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Fall 2024 Catholic Bible Study Sessions
Tuesdays, 9:35–10:25 a.m. (after Mass & Rosary)
Anabel Taylor Hall, G19/22 (Catholic Community Lounge/Library)
Led by Matthew Hall
There will be two 5-week sessions. Come and go, mix and match as you please. JUST SHOW UP!
Tuesdays don't work for you?- Email Matthew Hall ([email protected]) to suggest another time. You will be matched with others with the same preference.
- If you are interested in starting a student-led bible study in a dorm, please DO SO. You do not need permission, but if you want help do not hesitate to reach out to Matthew for support with materials and preparation!
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Session 1: Bible Basics
Key moments in the Old Covenant interpreted in light of the New Covenant in Christ Jesus.
Recommended but not required:
John Bergsma, Bible Basics for Catholics (Ave Maria Press).
Session 1 Dates:
9/3/24 Creation
9/10/24 Noah
9/17/24 Abraham
9/24/24 Moses
10/1/24 David
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Session 2: PsalmsThe spirituality of the Psalms, the gold standard for learning "the way to praise God, and the fitting words in which to bless him." (St. Athanasius)
Recommended: The Abbey Psalms and Canticles (USCCB/Magnificat Press).
Copies are available from the Cornell Catholic offices for a $5 suggested donation.
Session 2 Dates:
10/29/24 Overview & Psalm 8
11/5/24 Pss. 95 & 66 (Remembrance)
11/12/24 Pss. 51 & 42 (Sin and Exile)
11/19/24 Pss. 22 & 98 (Hope)
11/26/24 Share Your Favorite Psalm
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Past Bible Studies
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Michael Pakaluk, The Memoirs of St. Peter (Regnery Gateway, 2022). This study of the Gospel of Mark uses a new translation that captures the "breaking-news," breathless quality of the Gospel of Mark.
Ran in: Spring 2024
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This Gospel of Mark study uses the New American Bible, Revised Edition notes and Mary Healy's excellent and accessible Catholic verse-by-verse commentary.
Ran in:
Fall 2023
Spring 2023
Spring 2022
Fall 2021
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An extended meditation on salvation history through the eyes of Holy Mother Church
Ran in:
Spring 2022
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Perspectives on:
- Sacred Tradition
- Canon of Scripture
- Literal and Spiritual (allegorical, moral, anagogical) Senses of Scripture
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