A Sacred Journey: Biblical Roots of the Eucharistic Celebration

Home-Faith Service-Centers Institutes-Neuhoff Institute-Academics-Catholic Biblical School-A Sacred Journey: Biblical Roots of the Eucharistic Celebration

Serie de Conferencias en Español

Join Us!

for an exciting opportunity to explore the sacred connections between the Catholic Mass and the Bible. In this series you will journey through the foundations of the Mass, the rich symbols and images that are present in liturgy, as well as how God’s Words continue to inspire and enliven the Spirit of the Mass among his people long after its celebration. The lecture series is offered in both English and Spanish.

Attned any session - one, two, or all!

Dates & Costs

$65.00 per session | Thursday Evenings @ 7:00pm

All sessions are virtual and will be hosted via Zoom. More detailed information may be found below.

Session One: September 12th - October 10th, 2024
Session Two: October 17th - November 14, 2024
Session Three: January 16th - February 13th, 2025

Session Information

To view full descriptions of each session, exact dates and a link to register, click on each title below. If you have any questions, please email nime@udallas.edu or call 972-721-4118 and we are happy to assist you with registration and answer any questions that you may have.

Pathways: a Biblical Guide to the Mass

Sept. 12, 2024 - Oct. 10, 2024 | Thursday Evenings @7:00pm | Zoom

This session explores the connection between the Mass and Sacred Scripture. In exploring the biblical foundations of the Mass, participants will uncover the rich symbolism and spiritual significance of each gesture, prayer, and Scripture reading in the Mass and how they serve as a guide in their own spiritual journey.

Thursdays: Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, and Oct. 10 2024

Landscapes: Biblical Images of the Mass

Oct.17th - Nov. 14th, 2024 | Thursday Evenings @7:00pm | Zoom

This session will explore the vibrant portraits of biblical imagery that are found throughout the Mass: sacrifice, banquet, and covenant. Participants will journey through both the Old and New Testaments from an historical perspective to gain a deeper understanding of the theological images and symbols that have and continue to inspire the Catholic Mass and our approach to worship. This session will offer both the well versed Catholic and those curious about Catholicism an opportunity to encounter the Mass in a new imaginative way.

Thursdays: Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, and Nov. 14 2024

Echoes: God’s Words & the Catholic Mass

Jan. 16th - Feb. 13th | Thursday Evenings @7:00pm | Zoom

This session will guide participants to the intersection of Sacred Scripture and the Catholic Mass as present in the Words of God or lectionary. Using various readings of the Bible that are used in the Catholic liturgy as a guide, participants will explore the dynamic theological themes, histories, and spiritual insights of the lectionary and how they connect to and inspire the liturgical seasons, Sunday Gospel readings, and the life of our faith. This session is for all who are eager to deepen their understanding of Scripture in the liturgical context and how it illuminates the life of our Church and sustains our own faith journeys throughout the liturgical year.

Thursdays: Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, and 13 2025

Lecture Series Presented by: Gene Giuliano

A long-time faculty member of the Neuhoff Institute, affiliate professor Gene Giuliano holds a master of arts in sacred theology from St. Thomas Seminary Graduate School (Denver, CO) and was named the Cynthia and David Freeman Professor of Sacred Scripture in 2011. Professor Giuliano is well known as an animated instructor, whose engaging lectures on scripture bring the bible alive for his students, challenging them to think beyond the words and seek meaningful transformation through discerning them. Professor Giuliano has written numerous teacher guidebooks and student workbooks for The Catholic Biblical School Program and The Denver Catholic Biblical School Program on the Old and New Testaments. He also contributed several reflections on various books of the Bible such as Exodus and Revelation for CatholicsRead.