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Presenting the weekly recorded Advent talks from Yarra Theological Union, a College of the University of Divinity. Each talk reflects on the extraordinary richness and beauty of the Advent readings.
Speaking to us from their own area of expertise are:
Dr Janina Hiebel, who specialises in Prophetic literature, will guide us through the First Readings that come to us mainly from the prophet Isaiah.
Dr Mary Reaburn NDS, who is an expert in the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament, will draw out the richness of the Responsorial Psalms.
Dr Chris Monaghan CP, author of the Friendly Guide to Paul, will explore the longings and hopes of the early Christian communities found in the Second Readings.
Assoc Prof Mary Coloe PBVM, a world recognised expert on the Gospel of John and author of the Friendly Guide to John, will draw out the significance and meaning of the Advent Gospels.
Week 1: Tuesday, November 24
Virtual Advent Week One from chris.monaghan@passionists.com on Vimeo.
Week 2: Tuesday, December 1
GarrattYTU Advent week 2 from chris.monaghan@passionists.com on Vimeo.
Week 3: Tuesday, December 8
3rd Sunday of Advent Garratt YTU from chris.monaghan@passionists.com on Vimeo.
Week 4: Tuesday, December 15
Advent Week Four GarrattYTU from chris.monaghan@passionists.com on Vimeo.
BOOKS OF INTEREST
The Friendly Guide to the Birth of Jesus
Mary Coloe PBVM
Doorways into Hope and Joy at Advent and Christmas
Michael McGirr
The Friendly Guide to Paul
Chris Monaghan CP
