Spirituality of the Gospels

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 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 CONTENTS
Welcome   7
     What materials will you use?   8
     How will you use these materials?   8
Lesson One  (Introduction and Context for Exploring Biblical Spirituality)   11
Lesson Two  (Exploring Matthew’s Spiritual Vision)   23
Lesson Three  (Exploring Mark’s Spiritual Vision)   41
Lesson Four  (Exploring Luke’s Spiritual Vision)   55
Lesson Five  (Exploring John’s Spiritual Vision)   71
Lesson Six  (Biblical Spirituality Incarnated and Conclusion)   85
Endnotes   111
Praying with Your Group   116
Reflecting on Scripture   118