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The Gospel of Mark portrays Christ in action. A Retreat with the Gospel of Mark invites you into active contemplation. This is a perfect program to enjoy alone or with others during the Year of Mark.

Combining prayerful reflection, careful biblical scholarship, and an engaging presentation style, each conference was studio-recorded by Fr. Felix Just, S.J., one of our most beloved presenters and an outstanding biblical retreat leader.

Mark’s Gospel presents a distinctive portrait of Jesus, emphasizing how Jesus is both the powerful Son of God and the suffering Son of Man. The Markan Jesus directly asks his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Reflecting on how we ourselves answer this question can help us to grow ever more faithful in our own attempts to follow Jesus in our own lives.

This audio retreat program combines an insightful examination of Mark’s Gospel with three methods of biblical prayer - reflective meditation, imaginative contemplation and centering prayer - to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus.

Use this program to make your own spiritual “retreat” for individual prayer and reflection or in small-group settings with opportunities for communal prayer and sharing. You can listen to each talk while driving, taking a walk, or relaxing at home, and then use your free 40-page study guide to prayerfully reflect on what you’ve heard. If you wish to grow closer to Jesus by spending some prayerful time with the sacred scriptures, you will cherish this series.

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With this order you will receive, free of charge, a detailed Electronic Study Guide. With your confirmation email, you will receive a link that will take you to this Electronic Study Guide, which includes outlines for each topic, review questions and suggested readings for further study. The link to access this Electronic Study Guide will also be included on the case of your CDs or DVDs. You are allowed to print up to 7 copies of your guide. Simply click on the link, or type it into your browser, to access the file.

About Your Presenter

Fr. Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D., is the Director of Biblical Education at the Loyola Institute for Spirituality in Orange, California. After receiving his Doctorate in New Testament Studies from Yale University, he taught at Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles), the University of San Francisco, and Santa Clara University. He was also director of the Center for Religion and Spirituality at LMU, and dean of the Lay Ecclesial Ministry and Deacon Formation Programs for the Diocese of Las Vegas. He regularly teaches courses, gives public lectures, and leads biblically-based days of prayer, parish missions, and weekend or weeklong retreats. He maintains a large internationally recognized website of “Catholic Resources” (catholic-resources.org).

 

Topic Titles

• Beginning Our Retreat with Mark (1:1-15)
• Encountering Jesus Christ (Mark 1:16-45)
• Being with or against Jesus (Mark 2 – 3)
• Hearing the Parables of Jesus (Mark 4:1-34)
• Being Healed by Jesus (Mark 4:35 – 6:29)
• Being Nourished by Jesus (Mark 6:30 – 8:26)
• Accepting Who Jesus Really Is (Mark 8:14-38)
• Journeying with Jesus to Jerusalem (Mark 9 – 10)
• Remaining Faithful amid Conflict (Mark 11 – 12)
• Preparing for the End Times (Mark 13)
• Sharing the Passion of Jesus (Mark 14 – 15)
• Announcing the Resurrection of Jesus (Mark 16)