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.
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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.
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