Customer Reviews:
 St. Paul Bible Study recommended November 2, 2008
Frank L. Johnson (Orlando, FL, USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I highly recommend this St. Paul Bible Study for fellow Catholics--and for any and all fellow Christians.
St. Paul study Guide Great! October 27, 2008
Michael Cobb (Detroit, Michigan)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Knowing Fr. Mitch Pacwa from EWTN I figured this would be a good study guide...but I was wrong. IT'S AN AWESOME STUDY GUIDE! In fact, it became such a good resource that we've ordered 25 books for the prayer and Bible study group at my Church. It's the perfect study guide for use with your Bible in class and for home study. If you're looking for a good resource that's concise and easy to use, yet sophisticated for study groups, then this is the book to buy! Fr. Mitch Pacwa, this here is a winner and perfect guide for use with the dedication of the Year of St. Paul.
St. Paul and the Sacraments of the Catholic Church October 10, 2008
Antoinette Klein (Hoover, Alabama USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Father Mitch Pacwa, Jesuit priest and popular host of programs on EWTN television, invites you to immerse yourself in the writings of St. Paul and discover their relevance nearly two thousand years later. Fr. Pacwa explores the central teachings of the Catholic Church, most specifically those associated with six of the seven sacraments, in this easy-to-follow book.
The format is exceptionally inviting whether you are reading alone or as part of a Bible Study group. In each of the six chapters, the reader is given points to consider, related Biblical references to investigate, several pages of easy-to-read yet scholarly information, discussion questions, and a goal to practice as a conscious effort to live the type of life St. Paul did, bold and creative in today's challenging society.
I was fortunate to be able to attend six sessions, one on each chapter, given by Father Pacwa himself. It was a tremendous blessing to be able to hear him expound on the many Pauline themes he outlined in the book, all guideposts for personal growth through the writings of the apostle Paul.
St Paul, Jubilee Year of the Apostle Paul August 31, 2008
Margaret H. Kravitz (Berwyn PA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Excellent Bible study for Catholics. Through scripture, author Father Mitch Pacwa helps Catholics to draw a deeper of understanding of their faith and the sacramets. Using the New and Old Testament readings of Paul through the eyes of this scripture scholar brings great insight and understanding to those who complete the study.
Praise for its style and format August 7, 2008
Rich Leonardi (Cincinnati, Ohio)
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
In addition to what other reviewers have written, allow me to add a note about this book's style and format. Fr. Pacwa respects the intelligence of his readers, and doesn't hesitate to introduce deep theological points and insights, using etymology and history to explain them. Decades of preaching these concepts to a wide variety of audiences no doubt helps him do so. Likewise, the format is not of the "What-the-readings-mean-to-me" variety. Fr. Pacwa takes a cognitive approach to instruction, and readers are expected to probe and discuss meaty subject matter from the text. I intend to use this book for my weekly catechism group this fall; the fact that it is reasonably priced is an added bonus for the group's members. Highly recommended.
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