Bible Study
Past Events:
"In Sacred Scripture, the Church constantly finds her nourishment and her strength." —Catechism of the Catholic Church 105
Join us as we deepen our relationship with Christ through reflecting on His Word. Using Lectio Divina (praying with Scripture) to reflect on the Sunday readings, we will prepare ourselves to worship more intentionally at the Mass. Let’s encounter God and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth.
Date: Wednesdays, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24 and July 31.
Time:
6:30pm–7:15pm: Dinner and Fellowship. Bring your own dinner or arrive before 6:45pm to order for $10.
7:15pm–8:30pm: Prayer time.
Note that if you arrive after 7pm, you won't be able to buzz in and will need to contact us to be let into the building.
Location: Kolping House,165 East 88th Street, New York, NY 10128
If you have questions, contact us at lectiodivina@frassati.nyc.
The Restoration of the Garden of Eden
Join our Bible study to explore the theme of the garden in the Bible. We are going to discuss passages from various chapters to learn about all the good things God gave Adam & Eve, how they lost them, how they are redeemed in Jesus, and how God wants to create a beautiful garden in each one of our hearts where He can dwell in. This is going to be a time to enter in and let the Holy Spirit lead our conversations!
Date/Time: Sunday, January 22, 2-3pm
Location: Church of St. Vincent Ferrer 869 Lexington Avenue New York, NY, 10065
We’ll meet in the parish center of St. Vincent Ferrer. Please bring a Catholic Bible (hard copy or eBook/App). For questions, or to join the Bible study email list, contact us at Biblestudy@frassati.nyc.
The Parable of Jesus
Do you understand what our Lord said? Jesus chose to teach the Apostles and his followers by sharing parables, stories of grace, with them. Join Frassati Fellowship Bible study to learn about and discuss the mysteries revealed in the teachings of Jesus.
Dates: April, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, and 23
The Kingdom of God
What is the Kingdom of God? What is our role and participation in the Kingdom of God? Join Frassati Fellowship Bible study, as we examine different periods in the Bible and the people who helped in building up the Kingdom. Let's understand how we are to live in God’s Kingdom!
Dates: February 7, 14, 28, March 7, and 14
Genesis
How did God create the universe? Why did sin enter the world? How were the early children of Adam and Eve alike and different from us? Together we will study the first section of the book of Genesis, the creation and expansion of the human race!
Dates: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 8, 15, and 22, 2021.
Romans
Here is the Good News! Jesus Christ is Risen! Jesus Christ is Lord! In the letter to the Romans, we will learn that God's Divine plan includes all of humanity. One day "all of Israel" will be saved. This salvation and justification comes through faith in Christ.
Dates: April 12, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, 2021
The Hour of Jesus
Bible study of the Passion of Christ as in the Gospel of John. Walking through Sacred Scripture with Jesus at his death, burial and Resurrection.
Dates: March 22, 2021 through April 5, 2021
Consolations of the Holy Spirit
There are days which are difficult. We may feel lost, stressed, depressed. We may feel like giving up. But we are never alone, Jesus sent forth the Holy Spirit to help us in times of struggle so we may find rest in Him. Join us as we study Scripture and learn about the Consolations of the Holy Spirit.
Dates: February 1, 2021 through March 15, 2021
Ephesians
We are one Body, one Church, in unity with one Lord, Jesus Christ.
Join us in studying the Pauline Letter to the Ephesians.
In this letter we learn of God's love, Christian relationships, and our call to mission.
Dates: November 23, 2020 through December 21, 2020
The Holy Mass
[Jesus] took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.” (LK 22:19)
The sacrifice of the Mass is the source and summit of the Christian life, it is the celebration of heaven on earth. "The Mass is at the same time, and inseparably, the sacrificial memorial in which the sacrifice of the cross is perpetuated and the sacred banquet of communion with the Lord's body and blood." (CCC 1382)
Dates: September 14, 2020 through October 26, 2020
The Book of Revelation
“Alleluia! The Lord has established his reign, our God, the almighty." (REV 19:6)
Jesus Christ is with us until the end of age. We anticipate the victory and salvation that will come at the end of time.
Dates: April 6, 2020 through June 15, 2020
THE BOOK OF JOSHUA
"I command you: be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go." (Jos 1:9)
Our God is the Father who keeps all His promises. We will be united with the chosen people of Israel and by being faithful to God's Word, we will enter the Promised Land.
Date: Jan. 27, 2020 through Mar. 23, 2020
MYSTERIES OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
“The simple prayer of the Rosary marks the rhythm of human life" (St. Pope John Paul II, Insegnamenti, I 1978)
The Rosary is made up of twenty mysteries. “Everything in Jesus' life was a sign of his mystery” (CCC 515). By praying the Rosary, we pray and meditate to these twenty distinctive and profound moments in the life of Jesus and Mary. Join us in learning through Scripture and contemplating the life of Jesus, His good works, His Passion, death and resurrection.
Dates: Oct. 21, 2019 through Nov. 18, 2019
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
Have you ever wondered what the experience of the first Christians was like? How they prayed, worshiped and understood the Church in the years immediately after the resurrection? If so, you will enjoy this Spring’s Bible study on the Acts of the Apostles.
Dates: May 6, 2019 through Jun 24, 2019
GALATIANS AND ROMANS
Join us as we develop a greater understanding of the faith and teaching of the Apostle Paul. Let us open our hearts as we learn in Galatians Paul's understanding of Christian freedom and justification by faith. As we read Romans, let us confront the universal reality of sin in the world and be attentive to the need for salvation in Jesus Christ.
Dates: Nov. 19, 2018 through Mar. 4, 2019
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
"I am the good shepherd; and I know mine, and mine know me. As the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father: and I lay down my life for my sheep." John 10:14-15
Experience the joy of a renewed friendship with Christ. Join us as we study the Gospel of John, your guide to a personal encounter with Christ. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus seeks after us. He comes to meet us and beckons us to follow Him. Jesus comes to us simply in the Gospel. Let us be open to this encounter through His Word to know Him and love Him more deeply, and follow Him with perseverance along the Way.
Dates: May 2018 through June 2018