Spirituality of the Gospels—Study Set

This study has 7 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 6 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Clifford M. Yeary and a commentary, Exploring the Spirituality of the Gospels, by Patrick J. Hartin (Liturgical Press).

Patrick J. Hartin is an ordained priest of the Diocese of Spokane, Washington, where he now serves as Senior Pastor at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Fr. Hartin taught courses in the New Testament and Classical Civilizations at Gonzaga University for many years. He is a contributor to Give Us This Day and is the author of numerous books, including James (Sacra Pagina) and James, First Peter, Jude, Second Peter (New Collegeville Bible Commentary). His most recent publication is “The Letter of James” in The Jerome Biblical Commentary for the Twenty-First Century.

In Spirituality of the Gospels the modern quest for spiritual fulfillment is met with profound insights from the gospels. All four gospels call readers to become faithful followers of Christ but each gospel has a special focus on Christ. Responding to any gospel's special focus promises to also nourish a distinct spirituality one that will resonate with the spiritualities of saints and disciples both ancient and modern. Hartin finds in Matthew's gospel a spirituality based on Christ's transformative presence within us; in Mark is found the challenge of martyrdom; in Luke the call to embrace the poor; and in John disciples are called to contemplative virtues springing from grace and love.

Weekly Sessions
Introductory Session
Lesson 1—Introduction; Context for exploring Biblical Spirituality
Lesson 2—Exploring Matthew's Spiritual Vision
Lesson 3—Exploring Mark's Spiritual Vision
Lesson 4—Exploring Luke's Spiritual Vision
Lesson 5—Exploring John's Spiritual Vision
Lesson 6—Conclusion: The Spiritual Journey Continues

Wrap-Up Lectures on DVD or CD may be ordered separately.