Have you ever questioned Catholic teaching on Mary? Have you wondered why the Church teaches that Mary was a lifetime virgin? Why do we call Mary Queen of Heaven and Earth? Why do Catholics revere Mary? What is the biblical justification for any of this? If so, this is the amazing and inspirational series for you!
All are welcome to an online Bible Study on Mary, led by acclaimed scripture scholar Dr. Brant Pitre of the Augustine Institute, and based on his book Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary beginning on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. The program format is:
- Each week, you view a 35-minute video from Dr. Brant Pitre on the FORMED platform.
- Each Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:00pm, join St. Patrick/St. Malachi parishioners in a Google Meet online discussion on the following topics:
- July 8: The New Eve
- July 15: The New Ark
- July 22: Mother of the Messiah
- July 29: The Queen Mother
- August 5: The Perpetual Virgin
- August 12: Mother of Sorrows
- August 19: The New Rachel
- August 26: Questions and Answers
To register, or if you have questions, please email Stephanie Pritts at catechetical.leader@stpatrickbridge.org. Afraid or unsure of technology? We will help you.