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Session 23 – Held on Sunday, Mar 25, 2012

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Dick

Highlights from Last Week’s Discussion Mark mentioned sharing what we are doing with some of his friends.  This led to a discussion of what makes our gatherings meaningful.  I acknowledged the role that I play but what really seemed to … Continue reading →

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Session 22 – Held on Sunday, Mar 18, 2012

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Dick

Abram and Sarai in Egypt – Gen. 12:10 – 20 As we continue in our sojourn through Genesis the titles of the various passages hold more than we might first think.  Let’s begin, however, with reading the notes and the … Continue reading →

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Session 21 – Held on Sunday, Mar 11, 2012

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Dick

Gen. 12:1 – 9: Abram’s Call and Migration As should be obvious, putting things in context is both very important and makes all the difference.  Context, however, is a layered reality.  In our story of Abram’s call and migration one … Continue reading →

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Session 21 – Held on Sunday, Mar 11, 2012

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Dick

Why am I here?  Why do I go to church? Perhaps because of my leading questions, our group’s discussions can be divided into two general topics; a response to what happened the previous week and the scripture passage for the … Continue reading →

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Session 20 – Held on Sunday, Mar 4, 2012

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Dick

From Terah to Abraham – Gen. 11:27-32 As always I encourage you to read the notes first and then the passage. http://www.usccb.org/bible/genesis/11.  This is another genealogy.  Compare it with previous one’s to see if you can detect what is similar … Continue reading →

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Session 20 – Held on Sunday, Mar 4, 2012

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Dick

God or Country / God and Country I asked our group this question, which of these two statements most adequately expresses how you think Catholics actually act? I am a citizen of theUnited Stateswho happens to be a Christian. I … Continue reading →

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Session 20 – Held on Sunday, Mar 4, 2012

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Dick

Results of Biblical Quotes Survey If you read Session 19 http://rjr.richardross.annaerossi.com/?p=387  and scroll down to the Biblical Quotes section, you can review the five quotes from Scripture that were the basis of our group’s exercise.  People regularly quote the scripture often … Continue reading →

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Session 19 – Held on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Dick

Gen. 11:10 – 26 – Descendants from Shem to Abraham It is generally acknowledged that the book of Genesis shifts its focus in Ch. 11 or so.  The 1st 11 chapters are written with the whole world as its backdrop, … Continue reading →

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Session 19 – Held on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Dick

Catholic Identity – Understanding Needs to Occur Prior to Our Agreeing or Disagreeing  In session 18 I was struck by a comment made by Rosemarie.  These are not her words but the gist of what she said in our conversation … Continue reading →

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Session 18 Part II – Held on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Dick

Tower of Babel – Gen. 11:1 – 9 This story is one of the most memorable; one which we might recall even from our childhood.  My memory is reinforced by the heading “Tower of Babel.” But the story is a … Continue reading →

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