First recorded ceremony to expel a demon (exorcism) AND Wedding vows in the same chapter???. Chapter 8
Book of Judith
The story revolves around Judith, a daring and beautiful widow, who is upset with her Jewish countrymen for not trusting God to deliver them from their foreign conquerors. She goes with her loyal maid to the camp of the enemy general, Holofernes, with whom she slowly ingratiates herself, promising him information on the Israelites. Gaining his trust, she is allowed access to his tent one night as he lies in a drunken stupor. She decapitates him, then takes his head back to her fearful countrymen. The Assyrians, having lost their leader, disperse, and Israel is saved. Though she is courted by many, Judith remains unmarried for the rest of her life. Book of Sirach Chapter 38 On Sickness & Death - Giving doctors their due. Book of Wisdom Chapter 10 - "God as a woman?"
Monday, January 7th - Day 1 We began looking at who is a prophet and prophetic people. After our final, we will take a brief look at Dorothy Day, Martin Luther King and Thomas Merton... For now....Let is pray and consider the Scripture, Luke 4:14 - 30 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+4&version=NRSV
This is referred to Jesus' Mission statement. Notice what is 'proclaimed" and who is mentioned as well as the reaction of those in synagogue. Important stories...
Widow of Zarephath
A foreign widow—socially marginal and religiously outside the true community of God—is fed, her son is brought to life, and she acknowledges YHWH. The individual incident prefigures the national message. God will provide for the Israelites and give them life; they must commit themselves to God. Elijah - Chariot of Fire
Assignment: Read textbook pages 154 - 157 on Amos In your notes, write your thoughts on the following statement: In our society, we sometimes enjoy luxuries at the expense of those who are poor. Tuesday, January 8th - Day 2 Sharing of homework reflection
Referring to notes, we will look further in the Book of Amos, a "writing prophet."
Assignment: Read text pages 157 - 160 - Hosea
In your notes, complete the following: If Hosea were to name his children to symbolize corruption in our time or in our country, what names do you think he might choose? List and explain.
Wednesday, January 9th, Day 3
Prayer : "Cry of the Poor"
Notes will be distributed and an in-depth look at Scripture on the prophet.
Homework sharing.
Assignment: Read text pages 161- 164, 167 -171: Answer question #3 on page 171.
