is our lifeline.
Fr. Peter reminded us that prayer is not just going through the gestures and appearances of prayer and that our prayer should not just be an expression of passiveness, but reminded us of the importance of living prayer in our lives.
Verse 8 of Chapter 4 reminds us the the virtue of truth which is a very Greco-Roman virtue.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Christmas Message
To all of the Members of the Fatima Shrine Bible Study:
May Each One of You Experience the true and lasting joy which is Christmas!
See amid the winter snow
Born for us on earth below
See the tender lamb appears
Promised from eternal years
Hail thou ever blessed morn
Hail redemptions happy dawn
Shout for all the world to hear
Christ is born in Bethlehem!
I want to personally thank all of you for the cherished and blessed gift which is your friendship, wisdom, knowledge and sense of humor!
May Each One of You Experience the true and lasting joy which is Christmas!
See amid the winter snow
Born for us on earth below
See the tender lamb appears
Promised from eternal years
Hail thou ever blessed morn
Hail redemptions happy dawn
Shout for all the world to hear
Christ is born in Bethlehem!
I want to personally thank all of you for the cherished and blessed gift which is your friendship, wisdom, knowledge and sense of humor!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
December 1, 2008
In this week's Bible Study here at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima we continued our discussion of St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians under the guidance of Father Peter Calabrese, CRSP.
In this particular meeting we discussed Chapter 3 of St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians. Father Peter reminded us that this is considered a very feisty chapter of Paul's Letter to the Philippians. Some biblical scholars are very much tempted to hack at the text of this chapter.
St. Paul is full of the Spirit in this Chapter. St. Paul gives us a sense of security and Paul speaks of returning to the ceremonial practic of the Judaic law. Paul reminds us that we are truly bonded to God when we worship in the spirit.
Father Peter reminded us that we do not place confidence in the externals of our faith.
St. Paul considered the Pharisee to be the "religious" elite of his day. Father Peter reminded us that humility was not a strong point in the time of Saint Paul.
St. Paul railed against the hypocrisy of his time. St. Paul speaks of the liberty which we receive in Christ.
Father Peter reminded us that Phariseeism was basically a lay movement.
St. Paul exhorts us to follow Jesus the Alpha & the Omega.
Father Peter reminded us that there will be no Bible Study meeting next Monday on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception due to the Pro-Life Mass and Rosary which take place at 8:00 p.m. in the Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima.
In this particular meeting we discussed Chapter 3 of St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians. Father Peter reminded us that this is considered a very feisty chapter of Paul's Letter to the Philippians. Some biblical scholars are very much tempted to hack at the text of this chapter.
St. Paul is full of the Spirit in this Chapter. St. Paul gives us a sense of security and Paul speaks of returning to the ceremonial practic of the Judaic law. Paul reminds us that we are truly bonded to God when we worship in the spirit.
Father Peter reminded us that we do not place confidence in the externals of our faith.
St. Paul considered the Pharisee to be the "religious" elite of his day. Father Peter reminded us that humility was not a strong point in the time of Saint Paul.
St. Paul railed against the hypocrisy of his time. St. Paul speaks of the liberty which we receive in Christ.
Father Peter reminded us that Phariseeism was basically a lay movement.
St. Paul exhorts us to follow Jesus the Alpha & the Omega.
Father Peter reminded us that there will be no Bible Study meeting next Monday on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception due to the Pro-Life Mass and Rosary which take place at 8:00 p.m. in the Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima.
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