Adult Bible Study & Book Discussions
See below for our latest offerings.
Please contact Deacon Pete Marquez at petemarquez@holyspiritfresno.org for more information.
Please contact Deacon Pete Marquez at petemarquez@holyspiritfresno.org for more information.
Bible Studies
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April 25, through June 13, 2022 (Consecutive Mondays)
6:30 PM ~ 8:30 PM Rooms 3-4 Limited to the first 20 people Join us for Romans: The Gospel of Salvation Discover What It Means to “Be Saved” Paul’s letter to the Romans has been at the center of reflection, conversion, and controversy from the time it was written. Presented by Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, Romans: The Gospel of Salvation provides an authentically Catholic, comprehensive, and simple way to understand the overarching theme of Romans—salvation. This fascinating book reveals that salvation is not merely the removal of a guilty verdict; it is about entering into Christ’s life, death, and resurrection and sharing in his divine life. In Jesus Christ, all the hopes and expectations of Israel are fulfilled, leading to the universal (“catholic”) family of God. Romans: The Gospel of Salvation will help you to make sense of the difficult passages regarding faith, works of the law, and justification. Above all, it will help you to enter into a more meaningful relationship with Christ. Description from AscensionPress.com |
May 4, through June 22, 2022 (Consecutive Mondays)
6:30 PM ~ 8:30 PM Room 6 Limited to the first 20 people Join us for Momnipotent A Movement to Reclaim a Vocation Is being a mother what you thought it would be? The exhaustion, monotony, mounting unfinished projects, a loss of a sense of self … Too many moms, especially young and new moms, do in fact feel disillusioned. Maybe you feel you’ve been sold a bill of goods, that success and happiness are not possible through the vocation to motherhood. Many moms quietly resign themselves to the idea that success, happiness, and fulfillment are things they will need to find in spite of motherhood, not because of it. In Momnipotent, Danielle Bean understands all this firsthand and meets women where they are. With great wit, wisdom, and compassion, she provides much-needed encouragement to all women and beautifully resonates with their feminine hearts. Description from AscensionPress.com |
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September 12, through November 21, 2022 (Consecutive Mondays)
6:30 PM ~ 8:30 PM Limited to the first 20 people Join us for James: Pearls for wise living Practical Solutions for Sanctifying Everyday Circumstances Looking for an anchor to hold you steady through the storms of life? Want the secret to finding joy in the midst of trials? Interested in learning to recognize the source of discord and the way to peace? James, one of the most practical books of the Bible, is a collection of teachings on issues faced by ordinary Christians in everyday life. In James: Pearls for Wise Living, Jeff Cavins shows how the teachings of James speak to those of us who feel torn between the competing demands of this world and our faith. Meant to help a fledgling Church live out its faith in the face of persecution and a worldview opposed to the gospel, the book of James will help you discover wisdom you can apply to the present. Description from AscensionPress.com |
January 9, through February 27, 2023 (Consecutive Mondays)
6:30 PM ~ 8:30 PM Limited to the first 20 people Join us for Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible A Quick Journey Through the Bible Many Catholics want to read the Bible because they know it is God’s Word, but they give up because it seems so complicated. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible helps you get the “big picture” by showing how fourteen narrative books of the Bible tell the complete story from Adam and Eve to Christ and the Church. Presenter Jeff Cavins shows you how to read the Bible so that you can actually understand it. Aided by the unique color-coded Bible Timeline® Chart, which arranges the key people, places, and events of Scripture in chronological order, Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible will help you discover the story of salvation history and understand how you fit into God’s plan. This eight-session study program includes video presentations that explore all twelve time periods of The Bible Timeline Chart. Description from AscensionPress.com |
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Formed
Please take some time to visit Formed.org. There are many resources available for personal study on your own time from the comfort of your home. The parish has purchased Formed for our parishioner as a gift at no charge to you. Please subscribe to Formed, and create your own account. Just click on the green "Formed.org" button above, click "Sign up as a parishioner" then enter our zip code 93730. Blessings! |
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