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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 282 EAN: 9781592764204 ISBN: 1592764207 Label: Our Sunday Visitor Manufacturer: Our Sunday Visitor Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 96 Publication Date: May 02, 2008 Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor Studio: Our Sunday Visitor Editorial Review: Product Description: Immerse yourself in the person of the Apostle Paul--heroic in his martyr's death--but so recognizably human in his conversion story and subsequent letters to the faithful. Gain fresh insights into your own personal growth potential through the Scripture of St. Paul:
Whether you use this guide for personal study, interactive journaling, or study with a group, you will find its format concise and easy to follow. Self-assessment charts invite you to test your knowledge of biblical passages, helping you retain what you learn. Average Rating:
 Rating: - St. Paul and the Sacraments of the Catholic ChurchFather Mitch Pacwa, Jesuit priest and popular host of programs on EWTN television, invites you to immerse yourself in the writings of St. Paul and discover their relevance nearly two thousand years later. Fr. Pacwa explores the central teachings of the Catholic Church, most specifically those associated with six of the seven sacraments, in this easy-to-follow book. The format is exceptionally inviting whether you are reading alone or as part of a Bible Study group. In each of the six ... Read More Rating: - St Paul, Jubilee Year of the Apostle PaulExcellent Bible study for Catholics. Through scripture, author Father Mitch Pacwa helps Catholics to draw a deeper of understanding of their faith and the sacramets. Using the New and Old Testament readings of Paul through the eyes of this scripture scholar brings great insight and understanding to those who complete the study. Rating: - Praise for its style and formatIn addition to what other reviewers have written, allow me to add a note about this book's style and format. Fr. Pacwa respects the intelligence of his readers, and doesn't hesitate to introduce deep theological points and insights, using etymology and history to explain them. Decades of preaching these concepts to a wide variety of audiences no doubt helps him do so. Likewise, the format is not of the "What-the-readings-mean-to-me" variety. Fr. Pacwa takes a cognitive approach to instruction, and ... Read More Rating: - Great Resource of Year of Saint PaulThis book written by Father Mitch Pacwa, of EWTN fame was specifically written for the Year of Saint Paul. Written and presented in a way that makes it very intereactive, Fr. Mitch presents Saint Paul's teaching on six of the seven Sacraments. Each of these chapters/sessions delves into what Saint Paul taught and its relevance for us today. The book also includes a checklist/reading guide to aid those who would like to read through the Pauline corpus during the Year of Saint Paul. The list is designed ... Read More Rating: - Paul's letters: the oldest documents of the Catholic faithFather Pacwa is a biblical scholar of remarkable depth, but he's also a preacher who can communicate to ordinary people. He has produced something remarkable here: a profound synthesis of St. Paul's thinking on a variety of subjects, but in a form that's digestible for parish groups and home Bible studies. His special focus is the Church's sacraments, but he also touches upon other doctrinal, moral, and disciplinary issues. With this overview, we can recognize our present-day parishes in the congregations of ... Read More |
