Council of Catholic Men: Catechism and Bible Study of the Catholic Church

In today’s Council of Catholic Men catechism and Bible study, we continue our journey through Hebrews by reading and unpacking chapter 7. From the mysterious figure of Melchizedek to the supremacy of Christ’s eternal priesthood, we explore how Jesus, our holy and undefiled High Priest, fulfills Psalm 109 and surpasses the Levitical order—offering Himself once for all and ever living to make interc...

In today’s Council of Catholic Men, Hebrews chapter 6, reflecting on Saint Paul’s sober warning against apostasy and his exhortation to patience and perseverance. We explored the imagery of rain, fruit, thorns, and briars to underscore the slow, disciplined work of cultivating faith, and anchored our hope in God’s irrevocable promise to Abraham—fulfilled in Christ, our forerunner and eternal High...

In this Christmas Eve episode of Council of Catholic Men, we continue our study of the Letter to the Hebrews with chapters 3–5, reflecting on Christ’s supremacy over Moses, the call to enter God’s rest, and Jesus as our compassionate and eternal High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek. We highlight the exhortation to persevere in faith, the power of God’s living word, and the invitation...

In today’s Council of Catholic Men, we opened in prayer and entered a rich study of Scripture and tradition. We read and reflected on Saint Paul’s Epistle to Titus, exploring the qualities of bishops and priests, the call to sound doctrine, and practical guidance for every state of life—from older men and women to young people and servants—culminating in the charge to avoid heresy after charitable...

In this episode of the Council of Catholic Men,  a prayerful study of Scripture and catechesis. We read 1 Timothy 4–6 and 2 Timothy 1–4, reflecting on St. Paul’s counsel to Timothy: guarding sound doctrine, the goodness of God’s creation received with thanksgiving, the dignity and duties within the Church (including care for widows and honor for faithful clergy), the dangers of greed, and the...

In this episode of the Council of Catholic Men, we prayed together and then journeyed through Scripture with a focused reading of 2 Thessalonians and 1 Timothy. I reflected on Saint Paul’s exhortations to stand firm in the faith, hold fast to apostolic traditions, discern false teachings, and live disciplined, charitable lives that honor Christ. We explored themes such as the “man of sin,” the Chu...

In this episode, we journey through 1 Thessalonians, reflecting on Paul’s gratitude for the Thessalonians’ faith, their perseverance under persecution, and his fatherly care expressed through exhortation, prayer, and encouragement. We highlight key themes: receiving the Gospel “in power and in the Holy Spirit,” becoming “children of the day,” living soberly with faith, charity, and hope, and comfo...

In today’s Council of Catholic Men Bible Study and Catechism, we journeyed through St. Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians, reflecting on Christ’s primacy as head of the Church and peacemaker through the blood of His Cross (Col 1), Paul’s warnings against deceptive philosophies and angel-worship that displace Christ (Col 2), and the call to put off the old man and put on the new, living charity, grat...

In this episode of the Council of Catholic Men Catechism and Bible Study, we continue through Saint Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, completing chapters 2–4. We reflect on Paul’s call to unity, humility, and obedience to Christ, highlighting the kenosis hymn (“He emptied Himself”) and the charge to “work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” We consider Paul’s warnings against false teache...

In today’s Council of Catholic Men, we continue our catechism and Bible study with a prayerful reading of Ephesians 4–6, exploring St. Paul’s call to unity, truth in charity, putting on the new man, and living a virtuous life. We reflect on practical holiness: honesty, righteous speech, righteous labor, reconciling anger, and generosity. In Ephesians 5, we consider walking as children of light, th...

In today’s Council of Catholic Men Bible and Catechism Study, opened with prayer and then began our read-through of Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians using the Douay-Rheims, covering chapters 1–3 with select footnotes. We reflected on Paul’s context writing from prison, the “spiritual blessings” in Christ, the seal of the Holy Spirit, and Christ as head of the Church. In chapter 2, we examined...

In today’s Council of Catholic Men Bible and Catechism Study, we continue our journey through Scripture by finishing Paul’s Letter to the Galatians (chapters 5–6). We reflect on Christian liberty, the contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruits of the Spirit, and Paul’s call to bear one another’s burdens and glory only in the Cross of Christ. We note how baptismal life, animated by char...

In this episode, we open with prayer and begin our study of Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians, moving chapter by chapter through key themes: Paul’s divine calling and defense of his apostleship (Gal 1), the Jerusalem meeting affirming the Gospel to the Gentiles and Paul’s fraternal correction of Peter for the sake of truth and unity (Gal 2), justification by faith rather than works of the Mosa...

In this episode, We continue our journey through 2 Corinthians, finishing chapters 11–13. We reflect on Paul’s defense of his apostleship against false teachers, his catalogue of sufferings, and Christian strength: when I am weak, then I am strong. We highlight the powerful consolation of 2 Corinthians 12:9—"My grace is sufficient for thee; for power is made perfect in infirmity"—and unpack how Go...

In this episode of Council of Catholic Men, continuing our study of 2 Corinthians, reflecting on chapters 8–10 and how Saint Paul calls us to generous almsgiving, humble imitation of Christ, and integrity in ministry. We linger on 2 Corinthians 8:9—Christ, though rich, became poor for our sake—unpacking how His humility makes us rich in grace and models the love we owe our neighbor. In chapter 9,...

In today’s Council of Catholic Men, continuing our walk through 2 Corinthians, reflecting on chapter 5’s hope of our heavenly dwelling, the call to walk by faith, and the sober truth of the judgment seat of Christ. We unpack the Douay-Rheims notes on particular judgment, what it means to “know no man according to the flesh,” and Christ made a sin-offering for us. We then read chapters 6–7, highlig...

In this episode of the Council of Catholic Men, we open with prayer and begin our study of 2 Corinthians from the Douay-Rheims english translation of the bible, covering chapters 1–4. We reflect on Paul’s consolations amid tribulations, his integrity in ministry, the forgiveness shown to the repentant sinner, and the call to authentic penance. We highlight Paul’s defense of consistent apostolic te...

In this episode of the Council of Catholic Men Bible Study and Catechism, we delve into the teachings of Saint Paul in his first epistle to the Corinthians, focusing on chapters 12 through 14. We explore the diversity of spiritual gifts and the unity of the mystical body of Christ, emphasizing the importance of each member's unique contributions. The discussion highlights the virtues of faith, hop...

In this episode of the Council of Catholic Men Bible and Catechism Study, we delve into the profound theological insights of Saint Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians, focusing on chapter 15. This chapter explores the resurrection of Christ and its implications for our own resurrection, emphasizing the importance of faith and the transformative power of Christ's resurrection. We discuss the si...

In this episode of the Council of Catholic Men we delve into a profound Bible study focusing on the first letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, chapter 10. We read from the Douay Rheims version, exploring Saint Paul's teachings on avoiding idolatry and the significance of the Eucharist. The discussion highlights the importance of not partaking in foods sacrificed to idols, drawing parallels wit...

In this episode of Catechism and Bible Study with the Council of Catholic Men, we delve into the teachings of the First Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, focusing on chapters eight and nine. The discussion centers around the concept of idols and the importance of charity over knowledge, drawing parallels to the story of Saint Isaac Jogues and his interactions with the Iroquois tribe. We emp...

In this episode of the Council of Catholic Men's Bible Study and Catechism, Patrick Chanel guides us through a deep exploration of the First Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, focusing on Chapters 4 through 7. We delve into the themes of humility, the role of God's ministers, and the importance of not being "puffed up" with pride. Patrick discusses the metaphor of being "fools for Christ" an...

In this episode of Bible and Catechism Study with the Council of Catholic Men, hosted by Patrick Chanel, we delve into the teachings of Saint Paul's letters to the Romans and Corinthians. The discussion begins with a prayer for the health of John Miller and others in need, followed by an exploration of Romans Chapter 15, where Saint Paul exhorts unity and glorification of God among believers. The...

In this episode of Bible and Catechism with the Council of Catholic Men, we delve into the teachings of St. Paul in Romans Chapters 10 through 14. We explore the themes of faith, salvation, and the justice of God, emphasizing the importance of confessing and believing in Jesus Christ for salvation. The discussion also touches on the unity of Jews and Gentiles in faith, the role of grace versus wor...

In this episode of Catechism and Bible Study for the Council of Catholic Men, we delve into the teachings of Saint Paul in the book of Romans, focusing on chapters 7 through 9. We explore the themes of sin, law, and grace, discussing how believers are released from the law through Christ and the ongoing struggle between the flesh and the spirit. The discussion highlights the importance of living a...