Felix Just

This retreat program will inspire and move you.The Gospel of Mark portrays Christ in action. Now, A Retreat with the Gospel of Mark invites you into active contemplation. This is a perfect program to enjoy alone or with others.Combining prayerful...

A spiritually edifying exploration of John’s Gospel for the Christian seeking time with Christ.Expertly guided by Scripture scholar and internationally renowned retreat leader Fr. Felix Just, this retreat examines all of John’s chapters and their...

The symbolic writing of John’s Gospel is an endless source of inspiration for scholars and lay readers alike.. How does John’s portrait of Jesus differ from those by the authors of the Synoptic Gospels? What windows does he provide us—in the 21st...

Have you ever been struck by the number of women that appear in Luke’s Gospel? From Luke’s account of the annunciation to Mary down to his portrayal of the women at Jesus’ tomb, the presence of women in his Gospel has generated a great deal of...

Mark is a gospel of action, calling the first Christians to discipleship and encouraging them to have faith even amidst suffering and oppression. With Fr. Felix Just, S.J. (Ph.D., Yale University), you will explore Mark’s vivid portrayal of Jesus and...

In this talk, you’ll explore Matthew’s distinct take on Jesus and his disciples. The first book of the New Testament, Matthew’s writing sets the tone for the remainder of the Gospels.As you tune your thoughts to Matthew’s contributions to...

The gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John form an exquisite kaleidoscope that reflects the life and teachings of Jesus.Under the guidance of acclaimed biblical scholar Felix Just, S.J. (Ph.D., Yale University), you will consider the different...

Matthew, Mark, and Luke seem to view Jesus "with the same eye" — hence the term “Synoptic.” Indeed, their narratival and linguistic similarities are so great that they likely shared a common source.Under the guidance of Fr. Felix Just, S.J. (Ph.D.,...

How does Acts complement Luke’s Gospel? Can you read one without the other? Does the order in which they were written have any bearing on their meaning for 21st century readers like you?With one of America’s leading Bible teachers, Felix Just, S.J....

"The study of the sacred page, is, as it were, the soul of sacred theology."This teaching from Vatican II emphasizes the importance of studying the Scriptures. But have you fully considered how you encounter the Word of God during the liturgy?Many...

With powerful theology and mysterious authorship, the Gospel according to John offers profound theological insights into Jesus and his mission. But John has also baffled scholars and generated countless questions for millenia.In this talk, Felix Just,...

Expand the layers of meaning you find in Luke’s Gospel.Award-winning professor Fr. Felix Just, S.J. (Ph.D., Yale University) is one of America’s leading Bible teachers. Under his tutelage, you will steep yourself in research about the composition of...

The shortest and oldest of the four gospels, Mark was written in the earliest days of Christianity, when its adherents faced violent persecution. Against this backdrop, Mark provided a source of hope for the young Church.With Fr. Felix Just, S.J....

The Gospel of Matthew was written at a tumultuous time: the Romans had just destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem and were slaughtering Christians. The gospel is thus entrenched both in Christianity’s Jewish heritage and the message of Jesus.In this talk,...

This is the course for which thoughtful Christians around the world have clamored. Join one of America's leading New Testament scholars in thirty-six erudite, lively lectures spanning the entire New Testament.Over 2,000 years, the New Testament has...

Experience the full power of the New Testament with one of America’s leading Bible teachers, Felix Just, S.J. (Ph.D., Yale University).The Bible is not just one book but a whole library of books by different authors. In this lecture, Fr. Just situates...

What is faith?The answer to this question might seem obvious: believing in the existence of God. A better response, however, is more multi-dimensional and nuanced than that.Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has emphasized the need for faith, calling to "the...