CCASTA
by Fr. Dale Picarella
Catholic Bible studies and seminars
Catholic Bible studies and seminars
Session 1 A New BeginningWe were planned to live a life of purpose and freedom. The joy of a life fulfilled and satisfied is one that finds meaning and purpose in this life and with continuity with the next life. We were made for friendship with God.The joy of being friends with God is the joy of finding fulfillment in a personal relationship with Him. Our satisfaction is derived from finding the center of our life in this relationship.
“The joy of the gospel fills thehearts and lives of all whoencounter Jesus. Those who accepthis offer of salvation are set freefrom sin, sorrow, inner emptinessand loneliness. With Christ joy isconstantly born anew... I invite allChristians, everywhere, at this verymoment, to a renewed personalencounter with Jesus Christ, or atleast an openness to lettinghim encounter them; I ask allof you to do this unfailingly eachday.” EVANGELII GAUDIUM,Pope Francis