Rev Bernard J. Papania Jr. 1000 Goodyear Boulevard Picayune, Mississippi 39466 |
Our Bible Studies are based on the Liturgical Calendar.
The sources used for our Bible Studies are The Jerome Biblical Commentary, The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, and The Navarre Bible. In addition, we used Church History by Laux (TAN Books), Introduction to the Bible by Laux (TAN Books), A Guide to the Bible by Fuentes (Four Courts Press), and Sharing Our Biblical Story by Russell for background information. We also included quotations from The Faith of the Early Fathers (3 volumes) by Jergens and Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture (many volumes) edited by Odum.
According to the Constitution of the Sacred Liturgy promulgated by the Second Vatican Council, "Within the cycle of a year... [the Church] unfolds the whole mystery of Christ, not only from his incarnation and birth until his ascension, but also as reflected in the day of Pentecost, and the expectation of a blessed, hoped-for return of the Lord."
The Church has a three-year cycle for Sunday readings, called "A", "B" and "C".
All of the Bible Studies are provided below. To find Bible Studies by current year calendar date, go to this year's Liturgical Calendar (which includes links to the appropriate Bible Study lesson).
Easter Season | Cycle | |||
Easter Vigil | A | B | C | |
Easter Sunday | A | B | C | |
2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) | A | B | C | |
3rd Sunday of Easter | A | B | C | |
4th Sunday of Easter | A | B | C | |
5th Sunday of Easter | A | B | C | |
Sunday of Easter | A | B | C | |
7th Sunday of Easter | A | B | C | |
Solemnity of the Ascension (Ascension Thursday) | A | B | C | |
Pentecost Vigil | A | B | C | |
Pentecost Sunday | A | B | C | |
Lenten Season |
Cycle | |||
Ash Wednesday | A | B | C | |
1st Sunday of Lent | A | B | C | |
2nd Sunday of Lent | A | B | C | |
3rd Sunday of Lent | A | B | C | |
4th Sunday of Lent | A | B | C | |
5th Sunday of Lent | A | B | C | |
Palm (Passion) Sunday | A | B | C | |
Holy Thursday | A | B | C | |
Christmas Season |
Cycle | |||
Feast of the Holy Family | A | B | C | |
Vigil of Christmas (December 24th) | A | B | C | |
Solemnity of Christmas (Midnight December 25th) | A | B | C | |
Solemnity of Christmas (Dawn December 25th) | A | B | C | |
Solemnity of Christmas (During the Day December 25th) | A | B | C | |
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (January 1st) | A | B | C | |
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord | A | B | C | |
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord | A | B | C | |
Season of Advent |
Cycle | |||
1st Sunday of Advent | A | B | C | |
2nd Sunday of Advent | A | B | C | |
3rd Sunday of Advent | A | B | C | |
4th Sunday of Advent | A | B | C | |
Ordinary Time |
Cycle | |||
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
9th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | A | B | C | |
Solemnities, Feasts, Memorials and Other Special Days |
Cycle | |||
Immaculate Conception (December 8th) | A | B | C | |
Presentation of Our Lord (February 2) | A | B | C | |
Most Holy Trinity Sunday | A | B | C | |
Most Holy Body And Blood Of Christ (Corpus Christi) | A | B | C | |
Vigil of the Birth of John the Baptist (June 23) | A | B | C | |
Birth of John the Baptist (June 24) | A | B | C | |
Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul Vigil (June 28) | A | B | C | |
Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul (June 29) | A | B | C | |
Transfiguration Of Our Lord (August 6) | A | B | C | |
Vigil of the Assumption (August 14th) | A | B | C | |
Solemnity of the Assumption (August 15th) | A | B | C | |
Triumph of the Cross (September 14th) | A | B | C | |
All Saints Day (November 1) | A | B | C | |
All Souls Day (November 2) | A | B | C | |
Dedication of St. John Lateran (November 9) | A | B | C | |
Solemnity of Christ The King | A | B | C |