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In this new episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma sits down with fellow theologian Fr. Pablo Gadenz to discuss his new book on the Gospel of Luke from the Catholic Commentary Series.
Fr. Gadenz shares his spiritual journey of answering the Lord’s call to the priesthood. They also discuss discernment, focusing especially on the importance of basic human formation and the practicing of the virtues.
Following this conversation, Dr. Bergsma and Fr. Gadenz turn their attention to examining the unique narrative structure of the Gospel of Luke. They discuss St. Luke’s identity, the Gospel’s connections with Essene literature, and key themes found throughout the text—such as mercy, Luke’s focus on women and the poor, and the concept of the Jubilee.
Join Dr. Bergsma and Fr. Gadenz for a fresh look at St. Luke and his Gospel.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:08:08 What Led Fr. Gadenz to the Priesthood
0:12:31 Discernment & Scripture
0:19:41 Teaching Scripture
0:30:11 Challenges in Studying Scripture
0:35:57 Fr. Gadenz's Catholic Commentary Series
0:39:32 Who was St. Luke?
0:45:07 Connection Between Luke & Essene Literature
0:51:28 Luke & Paul
0:58:21 The Structure of Luke's Gospel
1:02:52 Parables & Deeper Meaning
1:14:11 Luke's "Role" in the Gospels
1:22:33 The Themes in Luke's Gospel: Mercy, the Poor, Women, and More
1:31:05 The Gospel of Jubilee
1:38:08 Conclusion
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In this new episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma sits down with fellow theologian Fr. Pablo Gadenz to discuss his new book on the Gospel of Luke from the Catholic Commentary Series.
Fr. Gadenz shares his spiritual journey of answering the Lord’s call to the priesthood. They also discuss discernment, focusing especially on the importance of basic human formation and the practicing of the virtues.
Following this conversation, Dr. Bergsma and Fr. Gadenz turn their attention to examining the unique narrative structure of the Gospel of Luke. They discuss St. Luke’s identity, the Gospel’s connections with Essene literature, and key themes found throughout the text—such as mercy, Luke’s focus on women and the poor, and the concept of the Jubilee.
Join Dr. Bergsma and Fr. Gadenz for a fresh look at St. Luke and his Gospel.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:08:08 What Led Fr. Gadenz to the Priesthood
0:12:31 Discernment & Scripture
0:19:41 Teaching Scripture
0:30:11 Challenges in Studying Scripture
0:35:57 Fr. Gadenz's Catholic Commentary Series
0:39:32 Who was St. Luke?
0:45:07 Connection Between Luke & Essene Literature
0:51:28 Luke & Paul
0:58:21 The Structure of Luke's Gospel
1:02:52 Parables & Deeper Meaning
1:14:11 Luke's "Role" in the Gospels
1:22:33 The Themes in Luke's Gospel: Mercy, the Poor, Women, and More
1:31:05 The Gospel of Jubilee
1:38:08 Conclusion
✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America
➡️ stpaulcenter.com/america
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Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center:
⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences:
stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences
📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center:
stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies
✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us:
stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages
🛒 Browse our bookstore:
stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing
🔥 Support our mission:
stpaulcenter.co/donate
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