Spirituality of Paul

Patrick J. Hartin is a priest of the Diocese of Spokane, Washington, where he now serves as senior pastor at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Fr. Hartin taught courses in New Testament and classical civilizations at Gonzaga University for many years. He is a contributor to Give Us This Day and is the author of numerous books, including Spirituality of Paul (Little Rock Scripture Study), James (Sacra Pagina series, Liturgical Press) and James, First Peter, Jude, Second Peter (New Collegeville Bible Commentary, Liturgical Press). His most recent publication is “The Letter of James” in The Jerome Biblical Commentary for the Twenty-First Century (T&T Clark).

• TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome   7What materials will you use?   8How will you use these materials?   8Lesson One (Introduction: Context for Exploring Paul’s Spirituality)   11Lesson Two (Paul’s Call and Mission)   23Lesson Three (The Significance of the Cross and Resurrection)   39Lesson Four (God’s Transforming Grace)   59Lesson Five (Faith in Christ and Humanity Renewed)   75Lesson Six (Community-Oriented Spirituality)   99Lesson Seven (The Goal of the Spiritual Life)   121Endnotes   134Praying with Your Group   138Reflecting on Scripture   140