Meeting 2 of the Faith Discussion Group finished discussing Chapter 1 of Jesus the Bridegroom, The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre. I think all in attendance would agree that this book is providing new information to us regarding God’s continuing relationship with his people.  It’s fascinating to discover how really vibrant the bible is.  And by coming together in groups we help each other to a deeper understanding of God’s plan for us. Analogous to the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch…..Acts chapter 8 27 – 31…So he (Philip) got up and set out. Now, there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, that is, the queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of her entire treasury, who had come to Jerusalem to worship, and was returning home.  Seated in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah.  The Spirit said to Philip, “Go and join up with that chariot.”  Philip ran up and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?”  He replied, “How can I, unless someone instructs me?”   This discussion group accomplishes a similar goal….we instruct each other by reading the research and commentary that Brant Pitre provides in books like Jesus the Bridegroom and then we share our own thoughts and experiences during our weekly meetings.

Here’s another testimonial on the book from Edward Sri, author of Walking with Mary.  “Brant Pitre helps us to know Jesus not just as a Savior and lord, but as our divine bridegroom.  This excellent book shows how the theme of Christ the bridegroom is at the very heart of salvation history and how it can transform the way we view baptism, the Eucharist, marriage, and our own relationship with Christ.  The profound Biblical insights and clear, engaging writing style will take you deeper into the divine love story found in Sacred Scripture.”

So set your calendar for Thursday’s at 7pm in the education building for our weekly meetings of the Faith Discussion Group.  We will begin discussion of Chapter 2 next.  Face coverings are required and we will maintain social distancing and all other requirements necessary during this unprecedented time. For more information or if you have a question please call Betty Rossi at 910-295-0489 or Joe Ptaszek at 910-691-3937.