Faith Seeking Understanding Lenten Reflection Series
February 01, 2010
Here is the schedule of topics for the Wednesdays in Lent. We'll discuss the Father of the Church guided by Pope Bendict's reflections, Aquilina's guide and add a dash of church and world history, art, and theology. It should be fun and informative. The "reading lite" column is for those who don't have the time or interest to read all the chapters.
Church Fathers From Clement of Rome to Augustine, Pope Benedict XVI. Ignatius Press, 2008.
Companion Guide to Pope Benedict’s The Fathers, Mike Aquilina. Our Sunday Visitor, 2008.
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Date |
Topic |
Readings |
Reading Lite |
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February 24 |
The Beginnings of the Church |
Aquilina, pp. 7-28 Benedict, pp. 7-20 |
Clement |
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March 3 |
Apologists and Martyrs |
Aquilina, pp. 29-44 Benedict, pp. 21-52 |
Tertullian |
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March 10 |
The Peace of the Church |
Aquilina, pp. 45-60 Benedict, pp. 22-96 |
Athanasius of Alexandria |
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March 17 |
The Christian Empire |
Aquilina, pp. 61-72 Benedict, pp. 97-121 |
John Chrysostom |
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March 24 |
Order in the Midst of Chaos |
Aquilina, pp. 73-88 Benedict, pp. 122-166 |
Jerome |
We’ll gather in the St. Michael’s Media Room in the school at 7:00 PM. Call to reserve a copy of both books; $20 donation requested.