Council of Catholic Men Catechism and Bible Study 2025 December 3

In this episode of the Council of Catholic Men, we prayed together and then journeyed through Scripture with a focused reading of 2 Thessalonians and 1 Timothy. I reflected on Saint Paul’s exhortations to stand firm in the faith, hold fast to apostolic traditions, discern false teachings, and live disciplined, charitable lives that honor Christ. We explored themes such as the “man of sin,” the Church as the pillar and foundation of truth, the dignity and duties of bishops and deacons, the call to prayer for all people, and the practical holiness of work, integrity, and perseverance.We then turned to catechesis with St. Peter Canisius on charity and the Decalogue—how love of God and neighbor is the heart of the commandments—and concluded with a moving hagiography from St. Alphonsus Liguori on St. Crispina, a noble African martyr who chose fidelity to Christ over life itself. May her witness strengthen our resolve to love God above all and live the commandments with courage and mercy.