Immaculate Conception Church, Romans Study Notes

Some of the study notes for our group discussions on Saint Paul's epistle to the Romans are here.

Reference Material

This is a short list of the references used in this study. They are not required for the class but you may find them helpful in your personal study.

Our primary text will be from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible. But, bring whatever translation you have. Sometimes a different translation is good for getting more out of a text.
The Navarre Bible Romans and Galations
The Ignatius Study Bible, St. Paul's Letter to the Romans
Life in Christ by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa. Not so much a commentary but a great ecumenical approach to understanding grace and works.
Paul: Contending for the Faith from Steve Ray's Footprints of God video series. (Watch for it on EWTN this Fall as well - and pass the word when you see an air date.)
Other Studies Offered through Immaculate Conception Church in Lexington, Missouri
June 2008-June 2009 is the Year of Saint Paul as declared by Pope Benedict XVI. A fitting backdrop for our study of St. Paul's epistles.

Introductory Material

The Life of Paul Timeline from Steve Ray's "Catholic Convert" website.
The Life of Paul Timeline from the Navarre Bible Romans and Galations study guide.
A Suggested Outline of the epistle to the Romans from the Ignatius Study Bible.

Course Schedule and Outline

Sunday Class Dates	Study Text And Notes	Saturday Class Dates
10 August 2008	1:1-7, Introduction	16 August 2008
24 August 2008	1:8-23, Study 2	30 August 2008
14 September 2008	1:24-2:16, Study 3	20 September 2008
28 September 2008	2:15-3:20, Study 4	18 October 2008
25 January 2009	3:21-4:25, Study 5	17 January 2009
8 February 2009	5:1-21, Study 6	--
22 February 2009	, Study 7	--
8 March 2009	, Study 8	--
22 March 2009	, Study 9	--

Prayer to the Apostle Paul

Glorious St. Paul, most zealous Apostle, martyr for the love of Christ, Give us a deep faith, a steadfast hope, a burning love for our Lord; so that we can proclaim with you, "It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me." Help us to become apostles serving the Church with a pure heart, witnesses to her truth and beauty amidst the darkness of our days. With you we praise God, our Father: "To Him be the glory, in the Church and in Christ, now and forever."

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, Amen.