Mary-Virgin, Mother, and Queen: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics

by Mitch Pacwa

Overview

"Pray for us oh Holy mother of God"

Fr. Pacwa brings his devotion to the Blessed Mother alive for every Catholic in the next in his series of wildly popular Bible studies. Mary - Virgin, Mother, and Queen: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics looks at Old and New Testament texts that are relevant to the Marian doctrine, including:

• God's promise in Genesis that a woman's offspring would strike the head of the serpent
• The Old Testament Ark of the Covenant as a symbol of Mary
• Mary's fiat
• The wedding at Cana
• Mary at the cross
• The woman and the dragon in Revelation
• And more

Mary - Virgin, Mother, and Queen is perfect for use as a parish Bible study, or for individual learning. Each chapter includes background and study exercises, and questions for reflection and discussion.

Fr. Mitch enlightens, clarifies, and challenges Catholics to a renewed devotion to the Blessed Mother, through whom we are drawn nearer to Christ.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612783147
Publisher:	Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division
Publication date:	03/06/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	512 KB

About the Author

FATHER MITCH PACWA, S.J. is a respected Scripture Scholar, Author, and popular EWTN Television and Radio Host, as well as the founder and President of IGNATIUS PRODUCTIONS www.fathermitchpacwa.org - a teaching and media apostolate. He received his B.A. in Philosophy and Theology from the University of Detroit, summa cum laude. He was ordained a Jesuit Catholic priest in 1976 with the Society of Jesus and then continued his studies. He received his Master of Divinity and S.T.B. from the Jesuit School of Theology of Loyola University, magna cum laude. At Vanderbilt University, he received his Master of Arts, Ph.D. in Old Testament. Father Pacwa has taught at the high school, university, and seminary levels. He has lectured at hundreds of conferences and churches around the world and is best known for his appearances on EWTN - The Global Catholic Television Network www.ewtn.com. Father Pacwa is fluent in twelve languages and has a unique understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East and is respected for his knowledge on Islam and the Qur'an. Father Pacwa serves as Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and has led thousands of pilgrims to holy sites around the world. He is also has the privilege of being bi-ritual, which means he can also celebrate the Maronite Mass of the Eastern Catholic Church. Father Pacwa is also the author of many books and can be found here on Amazon Author's Page.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Study Guide in a Group 7

Acknowledgments 9

Introduction 11

Session 1 Old Testament Background 17

Session 2 The Annunciation 35

Session 3 The Visitation to Elizabeth and the Annunciation to Joseph 51

Session 4 The Birth and Infancy of Jesus 67

Session 5 The Magi and Jesus' Childhood 87

Session 6 Mary in Christ's Public Ministry 101

Session 7 The "Woman" in John's Gospel 113

Session 8 Mary After Jesus' Public Ministry 133

Session 9 The Intercession of Mary 149

Marian Prayers 157