by Fr. John A. Peck
If you are seriously thinking about pursuing the priesthood or the diaconate, then you need to seriously read the Bible, especially the New Testament. Well, look for further, friend – we are here to help!
Beginning Nov. 15th (the beginning of the Advent/Nativity Fast), we will once again be embarking on our annual challenge event to read through the entire New Testament (aloud) by Christmas! This is a great endeavor and exercise and you should join it! Read with your spouse as an Advent discipline! Even children can do this, and they have. You can do it, too.
Join the many of us who do this every year and prosper your soul in the effort. You won’t be the same. Remember, we begin Nov. 15th!
The New Testament Challenge is kind of a tradition. We invite you to join us in this 40 day offering and make more time for the reading of Holy Scripture this Advent.
The 2012 New Testament Challenge
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DAY |
DATE |
READINGS |
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1 |
Thurs. Nov. 15 |
Matthew 1-7 |
|
2 |
Fri. Nov. 16 |
Matthew 8-12 |
|
3 |
Sat. Nov. 17 |
Sabbath: Rest up or Catch Up |
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4 |
Sun. Nov. 18 |
Lord’s Day: Rest up or Catch Up |
|
5 |
Mon. Nov. 19 |
Mathew 13-18 |
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6 |
Tues. Nov. 20 |
Matthew 19-24 |
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7 |
Wed. Nov. 21 |
Matthew 25-28 |
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8 |
Thurs. Nov. 22 |
Thanksgiving Day: Rest Up or Catch Up |
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9 |
Fri. Nov. 23 |
Acts 1:1 – 4:37 |
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10 |
Sat. Nov. 24 |
Sabbath: Rest up or Catch Up |
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11 |
Sun. Nov. 25 |
Lord’s Day: Rest up or Catch Up |
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12 |
Mon. Nov. 26 |
Acts 5:1 -15:41 |
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13 |
Tues. Nov. 27 |
Acts 16:1 – 28:31 |
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14 |
Wed. Nov. 28 |
Mark 1:1 – 11:33 |
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15 |
Thurs. Nov. 29 |
Mark 12:1 – 16:20 |
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16 |
Fri. Nov. 30 |
James, 1-2 Peter |
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17 |
Sat. Dec. 1 |
Sabbath: Rest up or Catch Up |
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18 |
Sun. Dec. 2 |
Lord’s Day: Rest up or Catch Up |
|
19 |
Mon. Dec. 3 |
Galatians, Ephesians |
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20 |
Tues. Dec. 4 |
1,2 Thessalonians |
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21 |
Wed. Dec. 5 |
1-2 Timothy |
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22 |
Thurs. Dec. 6 |
1 Corinthians 1:1 – 11:34 |
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23 |
Fri. Dec. 7 |
1 Corinthians 12:1 – 2 Corinthians |
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24 |
Sat. Dec. 8 |
Sabbath: Rest up or Catch Up |
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25 |
Sun. Dec. 9 |
Lord’s Day: Rest up or Catch Up |
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26 |
Mon. Dec. 10 |
Romans 1-8 |
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27 |
Tues. Dec. 11 |
Romans 9-16 |
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28 |
Wed. Dec. 12 |
Luke1-7 |
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29 |
Thurs. Dec. 13 |
Luke 8-16 |
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30 |
Fri. Dec. 14 |
Luke 17-20 |
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31 |
Sat. Dec. 15 |
Sabbath: Rest up or Catch Up |
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32 |
Sun. Dec. 16 |
Lord’s Day: Rest up or Catch Up |
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33 |
Mon. Dec. 17 |
Philippians, Colossians |
|
34 |
Tues. Dec. 18 |
1,2,3 John- Jude |
|
35 |
Wed. Dec. 19 |
John 1-7 |
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36 |
Thurs. Dec. 20 |
John 8-14 |
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37 |
Fri. Dec. 21 |
John 15-21 |
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38 |
Sat. Dec. 22 |
Titus, Philemon, Hebrews |
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39 |
Sun. Dec. 23 |
Revelation 1 – 11 |
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40 |
Mon. Dec. 24 |
Revelation 12 – 22 |
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