St. Joseph s Small Groups Current Inventory Bible Study and Faith-Sharing Programs Updated January 28, 2015

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1 St. Joseph s Small Groups Current Inventory Bible Study and Faith-Sharing Programs Updated January 28, 2015 Current Inventory (number of copies varies by program; reordering may be needed) 40 Days of Spirituality The Eucharist (St. Joseph s Penfield program) 40 Days of Spirituality The Gifts of the Spirit (St. Joseph s Penfield program) 40 Days of Spirituality The Joy of Stewardship (St. Joseph s Penfield program) 40 Days of Spirituality The Word (St. Joseph s Penfield program) Acts of the Apostles (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, 10 sessions, by Dennis Hamm) Acts of the Apostles (Collegeville Bible Commentary) Advent Light (Threshold Bible Study book by Stephen J. Binz) Advent of the Savior Commentary on Infancy Narratives (VHS + book by Stephen Binz) Amazing Grace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation (by Jonathan Kozol) Being the Body of Christ. Author is Marci Alborghetti. (23 rd Publications, 2012). What the People of the Passion teach us about Jesus today. Drawing from Scripture and tradition, Marci Alborghetti creates tender, profoundly personal depictions of each encounter. These are people who can become our guides as we seek to commit ourselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually to Jesus and his teachings. The Challenge & Spirituality of Catholic Social Teaching (by Marvin L. Krier Mich) Cloud of Witnesses (Orbis spirituality study book by Jim Wallis & Joyce Hollyday) Corinthians (Collegeville Bible Commentary) Corinthians (1st & 2nd), (Little Rock Scripture Study. with DVD, 10 & 7 sessions, by Jerome Crowe). The community of Corinth could easily be our own struggling for unity in the midst of conflict, and discovering weaknesses and strengths. In this study, Paul invites you to find unity in the Gospel message. Come to know the forceful but loving character of Paul, one of the best known figures in the early Church. Arguing from his own experience of discipleship and ministry, Paul continues to promote unity in a divided and confused Corinth. Corinthians (1st & 2nd). Author Maria A. Pascuzzi. (Liturgical Press). If we think the Church of the 21 st century has multiple serious problems, dip into these 2 letters of the apostle Paul and come out dripping with conflicts and controversies galore. What was originally part of an ongoing dialog between Paul and the community at Corinth has become vital in today's Christian worship. Sr Pascuzzi, CSJ, helps us look at the Current Program Inventory & Recommended New Programs February 5, 2015 Page 1

2 Corinthian community through Paul's viewpoint, highlighting the struggles and issues of the Corinthian society. She highlights how Paul's attempt to reform this early society can be used to refocus the Christian community today-a community that faces similar struggles. Sr. Maria gives the background of Corinth, its Greek & Roman inhabitants, the development of the Christian community, and the importance of Corinth's location to Paul's ministry. Maria A. Pascuzzi, CSJ, STD, teaches Scripture at University of San Diego. Credible Signs of Christ Alive (Case Studies, Catholic Campaign for Human Development) Dispossessed: Life in Our Worlds Urban Slums (by Mark Cramer) NEW AUTUMN The Eucharist in Scripture (Little Rock Scripture Study with 6 lesson DVD; Carolyn Osiek author). Great Moments in Biblical Eating. This program emphasizes the importance of meals shared in faithful fellowship as part of our covenant relationship with God. Old Testament meals and promises provide the foundation for gospel meals with Jesus, culminating in the Last Supper as understood by Paul, Matthew, Mark and Luke. The Breaking Bread discourse in Acts of the Apostles, and John s Bread of Life discourse are also carefully examined. Exodus: The God of Freedom and Life (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, 10 sessions, revised Nov 2011 by Stephen Binz) Exodus (New Collegeville Bible Commentary, published 2011, by Mark S. Smith) Exploring the Spirituality of the Gospels (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, Patrick Hartin) Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life (Women of Grace Foundational Series, Johnnett Benkovic, with DVD) Galatians and Romans (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, 14 sessions, by Brendan Byrne) Genesis, Author Joan E. Cook. (Collegeville Bible Commentary) In the ongoing debate over when and how our universe begain, Genesis chooses to focus on the question Who set in motion the beginning of the heavens and the earth? Once that question is answered using vivid and memorable stories, the focus moves to ancestral stories that identify the roots early members of the Jewish family tree. This same tree grows again in Christian settings as the matriarchs and patriarchs of Genesis appear over and over again New Testament writings. We should not be surprised to discover that our earliest spiritual kin were guilty of deceit, infidelity, jealousy, and murder. But we will learn that the God who created our world is also a forgiving and protective God the God of ancient time, the God of all time. Joan Cook teaches Scriptures at Georgetown University and is the author of many books and commentaries on biblical prayer and biblical women. Genesis. Author is Kevin Perrotta. Genesis (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, 11 sessions, by Joan E. Cook) Current Program Inventory & Recommended New Programs February 5, 2015 Page 2

3 God of Freedom and Life: A Commentary on the Book of Exodus (Stephen Binz book) Gospel According to John & the Johannine Letters (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, 15 sessions, by Scott M. Lewis SJ) Gospel According to Luke (New Collegeville Bible Study series, Michael Patella)) Hebrews (with DVD, 9 sessions, by Daniel Harrington SJ). Examine and enter into the priestly ministry of Jesus and consider your role in the Kingdom of God today. Infancy Narratives (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, 4 sessions, by Stephen Binz) Inner Compass (Spirituality study book by Margaret Silf) Introduction to the Bible (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, 7 sessions, by Stephen Binz) Israel s Story (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, 2 parts, 7 sessions each, by Dianne Bergant) Isaiah (Loyola Press, Six Weeks with the Bible series Kevin Perrotta, 3 parts) Isaiah (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD,13 sessions, by John J. Collins) Isaiah (Collegeville Bible Commentary) James, Jude, Peter The Catholic Letters (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, 7 sessions, by Patrick J. Hartin) Jeremiah (William Holladay book) Job. (Little Rock Scripture Study w DVD). Author Kathleen M. O'Connor wrote several other books including Jeremiah: Pain and Promise, and Lamentations and the Tears of the World. She is a Professor of Old Testament, at Columbia Theological Seminary, and also taught at the Maryknoll School of Theology. She is active in the Catholic Biblical Association of America and the Society of Biblical Literature. The book of Job tells the story of a righteous man who is overwhelmed by suffering and complains to God until God comes to speak with him. In an age where suffering was seen as a sign of punishment for sin, Job s suffering is doubled when all his friends impugn his character as they witness his sorrows. This story speaks eloquently of the mystery of human suffering. Listen to God s Word in the midst of pain. Joshua (Navpress Bible Study book) Killing Jesus (Henry Holt & Co, by Fox TV talk show host Bill O Reilly and history writer Martin Dugard 2013). The writers announce that this is not a religious book, but rather a biographical look at the humanity of Jesus of Nazareth, although it is clearly not an historical book in the academic sense of the term. The authors also published Killing Lincoln, Killing Patton and Killing Kennedy. Letters from Prison (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, 10 sessions, by Vincent Smiles) Life Eternal - (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, by John F. Craghan) Living the Eucharist (Paulist Evangelization Ministries Year B) Current Program Inventory & Recommended New Programs February 5, 2015 Page 3

4 Matthew (Loyola Press, Six Weeks with the Bible series K Perrotta 3 parts) Overview of the New Testament (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD) Overview of the Old Testament (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD) Parables of the Kingdom (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD 2 parts, 6 sessions each, by Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan) Passion and Resurrection Narratives of Jesus (with DVD, 7 sessions, by Stephen Binz). This study compares the particular insights found in the passion and resurrection accounts of the four Gospels. Examining these events, the core of our faith, will challenge you to incorporate both the pain of the cross and the hope of the resurrection into daily living. Ideal as a Lenten/Easter study. People of the Passion (Threshold Bible Study book by Stephen J. Binz) Pilgrim People (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, 5 sessions, by Clifford Yeary) The Powers that Be: Theology for a New Millennium (by Walter Wink) Praying the Scriptures (author Demetrius Dumm, with DVD commentary by Catherine Upchurch, 7 sessions). Sets biblical prayers in the context of salvation history, God s great saving deeds of the Exodus & the Resurrection. In this context, prayers of petition become acts of trust in Jesus Christ, while prayers of gratitude convert the lives of believers from fear and guilt to courage and joy. This study explores the always relevant ways God has transformed history and invites participation through praise, thanksgiving, and the many other ways Scripture teaches prayer. Sessions include discovering the importance of praising God revealed in mighty deeds and saving acts; Jesus' prayers in Scripture; how Scripture feeds liturgical prayer in the Eucharist. Fr. Demetrius has been a professor of New Testament at St. Vincent Archabbey (Latrobe PA) for 50 years. Psalms (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD 2 parts, 7 sessions each, John Craghan) Purpose Driven Life 40 Days of Spirituality (Rick Warren) Quick Journey Through the Bible (Ascension Press Bible Study Series, Jeff Cavins) Rediscover Catholic Faith. 6 week video program with printed and web-based commentary and study questions. Featuring Fr. Jim Schwartz and Catherine Kamp. This series provides a variety of ways to explore Catholic teaching in the context of Scripture. Catholic teaching is grounded in the Bible. Each week we will draw links between the Gospel and the richness of our Roman Catholic tradition. Linked to the autumn Gospels of Liturgical Year A (i.e. 2014, 2017 ) Relating to Others as Jesus Would (Loyola Press, 6 Weeks with Bible series K Perrotta) Revelation (Little Rock Scripture w DVD, 8 sessions, by Catherine A. Cory) Revelation: God s Gift of Hope (Loyola Press, 6 Weeks Kevin Perrotta) Revelation (New Collegeville Bible Study series) Current Program Inventory & Recommended New Programs February 5, 2015 Page 4

5 Rising to Common Ground: Overcoming America s Color Lines (Danny Duncan Collum) Romans: God s Big Picture. Author is Max Lucado. (Life Lessons series). We ve all made poor choices. The early church did too. Sidetracked by pride, distracted by pleasures. In the Letter to the Romans, the apostle Paul reviews the wrong turns the church was making. He showed us the correct solution to help us stop making wrong choices is Jesus Christ. Even though all of us have sinned, Jesus is waiting to restore us to grace. All the time. Author of multiple best sellers and is a leading American spiritual writers. Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues. Author Fr Robert Barron. Based on Dante ss writings, discussing patterns of dysfunction within us that lead to unhappiness. Barron focuses on a process of opposition, antidotes to each sin and help set us on the right path to healing and happiness. Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Spirituality study book by Mitch Finley) Toward a Spirituality for Justice: A Call to Kinship (by Elaine Prevallet) Thessalonians, Philippians, Colossians, Ephesians) (New Collegeville Bible Commentary with DVD, Vincent Smiles) Touching the Mysteries: Scripture and the Rosary (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, 5 sessions, by Mark Boyer) Traveling Light (Max Lucado book) Unexpected News: Reading the World with Third World Eyes (Robert Mcafee Brown) Wisdom (Collegeville Bible Commentary, 1985, by John E. Rybolt, packaged with 6 session DVD commentary by Little Rock Scripture Study. The author urges his audience to seek wisdom in order to find God.) Women In the New Testament (Little Rock Scripture Study with DVD, 8 sessions, by Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan) Women In the Old Testament (Little Rock Scripture w DVD, 10 sessions, by Irene Nowell) Women of the Passion (Spirituality & scripture study book by Joan Lynch) What Makes Us Catholic (Pearson Study Series, Thomas H Groome) Just Concluded: Rediscover Catholic Faith. 4 week video program with printed and web-based commentary, plus daily , Facebook, and Twitter reflections thoughts and study questions. Featuring Fr. Sergio Chavez and Catherine Kamp. This series provides a variety of ways to explore Catholic teaching in the context of Scriptures for Advent in Liturgical Year A (2014, 2017 ). Catholic teaching is grounded in the Bible. Each week we will draw links between the Gospel and the richness of our Roman Catholic tradition. Current Program Inventory & Recommended New Programs February 5, 2015 Page 5

6 Also available: Good News in New Places (with DVD, 9 sessions, by Jerome Crowe). Explore the challenges faced by the early church in bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles from a Jewish culture. Good News in New Places studies the earliest stage of the journey of the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Gospel According to Mark (with DVD, 10 sessions, by Marie Noonan). The earliest account of Jesus' life focuses on the Paschal events and will draw you into an examination of what it means to follow Jesus, even in his suffering. Gospel According to Matthew (with DVD, 10 sessions, by Barbara Reid). The extensive teaching sections of this Gospel were used to instruct Christians in the early centuries of the church. This study will reacquaint you with the Master Teacher. Voices in the Desert: Amos, Hosea and Micah (with DVD, 10 sessions, by Carroll Stuhlmueller) Israel s early prophets continue to challenge people to live their faith in tangible ways. Way of Justice and Peace (with DVD, 6 sessions, by Patricia McCarthy) This study helps us to reflect on God's call to holiness and our response, the requirements of discipleship, and the lasting rewards of following the way of justice and peace. A good foundation for anyone growing in public discipleship Other Videos & Audio Recordings Available for Loan Acts Visual Bible (dramatization (DVD, 193 minutes) The Book of Acts (dramatization, DVD 193 minutes) Amazing Grace (DVD, 118 minutes) Catechist/Faith Formation Series Diocese of Rochester (nearly complete, Audio CD) C.S. Lewis, The Life and Faith of Lewis (with Ben Kingsley, DVD, 85 minutes) Of God s and Men (Blu-ray + DVD discs, 123 minutes) The Gospel Alive Images from Jesus of John (DVD) For Greater Glory (DVD, 150 minutes) The Human Experience (DVD, 90 minutes) From Jesus to Christ The First Christians (PBS, 4 hours) Jesus of Nazareth (by Franco Zeffirelli, DVD, 382 minutes) Joseph of Nazareth (DVD, 100 minutes) Joshua based on novel by Joseph Girzone (VHS, 90 minutes) Matthew (2 disc DVD set, 265 minutes) Merton: A Film Biography, (DVD, 57 minutes) The Nativity Story (DVD, 89 minutes) Taizé: That Little Springtime (DVD, 26 minutes) Vatican II - The Faithful Revolution (5 VHS tapes) Current Program Inventory & Recommended New Programs February 5, 2015 Page 6

7 Potential Upcoming Acquisitions Ezra, Nehemiah Prophets, Chronicles? (New Collegeville Bible Commentary) The Way (DVD Video, 121 minutes, Emilio Estevez, Martin Sheen) What Other Material Is of Interest to You??? Please contact: Jim Gulley, or ext 113 Stop by the parish office to review or borrow any of these programs Current Program Inventory & Recommended New Programs February 5, 2015 Page 7