Archaeology and Scripture

What role did God and people like St. Jerome, Bishop Athanasius, Martin Luther and even King James play? Why does a Catholic Bible have seven more books than a Protestant Bible? Why are there so many different translations and how does one find a good Catholic translation? What books should be read first, next, last and why? Come and hear how the Bible happened.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7215 Newlin Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602

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What does the Church teach about the Bible, and how has that teaching evolved over time? Who were the primary influencers on Catholic Biblical thought? How does Catholic theology help us with clear and practical approaches for reading and studying the Bible in small groups?

St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7215 Newlin Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602

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What is Lectio Divina and how can it help anyone pray anything and everything in the Bible? What is the Liturgy of the Hours? How and why should Catholics pray the psalms? How can you use the Bible to speak your deepest desires to God?

St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7215 Newlin Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602

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This session will dig deeper into events from the New Testament where Jesus healed showing not only His love, mercy and compassion for those he healed, but also show the “bigger picture” of those events for your life today. Hear how they are related to your everyday struggles with illness, or challenges that rob you of peace. See how they connect to the “bigger picture” that God has planned for you and your family. This session is about conversion, salvation, and a witness of hope and love to others.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7215 Newlin Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602

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This is the most important book in the Old Testament. Everything afterwards depends on your accurately understanding the very first story here. Explore how this story was originally developed and passed down orally through our Jewish brothers and sisters. What really happened? What are the “takeaways” from this great Story of Salvation?

St. Bruno Church
15740 Citrustree Rd.
Whittier, CA 90603

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The three Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke are very similar yet different. Why do we keep proclaiming them in our Three-Year Liturgical Lectionary? Explore how each of these Synoptic Gospels were formed in their individual communities to explain who Christ was for them. Understanding the background for each, will help you understand how you hear them today in modern-day culture.

St. Bruno Church
15740 Citrustree Rd.
Whittier, CA 90603

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There seems to be a lot of violent events there! Did God intend to wipe out all of humanity in Noah’s Flood? Did God really ask Abraham to kill his son? Did God side with the Israelites in their bloody conquest of Canaan? Does God ever side with anyone who uses violence? Is the God of the Old Testament different from the God of the New Testament? How can you understand these two widely different presentations? Fr. Dave will explain how.

Beatitudes of Our Lord
13013 Santa Gertrudes Ave.
Whittier, CA 90638

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Have you ever wondered what is God’s will for you and how God wants you to live your life in this difficult world? We will explore how Paul’s letter to the Ephesians gives you the answers to how you can live confidently and peacefully in a very hostile world! Learn how to combat these forces and never succumb to any temptations and fall back into your old ways. Learn how to constantly move forward to your reward in Heaven.

St. Bruno Church
15740 Citrustree Rd.
Whittier, CA 90603

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