In this class, we consider 3 and 4 Maccabees, as well as other books which were important for the Jews around the time of Jesus as well as for the early Christians. We also briefly discuss the other deuterocanonical books in the Catholic Bible.
Nov 15, 2025
Sunday Sermon, November 9th -- The Significance of The Lateran Basilica (Dedication of St John Lateran)
The Lateran Basilica was dedicated in 324 AD - the first church inside the walls of the City of Rome and first Basilica ever built in Church History - the Cathedral of Rome, and mother and head of all the Churches of the world.
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Nov 7, 2025
Adult Faith Formation, The Books of Maccabees -- November 4, Session 4 -- The Prophecy of Daniel, Maccabees and the Messiah
In this class, we review the book of Daniel, with a special focus on how the prophecies of this book are partly fulfilled in the time of the Maccabees. We also discuss the portions of Daniel which are deuterocanonical, and the various languages present in the book.
Sunday Sermon, November 2nd -- How Not to Be a Forgotten Soul in Purgatory
In the unusual circumstance of celebrating All Souls' Day on a Sunday, we consider the nature of purgatory but especially focus on how to avoid becoming a poor forgotten soul in purgatory.
How not to become a forgotten soul in purgatory:
1) Believe in purgatory (be a Catholic).
2) Surround yourself with family and friends who believe in purgatory and will pray for you. Join a Catholic parish where the people pray for those who have died.
3) Ask for prayers and Masses to be offered in your behalf after you die. Let your funeral be a true Catholic funeral that reminds people to pray for you (not just a celebration of life). Set aside some of your own funds for Masses to be said for you.
4) Have devotion to Mary: The Brown Scapular, the Rosary, the First Saturdays. Also, have a devotion to the souls in purgatory and pray for them yourself during your life.
5) Finally, remember that we do not have to go to purgatory - we can just be saints, and go straight to heaven. Purgatory is not necessary, if only we are willing to follow God perfectly in this life.
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Oct 30, 2025
Adult Faith Formation, The Books of Maccabees -- October 28, Session 3 -- The Second Book of Maccabees
In this class, we review 2 Maccabees - discussing both the history of the composition and authorship of the book, as well as the chapter by chapter account of the book.
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