Adult Faith Formation, February 4th -- The History of the Popes -- Session 2, Popes Under the Time of Persecution

 We continue our study of the Popes throughout the history of the Church. We look to the Popes from St Peter through Emperor Constantine's conversion and Pope Sylvester. 

Adult Faith Formation, January 28th -- The History of the Popes -- Session 1, Introduction to the Papacy

 In this course, we will consider the Popes throughout the history of the Church. Over around eight classes, we will consider the good popes, the bad popes, and also the anti-pope imposters. We will also have the occasion to discuss some of theology of the papacy and also many of the details regarding how papal elections (conclaves) work today!

Session 1 -- Introduction to the Papacy, Papal Elections, the First Popes

Sunday Sermon, February 2nd -- The Presentation of Jesus and Simeon's Nunc Dimitri's. (Candlemas Sermon)

 We have the great joy of celebrating the Feast of Mary's Purification (also, the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and Candlemas) on Sunday!  In this sermon, we discuss the way in which both Jesus and Mary fulfill the Old Testament - our Lord submits to the Law even though he does not need to be redeemed by the offering of the Law, and Mary submits to the Purification Rites even though she needs no purification after the miraculous birth of Jesus.

We also consider the Nunc Dimittis prayer of Simeon, the third of the Gospel Canticles (the other two are the Benedictus of Zechariah, and the Magnificat of Our Lady). These Canticles have a special place in the Liturgy of the Church, in The Divine Office or Liturgy of the Hours. Simeon's Canticle is sung in Compline or Night Prayer.

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Sunday Sermon, January 26 -- The Inspiration of Sacred Scripture

 We discuss the inspiration of the Bible, and especially how the Holy Spirit works in and through the human authors of the Bible while still respecting their individual personalities and freedom.

We also discuss what makes a book to be part of Sacred Scripture.

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Sunday Sermon, January 19 -- The Wedding Feast of Cana

 Commentary on the miraculous changing of water into wine at the Wedding Feast of Cana from the second chapter of the Gospel of John.

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