How Is the Old Testament Relevant?

Film Focus: Dr. Elizabeth Julian, RSM opens this video by explaining that the changes brought about by the Second Vatican Council meant that Catholics hear a great deal more of the Old Testament at Mass than ever before. She alludes to the idea that this is a positive movement because as she talks through the narrative of the Old Testament she pulls out important lessons modern Catholics can utilize even today.

Text Focus: Page 491

Discussion Questions:

1. What major change did the Second Vatican Council make to the biblical readings included in the Holy Mass? What effect did this have on everyday Mass-going Catholics?
2. When you began this course, what did you think about the relevance of the Old Testament?
3. Now that you have nearly completed this course, what do you think about the relevance of the Old Testament? What has changed and why?
4. What have you learned in this course about the Old Testament that will most impact your life?

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