A weekly series bringing ‘light’ to this time of lockdown…
Well and truly done with sourdough starters? Not interested in another DIY project? To help fill the void during lockdown, each week we’ll suggest some inspiring content to bring ‘light’ to this difficult time. Pop on the kettle and check out the recommendations below.
Resources for Christian living
Navigating marriage and family life
Week one: Parenting as a team
Spouses come from different backgrounds, have different personalities and often different expectations for family life. All of this needs to be worked through to allow couples to be truly in sync with one another. This podcast from the Messy Family Project gives some great practical advice on how to parent together with unity, respect and of course—God’s grace.
Week two: Unity in marriage (part 1)
In this podcast, Catholic counsellors, Dr Bob Schuchts and Jake Khym discuss how marriage is a union of two broken people, and yet when the love of God is invited in, unity is made possible. Sharing what they have learned through their own marriages and in their professional work, they pave a way forward for growth and healing.
Week three: Making the most of lockdown
In this blog post, local Melbourne mum of six, Kate Moriarty, shares some fun and creative ideas to help families make the most of their time together in lockdown.
Getting to know your Bible
Resources to help you explore the Bible
Week one: How to read the Bible
Getting started: In this short video, Fr Mike Schmitz shares several reasons we should pick up our Bible again, see it with fresh eyes and allow it to transform our lives.
Going deeper: In this video, Bishop Robert Barron looks at different approaches to understanding Scripture and how we can use them to hear God speaking to us today.
Week two: Exploring the Gospels
As Christians, we have four accounts of the life of Jesus, called Gospels. How should we read them?
Getting Started: This video by a Franciscan priest looks at how it’s possible to understand different Gospel accounts and stories about Jesus.
Going Deeper: This year, we are reading Mark’s Gospel at Mass. This video provides an introduction into the crafting and structure of the Gospel and the portrait of Jesus presented.
Week three: Opening up the Old Testament
Getting Started: In this video, Bible Snap brings you the Old Testament in 8 minutes, with a comprehensive overview of where the books and people fit in the timeline of history.
Going Deeper: Exodus is one of the key books of the Old Testament. Hear about the pivotal events in Exodus from a range of other Christian Biblical scholars and theological experts in this 10-minute video.
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