St. Paul: Jubilee Year of the Apostle Paul Edition: A Bible Study for Catholics [Paperback]

Mitch Pacwa (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2, 2008

Immerse yourself in the person of the Apostle Paul--heroic in his martyr's death--but so recognizably human in his conversion story and subsequent letters to the faithful. Gain fresh insights into your own personal growth potential through the Scripture of St. Paul:

• What does Paul's conversion have to teach me about how power is perfected through my weaknesses?
• How does his experience as an apostle of Christ teach me about responding to my own vocation in life?
• How might I apply St. Paul's bold and creative approach to challenging today's cultural and social status quo?
• In what ways might I imitate his care and concern for the world?

Whether you use this guide for personal study, interactive journaling, or study with a group, you will find its format concise and easy to follow. Self-assessment charts invite you to test your knowledge of biblical passages, helping you retain what you learn.

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About the Author

Father Pacwa Mitch Pacwa, S.J. is Founder and President of Ignatius Productions (fathermitchpacwa.org), a Catholic media production apostolate, incorporated under the Society of Jesus and is a Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He is fluent in twelve languages and has led over 50 pilgrimages to holy sites around the world, including Turkey and Greece, walking pilgrims in the footsteps of Saint Paul.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (May 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592764207
• ISBN-13: 978-1592764204
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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FATHER MITCH PACWA, S.J. is a respected Scripture Scholar, Author, and popular EWTN Television and Radio Host, as well as the founder and President of IGNATIUS PRODUCTIONS www.fathermitchpacwa.org - a teaching and media apostolate. He received his B.A. in Philosophy and Theology from the University of Detroit, summa cum laude. He was ordained a Jesuit Catholic priest in 1976 with the Society of Jesus and then continued his studies. He received his Master of Divinity and S.T.B. from the Jesuit School of Theology of Loyola University, magna cum laude. At Vanderbilt University, he received his Master of Arts, Ph.D. in Old Testament. Father Pacwa has taught at the high school, university, and seminary levels. He has lectured at hundreds of conferences and churches around the world and is best known for his appearances on EWTN - The Global Catholic Television Network www.ewtn.com. Father Pacwa is fluent in twelve languages and has a unique understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East and is respected for his knowledge on Islam and the Qur'an. Father Pacwa serves as Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and has led thousands of pilgrims to holy sites around the world. He is also has the privilege of being bi-ritual, which means he can also celebrate the Maronite Mass of the Eastern Catholic Church. Father Pacwa is also the author of many books and can be found here on Amazon Author's Page.

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paul's letters: the oldest documents of the Catholic faith, July 8, 2008

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thehomefront (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: St. Paul: Jubilee Year of the Apostle Paul Edition: A Bible Study for Catholics (Paperback)

Father Pacwa is a biblical scholar of remarkable depth, but he's also a preacher who can communicate to ordinary people. He has produced something remarkable here: a profound synthesis of St. Paul's thinking on a variety of subjects, but in a form that's digestible for parish groups and home Bible studies. His special focus is the Church's sacraments, but he also touches upon other doctrinal, moral, and disciplinary issues. With this overview, we can recognize our present-day parishes in the congregations of so long ago. The Church is one, not only throughout the world, but through all time. This is the best introductory Bible study to Paul I've seen.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Praise for its style and format, August 6, 2008

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Rich Leonardi (Cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: St. Paul: Jubilee Year of the Apostle Paul Edition: A Bible Study for Catholics (Paperback)

In addition to what other reviewers have written, allow me to add a note about this book's style and format. Fr. Pacwa respects the intelligence of his readers, and doesn't hesitate to introduce deep theological points and insights, using etymology and history to explain them. Decades of preaching these concepts to a wide variety of audiences no doubt helps him do so. Likewise, the format is not of the "What-the-readings-mean-to-me" variety. Fr. Pacwa takes a cognitive approach to instruction, and readers are expected to probe and discuss meaty subject matter from the text. I intend to use this book for my weekly catechism group this fall; the fact that it is reasonably priced is an added bonus for the group's members. Highly recommended.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource of Year of Saint Paul, July 30, 2008

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Michael Dubruiel "annunciations.wordpress.com" (Birmingham, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: St. Paul: Jubilee Year of the Apostle Paul Edition: A Bible Study for Catholics (Paperback)

This book written by Father Mitch Pacwa, of EWTN fame was specifically written for the Year of Saint Paul. Written and presented in a way that makes it very intereactive, Fr. Mitch presents Saint Paul's teaching on six of the seven Sacraments. Each of these chapters/sessions delves into what Saint Paul taught and its relevance for us today.

The book also includes a checklist/reading guide to aid those who would like to read through the Pauline corpus during the Year of Saint Paul. The list is designed to help the reader make it through the writings of St. Paul in about three months, while taking no longer than 10 minutes a day to do so!

This is a very original book, presenting fresh material that is engaging and exciting. The boxes within the book provide interesting information, including some recent research that gives a new take on the Letters to Timothy and Titus.

Highly recommended!

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