Saturday, July 26, 2008
Try a new way to read the Bible!
There are many ways to study scripture. In our bible study, we follow an outlined format as a group to learn something specific guided by a master, in our case, Father Peter. I find it informative and intellectually stimulating. I also enjoy seeking Wisdom from it when I’m alone. I simply put my hand over the bible, ask God to guide me to any page He wishes me to read, and I receive a meaningful message straight from Him to me for that day. I don’t know if anyone else here does that... I think the Bible can be a comfort at times. I use it as a window from my soul to God’s. I really think it works...try it!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Monday - July 21, 2008
On Monday, July 21, 2008, the members of the Fatima Shrine Bible Study Group continued our discussion of the writings of St. Paul under the direction of our moderator, Father Peter M. Calabrese, CRSP. Father Peter kindly shared with us that he likes to approach the reading of the writings of St. Paul in a spiritual fashion. Father noted that our study of the writings of St. Paul will based on solid doctorine. Father Peter noted that we will become familiar with the complete text of the Book of Galatians over the next two/three months. Father had some excellent suggestions to aid us in our study of the book of Galatians. Father suggested that we refer to the notes that he gave us from the Fitzmeyer Outline of the writings of St. Paul. Father Peter also suggested we read the entire book of Galatians and for those who may be more adventurous to type out the entire book of Galatians to aid us in our really getting into the heart of the Book of Galatians. Father Peter also suggested that we may even want to recite the book of Galations into a tape recorder and listen to it be read in a meditative manner. The Fitzmeyer outline given us by Father Peter is an excellent resource in guiding us through the historical aspects of the Book of Galatians.
On Monday, July 14, we were pleased to have our Bible Study moderated under the auspices of Father Gabriel M. Patil, CRSP; the Provincial Superior of the North American Province of the Barnabite Fathers. Father Gabriel is expertly versed in Holy Writ and is a scripture scholar. The members of the Bible Study Group missed the presence of Father Peter, but are very appreciative to Father Gabriel for his scholarly wisdom regarding the Apostle Paul. Father Gabriel generously gave an outline about Saint Paul and was kind enough to share a lecture about the Apostle Paul on video by Luke Timothy Johnson, another renowned Biblical Scholar.
We thanked Father Gabriel for his kindness in coming to address us and were pleased with the video by Luke Timothy Johnson.
On Monday, July 14, we were pleased to have our Bible Study moderated under the auspices of Father Gabriel M. Patil, CRSP; the Provincial Superior of the North American Province of the Barnabite Fathers. Father Gabriel is expertly versed in Holy Writ and is a scripture scholar. The members of the Bible Study Group missed the presence of Father Peter, but are very appreciative to Father Gabriel for his scholarly wisdom regarding the Apostle Paul. Father Gabriel generously gave an outline about Saint Paul and was kind enough to share a lecture about the Apostle Paul on video by Luke Timothy Johnson, another renowned Biblical Scholar.
We thanked Father Gabriel for his kindness in coming to address us and were pleased with the video by Luke Timothy Johnson.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Bible Study - July 6, 2008
On July 6, 2008, the members of the Fatima Shrine Bible Study under the direction of Father Peter Calabrese, CRSP were able to continue their study of the works of Saint Paul. Father Peter continued with his excellent introduction into the writings and charism of St. Paul. Fr. Peter noted that St. Paul can be difficult for us to understand at times.
There are two basic fonts of information on Saint Paul. These are contained in his letters and accounts in the Acts of the Apostles. The letters of St. Paul are excellent material both for study and for contemplation. We can proceed from the Acts of the Apostles and go into the Letters of St. Paul. The Acts are written as the history of salvation and more authenticity is given to the Letters of St. Paul. A great deal of continuity is contained within the letters of St. Paul.
Father Peter suggested using the map in our Bibles to help us in viewing the various journeys of St. Paul in his work as a missionary. The first missionary journey of St. Paul was to Antioch and Syria. St. Paul traveled to various synagogues after Jesus had been dead for approximately 13 years. Acts 14 and 16 both gives us excellent summaries of his missionary journeys out of Israel.
In Acts 14, questions are raised concerning whether or not the advent of Christianity will replace the current Jewish law and how much the new Christian faith will have continuity with the Jewish faith.
In Acts 16, St. Paul begins his very extensive writing career during his stay at Ephesus. St. Paul later travels to Rome.
There are two basic fonts of information on Saint Paul. These are contained in his letters and accounts in the Acts of the Apostles. The letters of St. Paul are excellent material both for study and for contemplation. We can proceed from the Acts of the Apostles and go into the Letters of St. Paul. The Acts are written as the history of salvation and more authenticity is given to the Letters of St. Paul. A great deal of continuity is contained within the letters of St. Paul.
Father Peter suggested using the map in our Bibles to help us in viewing the various journeys of St. Paul in his work as a missionary. The first missionary journey of St. Paul was to Antioch and Syria. St. Paul traveled to various synagogues after Jesus had been dead for approximately 13 years. Acts 14 and 16 both gives us excellent summaries of his missionary journeys out of Israel.
In Acts 14, questions are raised concerning whether or not the advent of Christianity will replace the current Jewish law and how much the new Christian faith will have continuity with the Jewish faith.
In Acts 16, St. Paul begins his very extensive writing career during his stay at Ephesus. St. Paul later travels to Rome.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
This is Fun!
Hi Everyone!
I'm here now, and likeing what I'm seeing!
God Bless you all, and may we together gain a richer enlightenment!
Love,
NancyClaire
I'm here now, and likeing what I'm seeing!
God Bless you all, and may we together gain a richer enlightenment!
Love,
NancyClaire
Schedule Confirmation
Just to confirm for you all. On Monday Night Fr. Gabriel Patil will be leading the study speaking on Paul's theology and themes.
Check out the new Poll to the left!
GB
Fr Pete
Check out the new Poll to the left!
GB
Fr Pete
Friday, July 4, 2008
Brief Writing About Saint Paul the Apostle
Below is a brief writing about of Saint Paul the Apostle taken from "Butler's Lives of the Saints.
Of all the saints with whom we are made acquainted with through the pages of Holy Writ, St. Paul is the most intimately known to us. We possess not merely an exact external record of his doings, furnished by his disciple St. Luke, in the Acts of the Apostles, but we have his incomparable revelation of self in his letters, which while always prompted by no other purpose than to benefit those to whom he writes, lay bare his very soul. It would be difficult, without transcribing a great part of the New Testament, to draw a faithful portrait of the character of the Apostle of the Gentiles; and the New Testament it may assumed, is available to all. St. Luke records a brief summary of St. Paul's activities in the last 15 Chapters of the Acts of the Apostles.
Hopefully the above will be a bit helpful to us as we study the writings of St. Paul under the tutelage of Father Peter.
Of all the saints with whom we are made acquainted with through the pages of Holy Writ, St. Paul is the most intimately known to us. We possess not merely an exact external record of his doings, furnished by his disciple St. Luke, in the Acts of the Apostles, but we have his incomparable revelation of self in his letters, which while always prompted by no other purpose than to benefit those to whom he writes, lay bare his very soul. It would be difficult, without transcribing a great part of the New Testament, to draw a faithful portrait of the character of the Apostle of the Gentiles; and the New Testament it may assumed, is available to all. St. Luke records a brief summary of St. Paul's activities in the last 15 Chapters of the Acts of the Apostles.
Hopefully the above will be a bit helpful to us as we study the writings of St. Paul under the tutelage of Father Peter.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
June 30, 2008 Bible Study
On June 30, 2008 under the guidance of Father Peter Calabrese the members of the Fatima Shrine Bible Study were pleased to begin a study of the writings of St. Paul the Apostle. Father Peter noted that for the Barnabites; June 30 is a special day because of the observance of the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul.
Father Peter noted that St. Paul is an exciting scriptual character. Father Peter suggested to us that we read the article written by Fitzmeyer in the Jerome Biblical Commentary if we are interested in a good summary of the writings of St. Paul.
Father Peter kindly gave us a chronology of the life of St. Paul which we will be able to use in our study of the writings of St. Paul. Father noted that the time chart which he gave to us is a very good to synchronize events in the life of Saint Paul.
Father noted Galations Chapter 1 Verses 13-23 and also noted Philippians Chapters 3, 5, and 6 as well as Corinthians Chapter 7 in which St. Paul talks about marriage. Some scholars believe that Saint Paul may be numbering himself among the widowers here.
Father noted that Second Corinthians and Romans 15 as a series of autobiographical sketches of St. Paul to give us an idea of whom he was. Our study will include much that is contained in Galations. Galations 1-17 gives us a lot of detail about St. Paul as does the Book of Thessalonians Timothy and Titus.
Father Peter noted that St. Paul is an exciting scriptual character. Father Peter suggested to us that we read the article written by Fitzmeyer in the Jerome Biblical Commentary if we are interested in a good summary of the writings of St. Paul.
Father Peter kindly gave us a chronology of the life of St. Paul which we will be able to use in our study of the writings of St. Paul. Father noted that the time chart which he gave to us is a very good to synchronize events in the life of Saint Paul.
Father noted Galations Chapter 1 Verses 13-23 and also noted Philippians Chapters 3, 5, and 6 as well as Corinthians Chapter 7 in which St. Paul talks about marriage. Some scholars believe that Saint Paul may be numbering himself among the widowers here.
Father noted that Second Corinthians and Romans 15 as a series of autobiographical sketches of St. Paul to give us an idea of whom he was. Our study will include much that is contained in Galations. Galations 1-17 gives us a lot of detail about St. Paul as does the Book of Thessalonians Timothy and Titus.
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