An 11-Week Study About St Simon Adult Faith Formation Thursday Evenings from 6-8 PM Bishop presents... in the Family Center Robert Barron 6:00 PM Potluck Meal 6:30 PM Video Presentation An acclaimed author, 7:30 PM Group Discussion speaker, and theologian from Western Springs, Illinois, Bishop Robert Sept 1: Introductory Session Barron is also the and Episode 1, Part 1 founder of Word On Amazed & Afraid: Fire, a global, non-profit media group. Prior to The Revelation of God Become Man being called to serve as an auxiliary Bishop of Sept 8: Episode 1, Part 2 the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, he was Francis Amazed & Afraid: Cardinal George Professor of Faith and Culture The Revelation of God Become Man at Mundelein Seminary near Chicago. Ordained featuring Sept 15: Episode 2 a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1986, Bishop Robert Barron’s Happy Are We— Bishop Barron has published numerous books, The Teachings of Jesus essays, and DVD programs. He has been a Video Series Sept 22: Episode 3 frequent commentator on faith and culture for The Ineffable Mystery of God The Chicago Tribune, NBC Nightly News, FOX News, Our Sunday Visitor, The Catholic Herald in Sept 29: Episode 4 London, The Washington Post, CNN and The Mary, Mother of God Catholic New World. He has lectured extensively Oct 6: Episode 5 in the United States and abroad, including the Peter & Paul and Pontifical North American College at the Vatican the Missionary Adventure and the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Oct 13: Episode 6 Aquinas in Rome. Bishop Barron received a Christ and the Church Master's Degree in Philosophy from the Catholic Oct 20: Episode 7 University of America and a doctorate in Sacred The Liturgy & The Eucharist Theology from the Institut Catholique de Paris. Oct 27: Episode 8 The late Cardinal Francis George called Robert The Communion of Saints Barron one of the Church's Nov 3: Episode 9 best messengers. Prayer & the Life of the Spirit St. Simon Catholic Church 702 E Bryant Rd Nov 10: Episode 10 Ludington MI 49431 The Last Things 231-843-8606 The Catholic Faith As You've Never Seen It Before. In breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated in a multimedia experience. Journey with Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people.
Executive Producer, Mike Leonard, a veteran NBC Today show correspondent and acclaimed filmmaker, has this to say, “This series changed the way I think and act. The global settings were stunning, but it was Fr. Baron’s brilliant insights on life’s most challenging issues that shook me to the core….Whatever your belief or background, there is much to gain from this deep and profound excursion into spirituality, logic and the human experience. “
Who will benefit from this study? This series has something to offer everyone from the “Cradle-Catholic” to the new inquirer. If you would like to enrich your knowledge of the Catholic faith and discover more about the Church’s impact in the world from the time of Christ until today, this study is for you. Simply call Ed & Lou McCarthy, 231-757-9629, to register. Then bring your favorite dish-to-pass and join us in the Family Center on September 1st at 6:00 PM for Dinner & A Movie: “CATHOLICISM” with Bishop Robert Barron.
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said Bishop Barron. “Our team traveled the globe to capture some of the beauty, truth, and texture of CATHOLICISM Trailer: Catholicism. I am trilled that people across the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8gUO75KhGc
country will have the opportunity to share in the series, and I hope to engage the imaginations of CATHOLICISM Sample Episode: both Catholics and non-Catholics.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hcl4x2283E