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The Four Evangelists
Evangelists' Symbols
Biblical & Religious Art
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Catholic Lectionary
Liturgy of the Hours
Roman Catholic Mass
Church Documents: Bible
The BOTH/AND Approach
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Ancient Rome: Images
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Ancient Blindness

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This website contains a variety of materials, mostly related to biblical and liturgical studies, intended for scholars, teachers, students, pastors, believers, seekers, and others. 
Many pages contain my own writings and photographs, some pages were created by my students, and some are collections of links to other websites.

Although I am a Roman Catholic priest and have taught mostly in Catholic institutions, I hope these materials are academically reliable and pastorally adaptable,
so they can be useful for many other Christians and non-Christians as well.

Please feel free to use any of my own materials for your own study or teaching purposes, subject to the conditions listed on my copyright page.
I hope you enjoy and benefit from these pages!

Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.
Living Word Catholic Biblical Ministries

News:

Pope Francis has declared a "Year of Saint Joseph"
to be commemorated from Dec. 8, 2020, to Dec. 8, 2021
(click here for more information)

Pope Francis has also announced an "Amoris Laetitia Family Year"
Reflection on Family Life, from March 19, 2021, to June 26, 2022
(click here for more information)
 

2021 - Gospel of St. Mark

Throughout liturgical year 2021, the Church uses the Gospel according to Mark in most Sunday Masses.
Here are some resources you may find helpful:

Scripture Readings from Mark in the Lectionary for Mass

Biblical Resources on Mark's Gospel
 

Downloadable Audio Programs:
(each with a Study Guide in PDF format)

FREE GIFT: click to receive three free sample talks by Fr. Felix Just, S.J.

The NEW TESTAMENT 101: Catholic Audio Course & Free Study Guide (36 topics)

The Catholic LECTIONARY 101: Every Catholic's Guide for Liturgy, Prayer, and Spiritual Growth (18 topics)

What Is FAITH? Rediscover the Biblical and Catholic Foundations for a Life of Faith (12 topics)

Learning from Jesus, Our Life’s Teacher: A Retreat with MATTHEW’s Gospel (12 conferences)

Trusting in God amid the Challenges of Life: A Retreat with MARK’s Gospel (12 conferences)

Letting God’s Spirit Shape All Our Actions: A Retreat with LUKE’s Gospel (12 conferences)

Believing in Jesus and Experiencing Eternal Life: A Retreat with JOHN’s Gospel (15 conferences)

all authored by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D. – published by "Learn 25" (formerly "Now You Know Media")

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• Electronic New Testament Educational Resources - a collection of materials appropriate for beginning and advanced students, teachers, pastors, and others interested in the study of the Bible.

• The Johannine Literature Web - a wide variety of original materials and links to support research and teaching of the Fourth Gospel and the Letters of John.

• Biblical and Religious Art and Music - several collections of online art works and music groups related to the Bible (some on my website and some links to other sites); featuring copyright-free biblical woodcuts by Gustave Doré (1832-1883), Christian Symbols by Rudolf Koch (1876-1934), and Illustrations of Gospel Stories (1593) by Jerome Nadal, S.J.

• Ancient Rome: Images and Pictures and Impressions of Italy: Cities, Churches, Art - several webpages of photos that I took in Rome, Ostia, Naples, Pompeii, Assisi, Florence, Padua, Pisa, Ravenna, Siena, Spello, etc.

• Jesuit Websites and Resources - a list of several websites sponsored by or related to the Society of Jesus.

• The Roman Catholic Mass - an introduction to the "Order of Mass," with the full texts of all the parts spoken by the congregation, and some brief explanations to help you better understand and participate in the Eucharistic Liturgy of the Church.

• The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass - comprehensive tables comparing and analyzing several different editions of the Lectionary.

• The Liturgy of the Hours - tables listing all the psalms, canticles, and biblical readings contained in the four-week Psalter and the rest of the Liturgy of the Hours.

• Online Resources for Ministry Formation - a collection of materials useful for the initial and/or ongoing formation of priests, deacons, and lay ecclesial ministers

• Resources for the Study of Religion and Theology - a collection of introductory materials for understanding what religion and theology are, including overviews of the three main "Western Religions": Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

• Resources for Pilgrims to the Holy Land - a compilation of materials related to the People, History, and Geography of Israel/Palestine

• Jesus Bibliographies - a page of recommended books for the study of Jesus in history, in the Gospels, and in Christian faith - NEW!

• Bible-Study / Scripture-Sharing Resources - pages of recommended publications
  • Threshold Bible Study
  • Six Weeks with the Bible
  • Alive in the Word
  • Sacra Pagina Series
  • New Collegeville Bible Commentary
     
    
• Presentations Given at the L.A. Religious Education Congress - PDF handouts and PowerPoint Presentations from some past years
   
• "Real Presence and Virtual Liturgies" - a two-part article published April 28-29, 2020, in La Croix International
   

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Lectionary Cycles:

2020 was Liturgical Year A, with Sunday Gospel readings mostly from Matthew
2021 is Liturgical Year B, with Sunday Gospel readings mostly from Mark
2022 will be Liturgical Year C, with Sunday Gospel readings mostly from Luke

The 2021 Liturgical Year began on the First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 29, 2020
Christmas was Friday, Dec. 25, 2020
Sunday of the Word of God was Jan. 17, 2021
Lent began on Ash Wednesday, Feb 17, 2021
Easter Sunday was April 4, 2021
Pentecost Sunday is May 23, 2021

On a Personal Note:

Both of my parents died in 2016, and one of my brothers in 2017.
I'm grateful for your kind remembrances and your prayers for their eternal reward.
I created some simple memorial pages so friends and family can remember them:

Kurt Wolfgang Helmut Just
(May 19, 1927 - June 19, 2016)

Sigrid Gisela Renate Just
(Nov. 24, 1928 - Nov. 7, 2016)

Klemens Thomas Andreas Just
(June 23, 1956 - April 18, 2017)

The content of this website is solely the responsibility of Rev. Felix Just, S.J., and does not necessarily represent the Society of Jesus or any other entity of the Roman Catholic Church - although I hope that none of my own writings are contrary to the doctrines of faith and morals as proposed by the Magisterium of the Church or to the truths of God as contained in the Holy Scriptures. Links provided from this website to other websites do not imply agreement or approval of anything on the other sites, but are provided mainly for purposes of academic research, ecumenical cooperation, and/or inter-religious dialogue. Nothing on this website is intended to give offense to any other persons, groups, nations, or institutions. Please contact me if you feel otherwise.

My main work is providing
adult biblical education,
faith-formation programs,
and
biblical/spiritual retreats
for a wide variety of people.

I am currently based in the
Loyola Marymount Jesuit Community
in Los Angeles, CA,
but often travel around the USA,
and offer virtual programs, too!

I'm also teaching the 3rd year of the
Catholic Bible Institute
of Southern Arizona,
for the Diocese of Tucson.

I'm available to lead programs
on a wide variety of topics,
in various lengths and formats:
evening talks, weekend
workshops, days of prayer,
retreats, missions, etc.,
for parishes, schools, dioceses,
religious groups, and others.

Please contact me
to schedule future programs.

Upcoming Presentations:

July 8-29, 2021
Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Summer Backyard BBQ Series
St. Cecilia Parish, Tustin, CA

April 4-19, 2022
Passion & Resurrection of Jesus
Centre for Biblical Formation
Ecce Homo Convent, Jerusalem

Recordings of
Past Presentations:
During this COVID-year,
I offered a series of
free online workshops,
co-sponsored by the Ecclesia Program
of Mount Saint Mary's University.

Recordings of these are available:

Living Word: The Scriptures
of the 2021 Liturgical Year

Nov. 21, 2020 - Advent
Dec. 19, 2020 - Christmas
Jan. 9, 2021 - Gospel of Mark
(for Ordinary Time, Year B)
Feb. 13, 2021 - Lent
March 27, 2021 - Holy Week
& Easter Triduum
April 17, 2021 - Easter

Click here for a list of other
Past Presentations and Events

Upcoming Pilgrimages:

But please contact me
if you are interested
in any of these future pilgrimages.

Dec. 26, 2021 - Jan. 9, 2022
In the Footsteps of Jesus:
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
(click here for a PDF Flyer)

May 14 - 22, 2022
Pilgrimage to
Austria & Germany:
Oberammergau Passion Play
(click here for a PDF Flyer)

May 2023
In the Footsteps of St. Paul:
Pilgrimage to Turkey

May 2024
In the Footsteps of Jesus:
Pilgrimage to the Holy land

May 2025
In the Footsteps of St. Paul:
Pilgrimage to Greece