Most Tuesdays, 6:45 PM – Mystagogy! Biblical Conversations with God: As a Person Speaks to a Friend
Mystagogy: Biblical Conversations with God: As a Person Speaks to a Friend
The first series of Mystagogy this year will consider some of the numerous dialogues God had with His people in the Scriptures. From Adam and Eve, to Moses and the Prophets, to the Gospels, where practically every interaction is a conversation with God, the Word made flesh. Guided by Fr. Francis, these interactions will lead us to ponder the meaning of prayer, a right understanding of God and ourselves, the history of salvation, and key themes of Biblical interpretation.
The sessions are as follows:
October 22
“Count the Stars”: The Faith of Abraham (Genesis 15)
October 29
Moses, God’s Friend: “Please Let Me Know Your Ways” (Exodus 33:7-23)
November 5
No class — election day
November 12
Joshua and Gideon: “Are you one of us or one of our enemies?”
(Joshua 5:13 – 6:5 and Judges 6:11 – 24)
November 19
The Miracle of Fruitfulness: “You will conceive and bear a son.” (Judges 13)
November 26
God’s Promise to Solomon “Whatever you ask I shall give you.” (1 Kings 3:4-15)
December 3
The Call and Response of the First Disciples (John 1:35-51)
December 10
Jesus, Nicodemus and the Apostles: Metaphor and Mystery (John 3:1-15 and Mark 8:14-21)
December 17
The Two Blind Rebels (Matthew 20:29-34)
Christmas Break
January 14
St Paul’s Christian Initiation: “Who are you, sir?” (Acts 9:1-19)
January 21
The Visions of St. Peter and Cornelius: Religion and Food (Acts 10:1-16)