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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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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The parable of the pharisee and the tax collector reminds us of the importance of confession.
The acts of the penitent are: contrition, confession, and satisfaction. We discuss what each of these entails. Finally, we discuss the history of the Church and how the different aspects of confession have been emphasized in different eras of Church history.
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Because All Saints Day falls on a Saturday, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation in our Diocese this year.
There is a typo in the bulletin - the correct parish schedule is as follows:
Friday, October 31 -- 7am daily Mass. Confessions are 4:30-5:30pm, followed by devotions. NO 5:30pm Mass.
Saturday, November 1st -- 9am Sung Latin Mass (All Saints). Confessions 4:30-5:30pm. Saturday evening Mass 5:30pm (All Souls).
Sunday, November 2nd -- 9am Solemn Mass (All Souls), 11:30am Low Mass (All Souls).
In this class, we discuss the authorship and composition of 1 Maccabees, as well as commenting chapter by chapter in the book.