Lesson Seven: Dealing with Immorality

Sounds juicy, doesn't it? This is quite an interesting lesson, but probably not what you think. On the first read through, you might be inclined to misinterpret Paul's intent. (It sounds like the Corinthians did the same thing when Paul sent them an earlier letter.) As you begin to study the passage, however, I think you will see that Paul only has his fellow Christian's best interests at heart. I also think that once again, you will find that as Catholics, we may interpret this chapter differently than someone of another faith might. This should lead to some good discussion. There will be a lot to cover before we can treat ourselves to lunch, so come prepared.

Speaking of lunch, I hope everyone can join us. If you need directions or a ride, please give me a call or speak up at our meeting, and we'll work something out. Our Christmas lunch is a fun way to get to know each other a little better, so I encourage everyone to try and make it.

See you on Thursday. (Pssst. Check out the post just below this for a great Advent resource.)

Lesson Seven Study Guide

Happy Thanksgiving!

No, I don't have the study guide ready yet, but as I'm taking a few minutes to enjoy a cup of coffee before I get the bird in the oven, I thought that I would check my emails and post a link that I thought you might like for Advent.

American Catholic Radio has done online Lenten Radio Retreats for a few years, and now this year they have recorded their first Advent Radio Retreats. There is one 28 minute recording for each week. You can listen to them on your computer or load them on an iPod or other MP3 player to make them more portable. I think you'll enjoy them.

Advent Radio Retreat

Lesson Six Update

There isn't one.

When I compiled my notes for this lesson, there wasn't enough to bother to make a separate sheet.

Our next meeting is on December 4. After we get together up at church, we'll enjoy lunch.
Have a great week. I'll get the new lesson posted as soon as it's finished.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Lesson Six: Apostles of Christ

I am truly hoping that this week's study guide will help you with your lesson, rather than confuse you. It was difficult to find the right words for what I think Paul was trying to convey in the fourth chapter of his letter to the Corinthians. This difficulty usually arises when the Catholic interpretation of a passage of scripture may be slightly different from the Protestant interpretation that is laid out in our LifeChange text. We'll try and sort it all out at our next meeting.

Right now, I need to go do something shallow and rest my brain.
See you on November 20.

Study Guide Lesson Six: Apostles of Christ

Lesson Five Follow Up

It's snowing outside, and I'm not really sure how I feel about that. Maybe it's a test to see how I "bear patiently with things that can't be avoided." Can you get an indulgence just for living in Minnesota?

If you want to read more about indulgences and avoiding purgatory, these are the links for the sources I used in my notes:
Myths About Indulgences
How To Avoid Purgatory

Our next Bible Study meeting is on November 2o when we will be discussing Lesson 6. Then, believe it or not, our following meeting on December 4 is the last meeting that we'll have before our Christmas break. Let's plan to continue our tradition of going out to lunch that day. If you have a suggestion for a location, let us know at the next meeting, and I'll get that set up for us. See you then.

Lesson Five Notes