The Gospel of Luke demonstrates the universal nature of Jesus' mission and the compassion of God. The DVD sessions are presented by Father Michael F. Patella, OSB, SSD, a Benedictine monk and moderated by Deacon Al Opdenaker during the morning session and Christine Jeffrey during the evening session.  The session will be held on Tuesday, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM or 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in St. Peters room.  Cost for the book is $11. The sessions will be on December 4th, 11th, 18th, January 8th and 15th.

Fr. Patella is professor of New Testament at the School of Theology at Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. He is the author of Angels and Demons: A Christian Primer of the Spiritual World and Word and Image: The Hermeneutics of The Saint John's Bible (Liturgical Press). He is a contributor to The Bible Today and Give Us This Day published by Liturgical Press.

Little Rock Scripture Study is a ministry of the Diocese of Little Rock in partnership with Liturgical Press and has produced widely used and effective Bible study materials for adults for over forty years.