Debate raged in the early Church as to whether Gentile converts to Christianity had to be circumcised and follow the Mosaic law. With skillful argument, the matter is settled by St Peter, St Paul and St James at the Council of Jerusalem.

Asking how Saul, a fervent and vicious persecutor of early Christians, underwent a spectacular conversion and became Christianity’s greatest missionary, the Apostle to the Gentiles. With Dr. Robert Haddad.

Discussing the debt we owe to the martyrs, including a detailed look at St Stephen, the circumstances of his martyrdom, and the shadowy presence of Saul in the crowd. With Dr. Robert Haddad.

Looking at the challenges faced by the Apostles in Acts 5, including the jealous rage of the Sadducees, the crafty argument that Gamaliel mounts in the Apostles’ defence, and their miraculous escape from prison. With Dr. Robert Haddad.

Asking why eating the fruit was such a bad thing, and considering the ongoing implications of the first sin for us today. With Fr. Joshua Miechels.

Discussing the interaction between Jesus and the devil in Matthew’s Gospel, and exploring what we can learn from the three temptations and Jesus’ responses. With Fr. Joshua Miechels.

Discussing what it means to do to others as you would have them do to you, and also explaining what our conscience is, and how it helps us make decisions. With Fr. Joshua Miechels.

Exploring what it means to be made in the image of God, the concept of Human Dignity, and rights and responsibilities it gives us. With Fr. Joshua Miechels