Four Stops on St. Paul ’s

 Missionary Journey

     The Four Cities of St. Paul ’s Journey and Scripture

A reflection on a trip to Greece - 2007
 Trip was led by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ from EWTN


Father Gregory Dobson
at Parthenon

Thursdays of April 2008

 Time: 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.

Saint Mary of the Angels
 Corner South First & West Henley Streets
Lecture will be held in the Conference Room of Southern Tier Catholic School
across from church - use parking lot and back entrance of school.

 

Thursday, April 3

Macedonia

Philippi-- St. Paul lands in Greece and baptizes the first European Christian. Greeks from all levels of society were welcomed into the Christian faith. See photos and video of the actual site of Lydia 's baptism. We reflect on Paul's unceasing praise during his imprisonment while we look at photos of his actual prison cell. Some aspects of Philippi have not changed from Paul's day as photos and video will reveal. Come see!

 

Thursday, April 10

Macedonia

Thessalonia--Fr Greg reflects on Paul's teaching about the necessity of work. You will discover through pictures and video how this very concept is highly visible in Thessoloniki today!

Borea (Veria)--Paul convincingly argues the Christian message by using Scripture to prove Christ is the Messiah. See photos of the very steps upon which he preached.

 

Thursday, April 17

Corinth and Delphi

An examination of Greek pagan religion/culture and how Paul used these experiences to open their eyes to the wider Christian message. Paul's concepts of the democratization of the Holy Spirit and the joy of a hopeful existence here and in the afterlife are reflected upon. The most beautiful photographs of Fr. Greg's pilgrimage were taken at these sites.

 

Thursday, April 24

Athens

Here at the Areopagus, below the Acropolis, Paul delivered his beautiful "Men of Athens" speech in which he proclaimed to the Athenians the identity of the "unknown God" they worship. See photos of this actual site as it looks today. Fr. Greg offers a reflection on Paul's direct legacy in this country-- aspects of the Christian culture in Greece today and how this speaks to all of us.