St. Paul, Steward of the Mysteries
Created by Father Mitch Pacwa, S.J., this study was written for the yearlong celebration honoring St. Paul which began June 29, 2008. Many existing small groups will want to participate in this jubilee by studying St. Paul through materials such as this. This particular study focuses on St. Paul’s teachings about the sacraments. In a familiar pattern, this study consists of a single booklet presenting six sessions titled: To be One with Christ: St. Paul on Baptism; To be Forgiven: St. Paul on Baptism and Reconciliation; To be Sealed with the Holy Spirit: St. Paul on Confirmation; The Breaking of the Bread: St. Paul on the Eucharist; Offering Sacrifice: St. Paul on Holy Orders; To Become One Flesh: St. Paul on Matrimony. Each session uses Fr. Pacwa’s commentaries and sidebar stories to lead participants through Sacred Scripture in exploring a given sacrament, and includes discussion questions and points for personal reflection. The booklet also contains suggestions for small group use. This study can be purchased from the OEC (OEC@straphael.org) for $6 each or directly from Our Sunday Visitor Publishing (www.osv.com).
Connection to St. Paul
Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed this year to be a Jubilee Year of St. Paul. The Evangelical Catholic wrote these materials using some of Paul's most famous passages of Scripture. Each session also relates the week's topic to a captivating narrative from St. Paul's adventurous life. Topics include Love, Temptation, Virtue, Suffering, Spirit, and Church. The sessions are written to help participants discover the Word of God presented to us through St. Paul's inspiring writings and to relate them to everyday life through discussion. This study can be purchased from the OEC or directly from the Evangelical Catholic (www.EvangelicalCatholic.org) for $5 each.
Paul: Contending for the Faith
First a persecutor, then a champion of the Church; blinded and struck down only to see and stand tall. Thrill in the story of Paul, Contending for the Faith
Zealous for the God of Israel, Saul of Tarsus pursued murderous threats against the disciples of Jesus. But Saul’s zeal was turned upside down when he was knocked from his “high horse” and humbled by the hand of God.
Join the adventure as Stephen Ray, best-selling author and popular Bible teacher, takes you on the road with St. Paul through Israel, Syria, Turkey, Greece and Italy. Fall from a horse in the desert and dangle over the Damascus Wall in a basket. Cling to driftwood in the sea and stride along ancient Roman roads.
You’ll better understand the life, ministry, and sufferings of Paul the Apostle. You’ll appreciate the gift of salvation and the Jewish roots of the Catholic Church. All this and more in a fast-paced, energetic biography, travel documentary, Bible study, apologetics and Church history study all rolled into one remarkable adventure! Comprehensive study guide included. shop.catholic-convert.com/p-17-paul-contending-for-the-faith.aspx
St. Paul
Unite yourselves with Christ! Let Pope Benedict XVI teach you how to share the gift of Christ with the world like St. Paul did. Every page has a thought from the Pope about St. Paul's life and writings. Use the space in the book to record your own thoughts. Read, grow your biblical literacy, and dive into St. Paul's writings. A book for everyone seeking Christ.
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