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Participants spend about (20) minutes a day prayerfully reading and reflecting on an assigned section of the Scriptures. Questions in the study guide direct the reflection, while the commentary provides solid Catholic scholarship that leads to deeper understanding of the Scriptures. Participants gather weekly to pray and then break into small groups share their responses to the assigned questions. A brief lecture follows the small group discussion to clarify the themes of the lesson.
Four essential elements daily personal study, personal and shared prayer, small group sharing and a wrap-up lecture lend balance to the study of Scripture. Little Rock Scripture Study's unique combination of study and prayer allows the information studied and the formation of prayer to lead to a transformation of faith to an active and dynamic faith that has meaning and application to people's lives and overflows to renew their parish community. Contact the Lifelong Faith Formation Office for details.
FALL STUDY: The Gospel According to Mark
Ten sessions: September 29; October 6, 13, 20 & 27; November 3, 10, 17 & 24; and December 1
The earliest account of Jesus' life focuses on the Paschal events and will draw you into an examination of what it means to follow Jesus, even in his suffering. This study of Mark’s Gospel is a “Foundational” study. It is perfect study for first time Bible study students and it is key to understanding the other synoptic Gospels.
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WINTER STUDY: The Letter to the Hebrews
Seven sessions: January 5, 12, 19 & 26, and February 2, 9, & 16
The text as it has been passed down to the present time is internally anonymous, though ancient title headings often attribute it to the Apostle Paul. Tradition attributes the letter to Paul, but the style is noteably different from the rest of Paul's epistlesMost scholars today believe the document was written to prevent apostasy , or the abandonment of the faith by first century converts. Therefore the author writes, "Let us hold fast to our confession"
LENTEN STUDY: The Passion and Ressurection Narratives of Jesus
Seven sessions: February 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; and April 6
This study compares the particular insights found in the passion and resurrection accounts of the four Gospels. Examining these events, the core of our faith, will challenge you to incorporate both the pain of the cross and the hope of the resurrection into daily living.
Materials used have been developed for use in parishes by the Little Rock Scripture Study. The fee for each class is $15. Every student will receive a commentary and a study guide with which to complete the weekly reading assignment. Classes meet on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Church basement. Each class consists of prayer, small group discussion, social time and a closing lecture. This study will be led by Dan Hull, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation here at St. Robert.
For more information, please contact Dan Hull.
