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What is the essence of God’s gift of grace?

This series will examine the marvelous gifts of grace and divine help that are given to us through the death and resurrection of Christ and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. From the beginning of time, God has provided humanity with every means necessary to seek, to find and to love him. By his Paschal Mystery, Jesus Christ pours out abundant gifts to enable those who believe in him to live as children of God.

Drawing on the Sacred Scripture, the wisdom of the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, and papal and conciliar teaching, these lectures provide a solid catechesis on grace, virtue and the moral life. You will be introduced to great saints and mystics who illustrate the results of putting these gifts to good use, and encourage us to accept and respond to the extraordinary treasures God offers.

This edifying course will expand your understanding of God’s love, and it will touch your heart.

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

Father Philip G. Bochanski, C.O., M.A., a native of suburban Philadelphia, received a M.A. in Theology from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and was ordained a priest in May 1999. In 2004, he joined the Philadelphia Congregation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri. The Oratory, a congregation of secular priests who live a stable community life without vows, dedicate themselves to the formation of the laity, especially young adults, through teaching, preaching and the celebration of the sacraments and is also responsible for the pastoral care of St. Francis Xavier Parish, in center-city Philadelphia.

He is the co-author and editor of two works on local Church History, Our Faith-Filled Heritage: The Church of Philadelphia Bicentennial as a Diocese (Strasbourg: Editions du Signe, 2007), and The Wonderful Works of God: A Sesquicentennial History of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany (Strasbourg: Editions du Signe, 2008). His other publications include a Novena to the Holy Spirit, published by the Catholic Truth Society (London) in 2006, and a number of articles on spirituality for The Bulletin, “Philadelphia’s Family Newspaper.” 

Topic Titles

• Grace and Freedom
• The Grace of Justification
• Types of Grace
• Infused Virtues and the Response of Faith
• Certain Faith and Joyful Hope
• Love for God and Others
• Virtue as a Habit of Conscience
• Prudence and Justice Fortitude and Temperance
• The Spirit Bestowed and the Spirit Bestowing
• Gifts for the Will: Fear, Piety and Fortitude
• Gifts for the Intellect: Knowledge, Counsel, Understanding and Wisdom Rejoicing in Fruitful Love
• Fruits that Strengthen the Heart Fruits that Feed Relationships
• The Reality of the Spiritual Combat
• Protected by Righteousness and Faith
• Transformed and Armed by the Truth