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From the St. Paul Center- Rome & Assisi Pilgrimage!Dr. Scott Hahn: The Eternal City May 23 - June 1, 2010 - For more details, go here. […]
- The Paschal MysteryDr. Scott Hahn: - March of 2010 forces a columnist into a predicament. On the one hand, I’d like to talk about Lent — especially since so many have been experiencing a “long Lent” through the economic recession. On the other hand, much of Holy Week also falls in March, and it would seem wrong not to emphasize this most solemn part of the Church’s year. But i […]
- Rome Sweet HomeDr. Scott Hahn: - Once upon a time, in a book title, I referred to Rome as “Sweet Home.” It’s a phrase that doesn’t grow old for me. After a quarter-century as a Catholic, I’ve lived here as much as I’ve lived anywhere. It’s home. When I say “Rome,” of course, I’m talking about this great Church — wherever we may encounter her: in a small town in Nebraska, o […]
- Hope Springs EternalMatthew Leonard: - I have to admit to feeling a bit down this morning upon the realization that Christmastide is over and we have now entered Winter Ordinary Time (insert sigh). Driving to the office through the snow, I reflected that this part of the liturgical year is almost too well-named. Indeed, the first “ordinary” days of work and school after the Chr […]
- You Say You Want a Resolution?Dr. Scott Hahn: - The year turns, and it’s time for us to take stock. But taking stock is not enough, as you and I well know. Once we’ve sized up the previous year, we need to make resolutions. Once we know what’s working well, we pledge to make it even better. When we see something that needs to be changed, then we make like a linesman at a bowl game – and […]
- A True BlessingSt. Paul Center: - It may have been our most successful Letter and Spirit Conference ever. On November 6 and 7, priests, scholars, and lay people from around the country gathered in Crafton, PA, to probe the mysteries of “Priesthood and Blessing.” Joining us were 65 seminarians from 7 seminaries and dozens of dioceses. It was by far the highest number of sem […]
- Signs of LifeDr. Scott Hahn: - I’ve been a Catholic for almost a quarter-century, and still I marvel at the richness of the life we share. We’re borne along in this life by a sacred tradition, a primal element of customs of prayer. We pray with our hearts and minds, our souls and bodies. We pray with our posture and gestures, our words and silence, with water and wool, w […]
- A Lamp Unto My FeetMatthew Leonard: - At a recent Wednesday audience, Benedict XVI invited us all to “nourish our existence with the Word of God, for example, through more attentive listening to the readings and the Gospel, especially in Sunday Mass. Moreover,” he continued, “it is important to reserve a certain time every day for meditation of the Bible, so that the Word of G […]
- Journey Through Scripture in Green BayMatthew Leonard: - Journey Through Scripture diocesan training is sure keeping us busy. Two weeks after finishing up Toledo we headed way up north to the Diocese of Green Bay for Bible and the Sacraments presenter training. It’s always a fun bunch in Green Bay and they were really energized by our study of the sacraments. In fact, the group was almost as ex […]
- The Creed: Gateway to GraceDr. Scott Hahn: - The Creed is both a prayer at Catholic Mass, and a basic catechetical instruction. It’s the statement of Catholic beliefs. What is a creed? Why do Catholics and other Christians need a creed? Here’s a look at how the creed developed and how it is crucial for Catholics today. Singer-songwriter Rich Mullins won lasting fame with a series of c […]
- St. John - The Sacramental GospelDr. Scott Hahn: In this six-part series taught by Dr. Scott Hahn at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He unpacks for us some of the vast riches of the Gospel of John. You can listen online or download the talks to your computer or mp3 player. […]
- Covenant and CommunionDr. Scott Hahn: - In some ways it seems like yesterday I was hailing—in this very column—the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as supreme pontiff of the Church. I noted that he was the first world-class biblical theologian to be elevated to the papacy. I observed that he was probably the first pope since St. Peter to be so steeped in the doctrine of the […]
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The Understanding the Scriptures Podcast
Introduction The Understanding the Scriptures Podcast is composed of 30 episodes with each episode having a length between 72 and 80... -
Ch. 1 – What Is the Bible?
We kick off this exciting Bible course by describing the sacred, inspired nature of the Bible, which is a quality... -
Ch. 2 – The Old Testament
We take a closer look at the golden thread that holds the Bible and all of Salvation History together: the... -
Ch. 3 – The Creation of the World
We focus upon the language and structure of the first three chapters of the Book of Genesis. This allows... -
Ch. 4 – The Early World
We go through Chapters 4 through 11 in the Book of Genesis. The author of Genesis contrasts the descendants of... -
Ch. 5 – Abraham, Our Father
The remainder of Salvation History is foretold in the three covenants God successively formed with Abram in Genesis 15, with... -
Ch. 6 – The Patriarchs
We study the Biblical account from the end of Abraham’s life through the end of the Book of Genesis when... -
Ch. 7 – The Exodus
We delve into an explanation of the background to the narrative in the Book of Exodus, which in turn sheds... -
Ch. 8 – The Law
We begin where the last lesson left off with the Sinai Covenant wherein God enters into a solemn covenant relationship... -
Ch. 9 – The Rise of the Kingdom
We cover the history of salvation between the 40 years of Israel’s wilderness wanderings and the rise of King Saul... -
Ch. 10 – The Kingdom of David
We begin with the ascension of Saul to the throne of kingship over all 12 tribes of Israel in the... -
Ch. 11 – Wise King Solomon
We review the defining characteristics of the Davidic Covenant before moving into the reign of King Solomon. Bethsheba, whose... -
Ch. 12 – The Divided Kingdom
We cover First and Second Kings, showing how the united Davidic Kingdom under Solomon split in 930 B.C. when Solomon... -
Ch. 13 – Conquest and Exile
We come to understand how the Deuteronomic curses (outlined in the Book of Deuteronomy) are fulfilled in both the Northern... -
Ch. 14 – A Remnant Returns
We take a look at some of the key Old Testament prophetic passages that foretell the restoration of all Israel... -
Ch. 15 – Revolt of the Maccabees
We view of the history between when the exiled Jews first began to return to the Holy Land (i.e. Palestine)... -
Ch. 16 – The World of the New Testament
We go over the various religious groups in the Holy Land both when Jesus was born and when he went... -
Ch. 17 – The New Testament
An introduction to the 27 books of the New Testament is given. We look at who wrote the 4... -
Ch. 18 – The Incarnation
We begin with an explanation of the Christological definition formulated at the Ecumenical Council of Chalcedon in 451 A.D. (a... -
Ch. 19 – What Jesus Did
We uncover the deeper meaning behind the baptism of Jesus, his temptation in the desert wilderness, the Wedding at Cana... -
Ch. 20 – What Jesus Taught
We come to better understand what Jesus says in Mark’s Gospel: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God... -
Ch. 21 – The Cup of Consummation
We delve into the theme of Jesus as the New Passover lamb. We are told in the Gospels that the... -
Ch. 22 – The Resurrection
We begin speaking of the resurrection of Jesus not with the Gospel narratives, nor with St. Paul’s testimony of the... -
Ch. 23 – Jesus Fulfills the Old Testament
We discuss how Jesus perfectly fulfills the Old Testament in two main ways: (1) Jesus fulfills various Old Testament foretypes... -
Ch. 24 – The Birth of the Church
We come to understand how the birth of the Church is none other than the restoration of the Davidic Kingdom... -
Ch. 25 – Reaching Out to All Nations
We look back at the whole of Salvation History to better understand God’s purpose for Israel, which is to be... -
Ch. 26 – Paul, An Apostle
We look at the person, history, and theology of one of the greatest saints in the 2,000 year history of... -
Ch. 27 – The New Kingdom
We reexamine the 12 characteristics of the Davidic Kingdom in the Old Testament. Since the New Covenant is a... -
Ch. 28 – The Catholic Church in Scripture
We divide the lesson into four parts. First, we discuss the historical meaning of the term catholic. While it literally... -
Ch. 29 – The End of History
We go through the historical context surrounding St. John’s Apocalypse, which is also known as “Revelation” – the final book... -
Ch. 30 – How to Read the Bible
We wrap up the Understanding the Scriptures Bible course by learning how to read and interpret Scripture faithfully. We...