Bible Studies
At St. Mary of Lourdes, we offer a Bible Study on Wednesday mornings and Wednesday evenings both in the Fall and again in the Winter/early Spring. The studies help the participants delve into and reflect on the Scripture within their own lives. Each session incorporates discussion and usually a DVD presentation. Parishioners from surrounding parishes are invited to participate.
Upcoming Bible Studies
For more information, please contact Ileen Grebner, Director of Faith Formation.
The Bible in a Year
In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way.
Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episode that will help you understand the context of each reading.
With this podcast, you won’t just read the Bible in a year … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today!
Listen and…
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- Read the ENTIRE Bible
- Feel more confident about your understanding of Scripture
- Experience the transformative power of God’s Word in your daily life
- Start seeing the world through the lens of Scripture
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children – parental discretion is advised.
Each 20-25 minute episode includes:
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- Two to three scripture readings
- A reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz
- A guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word
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Where can I find Fr. Mike’s Podcasts?
Follow this link and you will be directed to where you can listen directly online or find this free podcast through your favorite app
Lenten Soup Suppers
During the Season of Lent, we host a Lenten Soup Supper and Speaker Series. This series is held on the Monday’s of Lent (minus the Monday of Holy Week) and features a speaker who takes us on a reflective Lenten journey. The talks may center on the readings for the year or on the themes of Lent but they provide an opportunity for parishioners to enrich their Lenten experience and come together in community with each other.
Each evening begins with prayer at 6pm, followed by the Soup Supper. The speaker is introduced around 6:30pm and each evening ends around 7:30pm