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National Catholic Bible Conference 2010 Complete CD Set
by by Jeff Cavins, Dr. Tim Gray, Sarah Christmyer, Dr. Edward Sri, Curtis Martin, Thomas Smith, et. al.
The 2010 National Catholic Bible Conference, held in Denver, was devoted specifically to
equipping Catholics with the tools and inspiration needed to understand the Bible and see
God’s plan for their life. Some of the most gifted Catholic Bible study teachers in the country,
including Archbishop Charles Chaput, Jeff Cavins, Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Edward Sri, Thomas
Smith, and Curtis Martin, shared the keys to unlocking the riches of the Bible and how to
communicate its saving truths with confidence.
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New Creation: On Earth as It is In Heaven
by Archbishop Charles Chaput
In his second letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul sums up the achievement of the Jesus’ mission, saying, “Therefore, if any one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come.” (2 Cor. 5:17). The central questions for us as Christians, therefore, are: Has the old passed away? Do our lives show forth the new creation inaugurated by Jesus’ resurrection from the dead? This talk presents the practical steps laid out in Scripture for how we are to live a new life in Christ—and so become agents of God’s light and hope in the world.
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The Domestic Church: A Place to Prepare for Heaven (with Emily Cavins)
by Jeff Cavins
Here, Jeff and Emily discuss how the domestic church, the family, is the place where we learn who we are and who God is. It is where we learn to love and to forgive, where we learn to prefer others over ourselves. It is a place of learning. In the domestic church we learn patterns, both good and bad, that will be difficult to break in later life. It is a place for refueling, and a shelter from the storms of the world. Ultimately, the domestic church is intended by God to be our “Highway to Heaven.”
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Learning to See Cross-eyed
by Jeff Cavins
In this talk, Jeff focuses on common eye conditions such as near- and far- sightedness and a “wandering eye” and connects them to the conditions of the heart. Instead of having a “near-sighted” heart, we need a heart like Christ that looks beyond ourselves to others. Jesus draws a correlation between the eyes and heart in the gospels and challenges us to see life through his eyes. We are called to see “cross-eyed” — to see everything through the eyes of Jesus and his sacrificial love on the cross.
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The Plan: Living the Life You Don’t Have Time For
by Jeff Cavins
The world is looking for a plan, as evidenced by the popularity of TV talk shows such as Oprah, Dr. Phil, and Ellen. Late night infomercials and self-help books further illustrate the deep-seated need of many for direction. While these sources can be helpful, they do not possess the power to realize the change that is needed.
The good news is that God has a plan — and he provides the power needed to accomplish it. Ultimately, the world is yearning for a relationship with Jesus Christ patterned on his relationship with his heavenly Father.
The change that results in a happy life does not come easily, as there are obstacles that keep us in a dissatisfying rut. Jeff will identify these obstacles and offer practical tips for progressing in God’s plan of sheer goodness.
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Planting the Word
by Sarah Christmyer
In our search to understand the Scriptures, its easy to focus so much on filling our heads that we neglect the greater thing, which is to let God’s word dwell in our hearts where it can take root, grow, and transform us. Sarah Christmyer draws on the teachings of Jesus and the letter of James to explain how we can implant God’s word in our hearts and see it bear fruit.
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Praying Your Pain
by Sarah Christmyer
How do you deal with pain in your life? Do you tough it out? Lash out at others? Reach for a pill or a bottle? Or do you turn to God? And how can we best do that? Sarah Christmyer searches the Scriptures to learn how God’s people dealt with things like tragedy, injustice, hurt, and loss, and explains how the Psalms teach us to effectively pray our pain and move beyond it.
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Meeting Jesus in the Liturgy of the Word
by Sarah Christmyer
At every Mass, God initiates a conversation with us in the Liturgy of the Word, with Christ Himself speaking to us in the Gospel. Yet how often do we really hear His voice and answer? Spending time with the readings the week before can help us prepare. In this talk, Sarah Christmyer reflects on the importance of knowing the story behind the readings and offers a practical plan for gaining insight through the Responsorial Psalm.
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The Psalms: Plan for Godly LIving in the Midst of the World
by Dr. Tim Gray
The Psalms tell a story, and at the heart of that story is a dramatic conflict that is embodied not only in the life of David, Israel, and Jesus, but in each of our own stories as well. The Psalms describe two ways of living in the world, the way of the wicked and the way of the righteous, and they show us what characterizes each group, and, most importantly, how we can acquire the attributes that will empower us to overcome the wicked and become faithful followers of God. Come and learn how the Psalms can equip you for the arduous struggles of life.
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A Biblical Worldview: Discerning the Spirit vs. the spirt of the Age
by Dr. Tim Gray
What does Paul mean when he says we should “be transformed by the renewal of our minds” as opposed to being “conformed to this world” (Rom 12:1)? Every story carries in its DNA a world view—a way of seeing reality—whether it is the story of Scripture or the story told in Avatar. Come and find out what constitutes a Catholic story of the world, and how to discern what is wrong with many modern stories, such as Avatar.
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Fishers of Men: How to Evangelize and Change the World
by Dr. Tim Gray
God’s plan requires us to spread the faith, but can Catholics evangelize? Are we afraid to evangelize? Who should we share our faith with? How do we evangelize in a way that does not insult or offend others and make ourselves look like religious nuts? Starting with St. Paul’s methods of evangelization, this talk presents practical steps for Catholics to become contagious without being outrageous.
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From the Foundation of the World: Do you Really believe that what you believe is really real?
by Curtis Martin
The Catholic Church teaches us some pretty amazing things. How do we integrate the transforming power of the Gospel into our lives and into our world? In this session, Curtis will explore some of the reasons why Catholics fall away from their faith and what we can do to bring them back with passion and purpose.
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Family Matters (with Michaelann Martin)
by Curtis Martin
In the midst of a busy world, family life can be overwhelming. In this session Michaelann and Curtis will examine the principles that come from Scripture and insights that flow from experience to explain how we can develop, sustain, and live a sense of mission in the middle of the chaos. This light-hearted presentation will show us how to take our vocation as parents and spouses seriously while not taking ourselves seriously.
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Jesus and the End of the Age: Living as Redeemed People in a Broken World
by Scott Powell
Catholic theologians have often said that we live in an “already, not yet” age. In other words, if Jesus has already established his Kingdom here on earth, why does the world not reflect this? How do we reconcile Christ’s salvation and his overcoming of evil with all of the evil that exists in the world today? Simply put, why do bad things happen to good people?
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How Holy, Lord? Becoming Holy as the Lord Our God is Holy
by Martha Fernandez-Sardina
God has some very high expectations of us. He has set some very high standards for living. He wants us to be saints! And not just “saints”: Jesus wants us to be as perfect as our heavenly Father! What does this mean, why is it necessary, how is it done, and how can Sacred Scripture help us achieve our God-given goal: total transformation from the inside out.
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Unseen Warriors or Allies: The Biblical Roots and Roles of Angels
by Thomas Smith
Using Sacred Scripture, Tradition, and the lives of the saints, Thomas Smith will rescue angels from New Age silliness and “store-shelf” sentimentality to show their indispensable role in our vocation of holiness and for victoriously living God’s plan for our lives.
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The God who Bends to Bless
by Thomas Smith
At the heart of the Incarnation is the image of the Most High God who bends low to meet us in our broken humanity. The gospel of John presents us with three remarkable encounters in which Christ bends to forgive, to serve, and to send forth. Each moment is a personal invitation to transformation and a universal call to carry this transformative message to the world.
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Rejoice, Daughters of Zion
by Thomas Smith
Seven significant women are at the heart of some of the most important encounters in John’s gospel. In this talk, you will learn who they are and how each of them will deepen your appreciation of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. You will see how their courageous witness to the transforming power of the Gospel can be a model for your own.
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A Biblical Walk Through the Mass
by Dr. Edward Sri
Come discover how all the prayers, symbols, and rituals of the Liturgy can come alive for us today when we understand their biblical roots. From the sign of the cross and the Gloria, to the Eucharistic prayers and Holy Communion, join us for a biblical tour of the Mass and learn the profound meaning of what we are really saying and doing each week as we participate in these sacred mysteries.
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