tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.comments2010-08-24T10:55:41.557-05:00Matthew Book ClubUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-85775926515020894572010-08-24T10:41:36.596-05:002010-08-24T10:41:36.596-05:00Since first meeting with you about RCIA back in Ma...Since first meeting with you about RCIA back in May, I've found the Pray As You Go podcast to be the ideal thing to take with me while traveling. Via iPhone and iPad, it's very convenient, concise and well-produced. Big fan. Thanks for sharing.Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-55078396047120065472010-08-23T17:15:28.952-05:002010-08-23T17:15:28.952-05:00That is a great idea, but would entail my knowing ...That is a great idea, but would entail my knowing how to put up an MP3 on the web, which is on the 'to do' list, but not done.<br /><br />I'll look around for some examples on the web and put them into a separate post.C Crinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533392350124986023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-33897297738144844762010-08-23T16:43:31.954-05:002010-08-23T16:43:31.954-05:00I would love it if Carol would do an example of Le...I would love it if Carol would do an example of Lectio Divina and we could listen in. This would consolidate my understanding better that any more words.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879745087812714045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-15366571012134410772010-08-23T15:57:39.514-05:002010-08-23T15:57:39.514-05:00You're right, of course. What movie WAS that?...You're right, of course. What movie WAS that? Same era. Lots of singing. Not Godspell, I don't think. But, maybe.C Crinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533392350124986023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-76442741336031587712010-08-23T15:55:36.960-05:002010-08-23T15:55:36.960-05:00Superstar only covers the final days of Jesus'...Superstar only covers the final days of Jesus' life, concluding with the crucifixion (though interesting to see how various directors include the resurrection in the stage show). <br /><br />Having mentioned the baptism filmed with nudity though, I can vivdly remember that scene now and can't for the life of me remember the movie title. Hopefully it hits me before tonight's group.<br /><br />See you then,<br />BrianBriannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-10120839102188734022010-08-23T15:40:55.772-05:002010-08-23T15:40:55.772-05:00Yes, and if I remember correctly, there is a lot o...Yes, and if I remember correctly, there is a lot of nudity in the JCS version of the baptism. Which on the one hand, is probably closer to reality. (Christian baptisms were in the nude for centuries.) But, you can't show that clip for most kid or church audiences.C Crinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533392350124986023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-34438429260052016942010-08-23T15:33:11.445-05:002010-08-23T15:33:11.445-05:00Funny how we always picture things based off of mo...Funny how we always picture things based off of movies we grew up with. I remember the Zefferelli movie on TV during the various holiday seasons, but I can't help but always picture the Apostles as the rock-n-rollers that they were in Jesus Christ Superstar. It's all about what we watched at a young age I suppose (though perhaps it's because I STILL watch JCS as often as possible! haha)Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-75709378309763186092010-08-18T20:57:17.553-05:002010-08-18T20:57:17.553-05:00Among my impressions from the discussion on Monday...Among my impressions from the discussion on Monday night:<br /><br />We reflected a bit on the life and martyrdom of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximilian_Kolbe" rel="nofollow"><b><i>St. Maxilmilian Kolbe.</i></b></a> His feast day was Saturday, August 14. He wrote, many years before his death, of cultivating an attitude of obedience to God. This attitude came to fruition in his own life. While a prisoner at Auschwitz, he volunteered to take the place of another prisoner chosen to be starved to death. We began by praying that while we might not be put to that kind of test, that God would give us the grace to hear and be obedient to the Word.<br /><br />We discussed the different varieties of Judaism common in the Palestine of Jesus' day.<br /><br />We spoke of the Jewishness of Jesus, coming to fulfill the Law, beginning his public ministry by undergoing a very Jewish ritual.<br /><br />We spent a bit of time talking about our impressions of the baptism scene and the ways that we read it - whether it was a personal or public experience.<br /><br />We talked about the various very human temptations with which Jesus dealt.<br /><br />And we practiced <i>lectio</i>, using the passage about the call of the disciples. The words that came up the most strongly for many of us were "at once" and "immediately."<br /><br />Feel free to ask your own questions here. Responses will be posted! And please add your own reflections.C Crinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533392350124986023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-51076173300802334632010-08-18T18:49:09.158-05:002010-08-18T18:49:09.158-05:00Jenny, we did discuss this and that is a good ques...Jenny, we did discuss this and that is a good question.<br /><br />The ritual John was using seems to have come from the Jewish <i>mikvah</i>. (Even if it was not strictly a mikvah, the lines between that tradition and baptism are pretty clear.)<br /><br />Mikvah is a way to connect to the original wholeness of creation. One submerges oneself fully in the water three times and the idea is that one emerges renewed, as on the day of creation.<br /><br />Jews use this ritual most commonly as women end their menstrual periods and return to their husbands. It is usually done by both the bride and groom before their marriage. It can be done any time one is beginning something new. And it is also done when one is repentant.<br /><br />Jesus was indeed a man, but he was free from sin. He didn't need baptism in the way that we do, to free us from sin. However, at the beginning of his public ministry, it seemed to be a very important step for him, and also a validation of his relationship with God.<br /><br />As to Jesus' role as a healer, I suppose another way to ask the question is "How do we ask Jesus to heal us?"C Crinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533392350124986023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-91819596744322472362010-08-16T19:26:53.657-05:002010-08-16T19:26:53.657-05:00Why is John baptizing Jesus? I don't understna...Why is John baptizing Jesus? I don't understnad the significants for having John baptize Jesus. Is it supposed to mean that Jesus is just a man? <br />Jesus was getting others to follow him. I understand Jesus was a healer but the question 'what does Jesus' role as healer mean for us?', I'm not sure.Jennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-54836424124198011522010-08-16T16:13:57.653-05:002010-08-16T16:13:57.653-05:00About the NAB and Sunday lectionary:
For the most...About the NAB and Sunday lectionary:<br /><br />For the most part, the NAB is the source of the Sunday lectionary. I compared it to the reading, and the divergence this last Sunday was in the words of the Magnificat. As I was listening to it, I thought, "Wow, they substituted the version from the breviary." And you noticed that, too.<br /><br />I think that the reason they did it was for the benefit of everyone who would know the Magnificat, if they pray the Liturgy of the Hours in the breviary. I believe that the Grail translation is used there.<br /><br />There are other minor differences between the NAB and the lectionary, often to adjust for an inclusive community. (For example, "brothers and sisters" instead of "brethren.") But they are minor.<br /><br />This was a more major alteration.<br /><br />Very observant! :)C Crinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533392350124986023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-50489617463057138052010-08-16T15:57:57.331-05:002010-08-16T15:57:57.331-05:00Hi Cathy, I thought the texts used at Mass were of...Hi Cathy, I thought the texts used at Mass were of the NAB version of the Bible. That wasn't the case yesterday with the Gospel. The canticle of Mary is the one I see most often and wonder what version of the Bible is it. I truly love this course and its flexibility. R. ShuteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879745087812714045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-61526279199695494852010-08-10T07:10:17.974-05:002010-08-10T07:10:17.974-05:00Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Yes, the persecutio...Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.<br /><br />Yes, the persecutions began about 64 and the last big one was right before Constantine. But they ebbed and flowed. It was not steady all the time in all places.<br /><br />It was particularly brutal in Rome under Nero, and of course Peter and Paul were both put to death during that time. Mark's gospel seems to reflect that reality.<br /><br />There were other waves, but at times, Christians did just fine, sort of under the radar. Luke's gospel is 'kinder and gentler'. His issue is much more about inclusion of the Gentiles and the poor than it is about dealing with death and destruction, for example. <br /><br />As for "Rome", I liked it. It is pretty explicit in parts, but I don't think egregiously so. Romans had very different attitudes about nudity and sexuality than we do, and you see that. You also see snippets of popular religion and can see how elements of it seeped into Christian practice. And they make clear how human life was objectifed. And besides all that, it tells the story well of Caesar's rise, downfall and the lead up to Augustus. (He is a kid through most of the series.) Sort of a ripping yarn.C Crinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533392350124986023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891996410695811614.post-85589712267383760642010-08-09T22:28:06.039-05:002010-08-09T22:28:06.039-05:00Thank you Cathy for a getting us of to a great sta...Thank you Cathy for a getting us of to a great start! I have some questions.<br /><br />1) You mentioned that Mark's gospel was written during the Roman persecution. Weren't all of the gospels written during a time of Christian persecution? Didn't the persecution end around 300 with Constantine? Why the difference in how the gospels reflect this persecution?<br /><br />2) You mentioned the HBO series Rome. Is the series worth checking out on Netflix?Jackie Bauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09863500703929871290noreply@blogger.com