In order to understand fully what God wanted to communicate to us through the Scriptures, we must first consider what the human authors intended to say. This requires us to be aware of the different circumstances and literary techniques these authors used.
To better understand Scripture, we must consider its literal and spiritual senses.
The Gospels are the heart of Scripture since they convey the life, teachings, and Paschal Mystery of our Lord. As such, they are reliable sources of truth about the life of Jesus Christ.
Scripture teaches solidly, faithfully, and without error the truth that God wanted written in Scripture for the sake of our salvation.
Students meditate on five depictions of the Annunciation in art, and listen to a beautiful hymn to the Virgin Mary. They then reflect on their experience, and discuss how the paintings and music affirm, celebrate, or illuminate our Holy Catholic Faith.
Valentine’s Day provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the love of Jesus Christ, which, through the grace of the Sacraments, nurtures and cultivates all other loves and relationships.
Samuel, the last Israelite judge, anointed Saul the first king of Israel, despite his warnings to the people against having a king. When Saul lost God’s favor, David become the next king, making a covenant with God.
Davids son, Solomon, ruled after him and was granted the gift of great wisdom from God, but after his death, the kingdom split into two kingdoms and fell into idolatry.
Both kingdoms were destroyed, and Judah was sent into exile. Eventually, God sent them home, where they continued to struggle both spiritually and politically.
The wisdom books offer commentary on the human condition, what it means to live the drama of human life in all of its joys and sorrows, and how to relate to and worship God.
The proclamation of the Kingdom of God (or the Kingdom of Heaven) was the central message of Christs public ministry.
