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Join leading Catholic New Testament teacher Fr. Felix Just, S.J. for 36 lively, erudite lectures spanning the entire New Testament. Over 2,000 years, the New Testament has profoundly shaped the lives and faith of billions. Until now, though, covering the entire New Testament in one experience has been nearly impossible. This comprehensive course introduces you to the contents and historical contexts of all the books and letters of the New Testament.

In this 18-lecture course, Fr. Just explores the structure and contents of the Lectionary, examines its history and development, and suggests ways you can use it more fully. The content will be valuable not only for people already involved in liturgical ministries but also for anyone who wishes to become more familiar with the Lectionary and the liturgical year. Fr. Just will address all your questions about the Lectionary, including What is the Lectionary for Mass? How was it developed? How is it related to the Bible?

What is faith? The answer to this question might seem obvious: believing in the existence of God. A better response, however, is more multidimensional and personal. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI emphasized the importance of faith, calling out "the need to rediscover the journey of faith so as to shed ever clearer light on the joy and renewed enthusiasm of the encounter with Christ."

The original self-help classic - fully updated for the 21st century! In 1902, James Allen wrote a classic book that was to inspire millions. It was called As a Man Thinketh and became one of the most influential personal improvement books ever written. It provided a series of philosophical considerations on the power of our own thoughts. The conclusion of the book is that 'we become what we think about' - which later became the inspiration behind the best-selling movie The Secret, and the modern self-help movement.

Castle Joiry had been taken. The heavy boots of invaders rang in the hallways, and the arching ceiling echoed back the clash of falling swords. Still struggling violently, Joiry's commander was brought before the conqueror. Standing tall, armor running red with blood, Jirel of Joiry refused to surrender her home and vowed to her enemy that his victory would cost him his life, and more. That very night, Joiry's lady crept by secret ways to the castle's deepest dungeon.

The gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John form an exquisite kaleidoscope that reflects the life and teachings of Jesus. Under the guidance of acclaimed biblical scholar Felix Just, SJ (PhD, Yale University), you will consider the different historical contexts, intended messages, and emphases of each evangelist.

A retreat with the Gospel of Matthew will enable you to spend prayerful time with Jesus Christ. Containing prayerful reflections, outstanding biblical scholarship, and an engaging presentation style, this audio retreat is brilliantly presented by Fr. Felix Just, SJ (PhD, Yale), an award-winning biblical retreat leader. His acclaimed conferences combine insightful examinations of Matthew's Gospel with three methods of biblical prayer: reflective meditation, imaginative contemplation, and centering prayer.

I was so excited to see Marco—really see him. Just get away and be us. But when I ran out front and saw him on the bike, my very first reaction was no. I always felt yes when it came to hopping on the back of the bike with Marco. Something felt off. I didn’t know what. I can’t explain what happened next in any way other than by saying that this was always supposed to happen. It was always going to happen. I could not learn my lessons. Marco could not learn his lessons. I could see him—I could see the guard rail. The train tracks. The river. The rocks. The road.

Wo Schatten sind, da ist auch immer Licht! Verraten, gefangen und seiner Macht beraubt, kämpft Cassion gegen die in ihm tobende Dunkelheit an. Währenddessen rollt ein unbezwingbares Heer auf die letzte Hochburg der Magier zu - ausgestattet mit einem tödlichen Gift, das jeden Funken Magie auslöscht. Noch nie war die Lage so aussichtslos, denn die Dunkle Göttin hat ebenfalls ihre Finger im Spiel. Und ein Kampf gegen sie würde einen Preis erfordern, den Cassion um nichts in der Welt zu zahlen bereit ist... Menschen gegen Magier - der finale Kampf um Edingaard und der große Abschluss der Schattenträger-Saga!

Der Kampf um die Ordensstadt Crem steht unmittelbar bevor. Was können unsere Helden, die Zwergenkriegerin Brynnbett, Magister Jamon und der Waldelben-Heiler Raiwen, jetzt noch ausrichten? Die Bedrohung für Eskrinor rückt näher! Ihr irres Lachen hallte durch die Straße und hinterließ nichts als Kälte. "Es gibt kein Entkommen", rief sie. "Ihr habt euch in eurem eigenen Grab verschanzt." Das Heer der Waldelben belagert die Stadt Crem, der Krieg scheint unausweichlich. Zu groß ist der Hass der Thronwächterin auf den Orden der magiebegabten Menschen.

Ein junger Magier, der ein dunkles Erbe in sich trägt. Eine Frau ohne Vergangenheit, die sein Herz berührt. Ein Feind, der im Verborgenen die Fäden zieht. Der Kampf um die Zukunft Edingaards geht weiter! Cassions Welt liegt in Trümmern. Seine Eltern ringen mit dem Tod und seine Liebe zu Kyana scheint unmöglich. Während die Ausschreitungen gegen die Magier immer härter werden, suchen Cassion und Kyana nach einem Weg, der dunklen Göttin Einhalt zu gebieten. Doch immer öfter muss Cassion sich fragen, wem Kyanas Loyalität eigentlich gilt.

Die Welt von Erellgorh unmittelbar vor den zwei Kriegen - der erste Teil von Matthias Teuts Zwergen-Trilogie. Der Zwist zwischen den Elben und den magiebegabten Menschen spitzt sich zu; auch die Zwerge Eskrinors werden mit hineingezogen. Ohne vom großen Weltgeschehen etwas zu ahnen, verfolgen die drei Hauptfiguren des Romans ihre ganz eigenen Ziele.

Nach dem Massaker an einem Hexenclan reist Tyros nach Marokko, um die Schuldigen zu finden. Während er mit seiner Vergangenheit konfrontiert wird, muss Moose in Düsseldorf dafür sorgen, dass Louisa nicht die ganze Stadt in Schutt und Asche legt. Lass dich verzaubern und tauche ein in eine Welt von Gut und Böse!

Matthew, Mark, and Luke seem to view Jesus "with the same eye" - hence the term Synoptic. Indeed, their narratival and linguistic similarities are so great that they likely shared a common source. Under the guidance of Fr. Felix Just, SJ (PhD, Yale University), you will explore the authorship of the Synoptic Gospels, exploring their fascinating history and curious differences.

The Gospel of Matthew was written at a tumultuous time: the Romans had just destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem and were slaughtering Christians. The gospel is thus entrenched both in Christianity’s Jewish heritage and the message of Jesus. In this talk, Fr. Just provides you with the necessary tools to interpret the Gospel of Matthew, giving you fascinating insights into its composition, parables, relationship to Mark, and much more.

The shortest and oldest of the four gospels, Mark was written in the earliest days of Christianity, when its adherents faced violent persecution. Against this backdrop, Mark provided a source of hope for the young church. With Fr. Felix Just, SJ (PhD, Yale University), as your guide, you will explore Mark's action-packed gospel, looking at its composition, history, and structure before turning to its salient literary features and key stories.

Mark is a gospel of action, calling the first Christians to discipleship and encouraging them to have faith even amidst suffering and oppression. With Fr. Felix Just, SJ (PhD, Yale University), you will explore Mark’s vivid portrayal of Jesus and his disciples. You will also encounter minor Bartimaeus, the Syrophoenician woman, and Jairus - each of whom remains a powerful model of discipleship and faith in our time.

The Bible is not just one book but a whole library of books by different authors. In this lecture, Fr. Just situates the New Testament within its literary, historical, and theological context, helping you understand its mingling of genres and its relationship to the Old Testament. You'll study the formation of the canon, the languages used by the New Testament writers, and the order of the books. By learning how to interpret the key features of the New Testament, you will discover new depths in its ancient pages.

This retreat program will inspire and move you. The Gospel of Mark portrays Christ in action. Now, A Retreat with the Gospel of Mark invites you into active contemplation. This is a perfect program to enjoy alone or with others.

A spiritually edifying exploration of John’s Gospel for the Christian seeking time with Christ. Expertly guided by Scripture scholar and internationally renowned retreat leader Fr. Felix Just, this retreat examines all of John’s chapters and their relevance to your life.