Scripture Saturday
Bishop Donal presents the Gospel in brief and easy to understand snippets.
In these series Bishop of Derry, Donal McKeown gives short lessons on the Gospel in a series of easy to understand short (3-4 minute) video's with tips and references of where and how to use the lessons in our daily life.
This initiative was created as part of the Diocesan Youth programme in engaging young people in practical faith activities.
This initiative was created as part of the Diocesan Youth programme in engaging young people in practical faith activities.
In this episode Bishop Donal explains Luke's Gospel outlining:
- who Luke was;
- what is distinct about Luke's Gospel;
- Luke's connection with St Paul;
- the themes of Luke's Gospel; and
- a reflection for you to consider.
Episode: 5
Series: 3
Broadcast: 20 February 2021
Series: 3
Broadcast: 20 February 2021
In this episode Bishop Donal begins going through Marks Gospel outlining:
- who Mark was;
- what is distinct about Marks Gospel; and
- what is it's characteristics.
Bishop Donal also asks us to consider summing up the ‘Good News about Jesus Christ’ in a couple of sentences?
and
How does that Good News help you make sense of your life?
Episode: 4
Series: 3
Broadcast: 13 February 2021
Series: 3
Broadcast: 13 February 2021
In this episode Bishop Donal begins going through the New Testament, starting with Matthew's Gospel outlining:
- what the word Gospel means;
- where the Gospels came from;
- who was Matthew;
- who Matthew's audience was; and
- Matthew's approach to explain who Jesus is, His message and the theme of Mission.
Episode: 3
Series: 3
Broadcast: 6 February 2021
Series: 3
Broadcast: 6 February 2021
In this episode Bishop Donal gives an overview of the Scriptures; explaining the structure of the New Testament; the background; the order; the first written accounts; the princples behind the Old Testament; and the purpose of the Old and New Testaments - the purpose of the written Word of God.
Episode: 2
Series: 3
Broadcast: 30 January 2021
Series: 3
Broadcast: 30 January 2021
Bishop Donal explains how the Sunday readings and Gospels are arranged in order through the Liturgical year; what the Liturgical calendar year is; the Sunday reading cycle; and Sunday Gospel on Sunday, 24th January 2021.
Episode: 1
Series: 3
Broadcast: 23 January 2021
Series: 3
Broadcast: 23 January 2021
Dying to yourself, take up your Cross in today's society.
Episode: 13
Series: 1
Broadcast: 27 June 2020
Series: 1
Broadcast: 27 June 2020
Bishop Donal explains Sunday's in Ordinary time and other periods in the liturgical calendar
Episode: 12
Series: 1
Broadcast: 20 June 2020
Series: 1
Broadcast: 20 June 2020
St John's Gospel chapter 6. 'Eat My flesh, drink My blood'
Episode: 11
Series: 1
Broadcast: 13 June 2020
Series: 1
Broadcast: 13 June 2020
Trinity Sunday - A God of Tenderness, Compassion, Slow to Anger, Rich in Kindness and Faithfulness.
Episode: 10
Series: 1
Broadcast: 6 June 2020
Series: 1
Broadcast: 6 June 2020
Your Life Makes Sense
Episode: 9
Series: 1
Broadcast: 30 May 2020
Series: 1
Broadcast: 30 May 2020
The Feast of the Ascension - how can you make disciples of all nations?
Episode: 8
Series: 1
Broadcast: 23 May 2020
Series: 1
Broadcast: 23 May 2020
Breaking down the words in the Gospel
Episode: 7
Series: 1
Broadcast: 16 May 2020
Series: 1
Broadcast: 16 May 2020
Jesus, what are you telling me?
Episode: 6
Series: 1
Broadcast: 9 May 2020
Series: 1
Broadcast: 9 May 2020
God as a shepherd
Episode: 5
Series: 1
Broadcast: 2 May 2020
Series: 1
Broadcast: 2 May 2020
On the road to Emmaus
Episode: 4
Series: 1
Broadcast: 25 April 2020
Series: 1
Broadcast: 25 April 2020
Explaining Easter
Episode: 3
Series: 1
Broadcast: Monday, 13 April 2020
Series: 1
Broadcast: Monday, 13 April 2020
The Word of God is there "to teach you today, not just about the past but about now".
Episode: 2
Series: 1
Broadcast: 11 April 2020
Series: 1
Broadcast: 11 April 2020
Introducing the Bible
Episode: 1
Series: 1
Broadcast: 4 April 2020
Series: 1
Broadcast: 4 April 2020