Wednesday, February 22, 2012

The Journey of a Lifetime...

Thursday evenings at 7 PM we will host a viewing of Fr. Robert Barron’s “Catholicism” Series, an illustration of the beauty and truth of the Catholic Faith in breathtaking, high-definition cinematography. 

From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda, from the glorious shrines of Italy, France and Spain, to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the mystery of Catholicism is revealed.  Each evening, one hour episode from the “Catholicism” series followed by informal discussion. 
 
Catholicism” Series begins this Thursday, February 23 at 7 PM in the rectory meeting room.  Please use the front door.  No cost to attend.  All welcome!

In Episode One, “Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man,” we journey with Fr. Robert Barron to the mysterious and sacred sites of the Holy Land.  From Caesarea Phillipi, to the Sea of Galilee, to Jerusalem and finally to the eternal city of Rome, Fr. Barron illuminates the Catholic Faith’s conviction that Jesus of Nazareth is the promised Messiah and the revelation of God become man in Christ.  

Looking ahead...

Thusrday, March 1:    Episode 2 (Happy Are We: The Teachings of Jesus)
Thursday, March 8:    Episode 3 (The Ineffable Mystery of God: That Than Which Nothing Greater can be Thought)
Thursday, March 15:    Episode 4 (Our Tainted Nature's Solitary Boast: Mary, Mother of God)
Thursday, March 22:   Episode 5 (The Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul and the Missionary Adventure)

(Episodes 6 to 10 to be scheduled after Easter)

Check out the video clip below for a small sampling of the series: