Council of Catholic Men Catechism and Bible Study 2026 January 14

In today’s Council of Catholic Men catechism and Bible study, we continue our journey through Hebrews by reading and unpacking chapter 7. From the mysterious figure of Melchizedek to the supremacy of Christ’s eternal priesthood, we explore how Jesus, our holy and undefiled High Priest, fulfills Psalm 109 and surpasses the Levitical order—offering Himself once for all and ever living to make intercession for us. We trace the scriptural threads from Genesis 14, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Psalms, and Leviticus to see how the Old Testament prepares the way for the New Covenant and the sacramental life of the Church. We then turn to the Catechism preface by St. Peter Canisius on the “light” of sound doctrine amid darkness, and conclude with the moving martyrdom of St. Arcadius, whose steadfast witness calls us to hold fast to Christ and hand on the light of faith to our children. Join us as we reflect on the meaning of the order of Melchizedek, the Church’s understanding of priesthood, the forgiveness of sins, and the call to persevere in the light—strengthened by Scripture, tradition, and the saints.