Session 9 was held on Tuesday, August 26th from 7:15 to 8:45 pm. Msgr. Jim presided. There was a good turnout with 16 tables even though the Democratic National Convention was in progress. See Msgr.’s notes.
Today we cover Titus and the two letters to Timothy in our last session.
These 9 sessions have covered the thirteen letters like “a tour of Disneyland form the monorail”. Please read the letters yourself—at least one.
Monday 9/22 at 7pm St Denis presents “St Paul in His Own Words” in the Church (flyer).
October/November—maybe continuing the study of St Paul. Watch the bulletin for details.
Timothy
1 and 2 Timothy are a separate group of letters from the others. They were most likely written by disciples. They differ in style and language form the other letters—most noticeably by being written to people, not churches. These three are often called the “pastoral epistles”.
Timothy was a “companion” of St Paul.
1 Timothy is devoted to matters of Church organization, behavioral guidelines, etc.
It was most likely written between 1 and 2 Corinthians while Paul was traveling the Aegean region.
The letter is only 6 chapters long. Msgr. reviewed the outline.
2 Timothy
The most “Pauline” of the pastoral letters.
A letter of encouragement to Timothy with personal references—could be the work of Paul.
The theme is the need to be faithful and steadfast.
Paul is concerned for the young Churches—lest they be led astray by false teachers.
Only 4 chapters.
Titus
Only 3 chapters.
Titus was developing the Church on Crete—a church which Paul never visited.
Covers Church organization, the threat of false teachers (still relevant today), the need for faithful to lead orderly, respectable lives.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
St Paul Session #7--August 12, 2008
Session 7 was held on Tuesday, August 12th from 7:15 to 8:45 pm. Fr. Sebastian presided. There was a good turnout. See Father’s notes.
St Paul as a great diplomat—different letters written to address Church problems being faced at the time, and providing Paul’s solutions/explanations.
Today we are covering the 2nd half of the letter to the Romans.
First, let’s revisit the 1st half of Romans;
Paul was shifting his mission from the East to the East—to Spain, and seeking the support of the Roman Church.
But. the Roman Church was suspicious of Paul, so this letter was written before his visit to Rome.
He knew that martyrdom was likely soon and he wanted to document his teachings.
Emperor Claudius expelled the Jewish Christians from Rome in 49 AD, but they were back by 54 AD.
Paul wanted them to understand Christian charity.
His view was that ALL fall short of glory and need the gospel (1/20).
The three pillars of the Jewish Christians were; land, temple, and the law. There was “no need” for Jesus.
Salvation means wholeness. And wholeness is due to relationships in 3 different areas of our lives;
Interpersonal (us)
Intrapersonal (others)
God
Sin disfigures our image as a child of God;
Causes Conversion;
Selfishness Awareness
Separation Acceptance
Starvation Action
Sensuality Appeal
Sub-Human Behavior
Fascination=Attraction
Father included many jokes and stories—borrow the video from the pastoral office to see and hear!
Kinds of Love:
Eros Attraction
Agape unmotivated—finding good in another
Why did the chosen people (Israel) reject Jesus—is this a failure of God’s plan?
Paul explains why it was not a failure.
The family tree or hierarchy of biblical characters is discussed form Adam and Eve through Abraham to Moses.
Paul says that Worship is the whole activity of our lives—service--
St Paul as a great diplomat—different letters written to address Church problems being faced at the time, and providing Paul’s solutions/explanations.
Today we are covering the 2nd half of the letter to the Romans.
First, let’s revisit the 1st half of Romans;
Paul was shifting his mission from the East to the East—to Spain, and seeking the support of the Roman Church.
But. the Roman Church was suspicious of Paul, so this letter was written before his visit to Rome.
He knew that martyrdom was likely soon and he wanted to document his teachings.
Emperor Claudius expelled the Jewish Christians from Rome in 49 AD, but they were back by 54 AD.
Paul wanted them to understand Christian charity.
His view was that ALL fall short of glory and need the gospel (1/20).
The three pillars of the Jewish Christians were; land, temple, and the law. There was “no need” for Jesus.
Salvation means wholeness. And wholeness is due to relationships in 3 different areas of our lives;
Interpersonal (us)
Intrapersonal (others)
God
Sin disfigures our image as a child of God;
Causes Conversion;
Selfishness Awareness
Separation Acceptance
Starvation Action
Sensuality Appeal
Sub-Human Behavior
Fascination=Attraction
Father included many jokes and stories—borrow the video from the pastoral office to see and hear!
Kinds of Love:
Eros Attraction
Agape unmotivated—finding good in another
Why did the chosen people (Israel) reject Jesus—is this a failure of God’s plan?
Paul explains why it was not a failure.
The family tree or hierarchy of biblical characters is discussed form Adam and Eve through Abraham to Moses.
Paul says that Worship is the whole activity of our lives—service--
Monday, August 25, 2008
St Paul Session #8
Session 8 was held on Tuesday, August 19th from 7:15 to 8:45 pm. Fr. Dennis presided. There was a good turnout; 16 round tables with 4-6 people per table.
Father noted that next week thee will be a POTLUCK dinner and we should all bring something to eat and arrive earlier; around 7pm.
Father remarked that Pop Benedict is writing a book about Paul and it should be coming out soon.
This jubilee year is a time of parish and personal renewal based on the letters of St. Paul.
The jubilee is celebrating the 2000th anniversary of the birth of St Paul (believed to be 8-10 AD).
Refer to Father’s notes on the letters covered in this session.
2 Thessalonians
The early church in Thessalonica was pre-occupied with the 2nd coming of Christ. A forged letter caused them to believe that the end times had already come (and this was believed to be why they were being persecuted so much).
The end times should be viewed as fullfillment and completeness rather than a time of destruction.
The end times will bring lawlessness and one who is called the Anti-Christ. He is not mentioned much in the Catholic Church, but he will be real.
This letter most likely was not written by Paul, but in his tradition near the end of the 1st century.
WOW = witness, observe, watcher—of our own personal intentions.
Colossians
Written 63-90 AD, not by Paul, but most likely by a disciple using Paul’s name and authority.
Letter is a response to the many false teachers of the time.
Key is that Christ is supreme.
We are challenged to spiritual, personal renewal. We must conquer person sins through love. As we relate to one another, we relate to Christ.
Love, obedience, service—are to be rendered in the Lord, and prayer is the key.
The key to happiness is to be grateful.
Forgiveness is presented as a special challenge to us.
Ephesians
The great letter about the worldwide Church; one, holy catholic, apostolic, cosmic, universal, worldwide community of faith.
Letter most likely not written by Paul around 80-100 AD. Written as if in prison; suffering and afflictions.
We are challenged to avoid vices (bad habits) and put on virtues (good habits).
We should use our words in a constructive way.
This letter includes the famous instructions to wives, husbands, and children.
Father noted that next week thee will be a POTLUCK dinner and we should all bring something to eat and arrive earlier; around 7pm.
Father remarked that Pop Benedict is writing a book about Paul and it should be coming out soon.
This jubilee year is a time of parish and personal renewal based on the letters of St. Paul.
The jubilee is celebrating the 2000th anniversary of the birth of St Paul (believed to be 8-10 AD).
Refer to Father’s notes on the letters covered in this session.
2 Thessalonians
The early church in Thessalonica was pre-occupied with the 2nd coming of Christ. A forged letter caused them to believe that the end times had already come (and this was believed to be why they were being persecuted so much).
The end times should be viewed as fullfillment and completeness rather than a time of destruction.
The end times will bring lawlessness and one who is called the Anti-Christ. He is not mentioned much in the Catholic Church, but he will be real.
This letter most likely was not written by Paul, but in his tradition near the end of the 1st century.
WOW = witness, observe, watcher—of our own personal intentions.
Colossians
Written 63-90 AD, not by Paul, but most likely by a disciple using Paul’s name and authority.
Letter is a response to the many false teachers of the time.
Key is that Christ is supreme.
We are challenged to spiritual, personal renewal. We must conquer person sins through love. As we relate to one another, we relate to Christ.
Love, obedience, service—are to be rendered in the Lord, and prayer is the key.
The key to happiness is to be grateful.
Forgiveness is presented as a special challenge to us.
Ephesians
The great letter about the worldwide Church; one, holy catholic, apostolic, cosmic, universal, worldwide community of faith.
Letter most likely not written by Paul around 80-100 AD. Written as if in prison; suffering and afflictions.
We are challenged to avoid vices (bad habits) and put on virtues (good habits).
We should use our words in a constructive way.
This letter includes the famous instructions to wives, husbands, and children.
St Paul Session #6
Session 6 was held on Tuesday, August 5th from 7:15 to 8:45 pm. Fr. Dennis presided. There was a good turnout; 16 round tables with 4-6 people per table.
Father covered Philemon, which is the shortest letter, and Romans which is the longest letter at 16 chapters and the most theologically developed. See his notes.
Father remarked that by reviewing the letters we get 13 flavors instead of 31!!
Key: Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Romans 1-8:39 covered
Paul wrote it to the Church at Rome before he met them.
We are called to be evangelizers—to share our faith.
The human family is completely lost without Christ; pagans worshipped creatures and creation instead of God.
God is holy and what we strive to be.
Murder can be by our words, not just physically.
Cultivate your internal garden; meditate, pray, and reflect.
Sin is a coercive force penetrating our lives; gives way to spiritual death—alienates us from God
Abraham is a model for Christian believers; someone to look up to.
Right with God; confession provides—relief, peace, and confidence.
Philemon (not filet mignon)
Primary message is how we treat people. Onesimus was a slave but also a Christian, so his master must treat him with respect.
As Christ we are in a new relationship with others. Even the master/slave relationship is changed. How do we accept gays, lesbians, illegals today who are also brothers/sisters in Jesus Christ?
Don’t treat people as invisible or with indifference.
Father covered Philemon, which is the shortest letter, and Romans which is the longest letter at 16 chapters and the most theologically developed. See his notes.
Father remarked that by reviewing the letters we get 13 flavors instead of 31!!
Key: Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Romans 1-8:39 covered
Paul wrote it to the Church at Rome before he met them.
We are called to be evangelizers—to share our faith.
The human family is completely lost without Christ; pagans worshipped creatures and creation instead of God.
God is holy and what we strive to be.
Murder can be by our words, not just physically.
Cultivate your internal garden; meditate, pray, and reflect.
Sin is a coercive force penetrating our lives; gives way to spiritual death—alienates us from God
Abraham is a model for Christian believers; someone to look up to.
Right with God; confession provides—relief, peace, and confidence.
Philemon (not filet mignon)
Primary message is how we treat people. Onesimus was a slave but also a Christian, so his master must treat him with respect.
As Christ we are in a new relationship with others. Even the master/slave relationship is changed. How do we accept gays, lesbians, illegals today who are also brothers/sisters in Jesus Christ?
Don’t treat people as invisible or with indifference.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Holy Card
Hi,
I am trying to find a paper Holy Card for St. Denis.
I haven't had any luck, so I am hoping that you might have some available for purchase.
Or, perhaps you could direct me to where I might find one.
Respectfully,
Beatrice Delja
I am trying to find a paper Holy Card for St. Denis.
I haven't had any luck, so I am hoping that you might have some available for purchase.
Or, perhaps you could direct me to where I might find one.
Respectfully,
Beatrice Delja
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