Studies in the biblical books of Ezra & Nehemiah

with valuable lessons for our times in eight lessons with David Higbee, instructor

It takes a lot to build a healthy spiritual community. It entails really knowing and keeping God’s law. It also entails the most practical, down-to-earth provisions for the people’s worship and welfare; and wise and vigorous reforms, both spiritually and socially.

This study treats a subject little known and little understood in Catholic circles today. Yet it is a vital part of salvation history. The rediscoveries and reforms of that era are a reason we stand in our faith today. What’s more, the lessons of that long ago time are profoundly instructive to our present situation. They cry to us saying, “Ecclesia semper reformanda!”

Begins the Week of September 27th

Since each session stands independently, people may join us for any or all sessions. A general outline of the eight sessions is given below:

1. Sept 27th: A Remnant Returns Home (Introduction, Ezra 1-2)
2. Oct 4th: Rebuilding the Temple (Ezra 3-6)
3. Oct 11th: The Coming of Ezra & Intermarriage (Ezra 7-10)
4. Oct 18th: The Coming of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 1-2)
5. Oct 25th: Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3-7)
6. Nov 1st: Renewing the Covenant (Nehemiah 8-10)
7. Nov 8th: Reforming Government & Society (Nehemiah 11-13)
8. Nov 15th: Overview & Lessons for Today

• at St. John Fisher College
  Tuesday Evenings: 7:15 – 9:00 PM in Murphy Hall, across East Ave. (31F) from main campus: Map
• in Charlotte
  Wednesday Evening: 7:15 – 9:00 PM at 294 Burley Rd. (off Lake Ave., north of Riverside Cemetery): Map
• in Pittsford
  Thursday Mornings: 9:00 – 10:45 AM at 64 Sturbridge Lane (off Carriage Ct.): Map

Price: We suggest a price of $5.00 a session, but pay what you can afford. College students are always free.

CDs will also be available so that people can keep up on this great material.

For more information on these or other St. Irenaeus offerings, call (585) 288-1618.