[Greek] τροπή (tropē), [Latin] trophaeum: a turning, trophy, revolution, or change; Jas 1:17 Trophaeum Traiani. In 102 A.D. the Roman emperor Trajan erected a monument commemorating the victory (turning point) over the Dacians. Background Information: Greek Hellenism: This term means…
Actual Church Bulletin Announcements
Actual Church Bulletin Announcements Here are some actual Church Bulletin messages and blurbs (bloopers): The Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. Ladies Bible Study will be held…
[Greek] βιβλίον (biblion), [Latin] liber
[Greek] βιβλίον (biblion), [Latin] liber: book, scroll, writing; Mt.19:7, Mk.10:4, Lk.4:17,20, Jn.20:30, Jn.21:25, Gal.3:10, 2Tim.4:13, Heb.9:19, Heb.10:7, multiple Rev. scriptures Background Information: Byblos: This was the ancient Phoencian port city of Gebal on the Mediterranean sea in what is, today,…
[Greek] ἀπολογία (apologia), [Latin] defensio, [Latin] ratio, [Latin] defendere
[Greek] ἀπολογία (apologia), [Latin] defensio, [Latin] ratio, [Latin] defendere: defense, vindication, apology, explanation, justification; Act25:16, 2Cor 7:11,Phil 1:7,16,2 Tim 4:16,1 Pet 3:15 Justin Martyr (born 100 A.D.) is perhaps one of greatest apologists (defenders) of the Catholic faith. Background information:…
[Greek] ἄθεος (atheos), [Latin] sine Deo (without God)
[Greek] ἄθεος (atheos), [Latin] sine Deo: without God, ungodly, godless; Eph2:12 Modernism is a synthesis of all heresies. One’s human reason and religious sense only comes from one’s subconsciousness and lived experiences. Anything that suggests God and the divine must…
![[Greek] ἐπιφάνεια (epiphaneia), [Latin] manifestatio](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/epiphaneia-1.jpg "[Greek] ἐπιφάνεια (epiphaneia), [Latin] manifestatio")
[Greek] ἐπιφάνεια (epiphaneia), [Latin] manifestatio
[Greek] ἐπιφάνεια (epiphaneia), [Latin] manifestatio: appearance; 2Thes.2:8, 1Tim.6:14, ,2Tim1:10, 2Tim4:1, Tit 2:13 Caesar Julianus Augustus makes his appearance in the public arena Background Information: Greek Hellenism: This term, rarely used in Classical Greek, can have various meanings determined by the…
[Greek] δόσις (dosis), [Latin] donum, [Latin] datum, [Old Norse] gift
[Greek] δόσις (dosis), [Latin] donum, [Latin] datum, [Old Norse] gift: activity of giving, a gift, thing given; Phil 4:15,Mt.6:1-3,Jas.1:17 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means gift, contribution, permission, bequest, legacy, portion, dose, and fate. Plato’s Euthypro 14c states “What…
[Greek] κλείς (kleis), [Latin] clavis
κλείς (kleis), [Latin] clavis: keys: Mt16:19, Lk11:52, Mt 23:13, Rev 1:18 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means key, catch, door bolt, solution, collar bone, straight, and rowing bench. Euripides’ Medea states “Themis, goddess of oaths, brought her to Hellas…
[Greek] εἰδωλολάτρης (eidōlolatrēs), [Latin] paganus, [Latin] idolum, [Latin] serverus idola (server of idols)
[Greek] εἰδωλολάτρης (eidōlolatrēs), [Latin] paganus, [Latin] idolum, [Latin] serverus idola (server of idols): idolater, pagan, idol worshiper, servant; 1Cor5:10-11, Cor6:9, Eph5:5, Rev21:8, Rev22:15 A local villager (paganus) Background Information: Ancient World: A pagus denotes a specific demarcation of rural land.…
A Few Thoughts on 9/11
First of all, it always be a mystery why God would allow these types of events to occur. However, God, in His infinite love for us, gave us free will. With that comes the consequences of these actions, whether good…
Actual Church Bulletin Announcements
Here are some actual Church Bulletin messages and blurbs (bloopers): The Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10.…
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[Greek] προδότης (prodotēs), [Latin] traditore
[Greek] προδότης (prodotēs), [Latin] traditore: betrayer, one handing over; 2 Macc.5:15, 2Tim.3:2-4 Background Information: Greek Hellenism: This term means betrayer, traitor, and one who abandons during difficulties. Herodotus’ Histories 8.30 states “They could do as the Thessalian did and take…
A Prayer for Singles
“A Time To Be Single” (A Prayer) “Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone – to have a deep soul relationship with another, to be loved thoroughly and exclusively. But God: to a Christian says, “no”, not until you are satisfied…
[Greek] εἰσάγω (eisagō), [Latin] inducere, [Latin] introducere, [Latin] conprehendere
[Greek] εἰσάγω (eisagō), [Latin] inducere, [Latin] introducere, [Latin] conprehendere: to bring in, to spin, introduce, carry in, lead into; Lk 22:54, Jn 18:16,Act 9:8, Act21:28-29,Act 22:24,Lk2:27,Lk 14:21,Act 7:45, Heb 1:6 Eisagogies were magistrates who brought in legal cases before arbitrators…
![[Greek] ἐξάγω (exagō), [Latin] educere, [Latin] eicere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/exago-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἐξάγω (exagō), [Latin] educere, [Latin] eicere")
[Greek] ἐξάγω (exagō), [Latin] educere, [Latin] eicere
[Greek] ἐξάγω (exagō), [Latin] educere, [Latin] eicere: to lead out, to bring forth; Mk 15:20,Lk 24:50,Jn 10:3,Act 7:36, Act 12:17,Act 21:38, Heb 8:9,Act 16:39 Background Information: Greek Hellenism: This term means to lead out, to bring forth, to draw out,…
How Can We Interpret (View) Scripture?
I wanted to take this opportunity to explore the basic methods that we can view scripture. These two methods are called exegesis and eisegesis. These two terms provide differing approaches to understanding scripture. Exegesis comes from the Greek word exago,…
The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today we celebrate this feast which falls 9 months after the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in December. The significance of the Feast of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception helps set the stage for the importance of Mary. Mary…
A Prayer for Catechists
We Are Prophets of a Future Not Our Own It helps, now and then, to step back and take the long view, The Kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, It is beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime…
Hello All!
Welcome to my blog. Allow me to spend this time in introduce myself a little bit. My name is Mike Szczesny. I am Catholic. I have been a catechist since 1993. I have a lay single vocation. So my single…