Council of Catholic Men Catechism and Bible Study 2026 A.D. September 3073The Apocalypse of Saint John the Apostle Chapter 10 "The cry of a mighty angel: he gives John a book to eat."Hope; Our Father; "Lead us not into temptation"September 30 feast of Saint JeromeIn this episode, we continue our Bible study through chapter 10 of the Apocalypse of Saint John, focusing on the mighty angel, the little book, and the striking image of John being told to eat the book. We reflect on how the sweetness in the mouth and bitterness in the belly points to the way we are meant to receive the word of God deeply, allowing it to enter the interior life through prayer, meditation, and faithful obedience. We also follow the chapter’s footnotes and cross-references into Daniel and Ezekiel to see how Scripture interprets Scripture and how God prepares His servants to prophesy with both consolation and suffering.From there, we turn to the section on hope and the sixth petition of the Our Father, “Lead us not into temptation,” drawing on the catechetical teaching attributed to Saint Peter Canisius and a wide range of scriptural references on temptation, perseverance, spiritual warfare, and victory through Christ. To close, we read from The Golden Legend for the feast of Saint Jerome, reflecting on his love of Sacred Scripture, his ascetic life, his translation work, and the enduring witness of a saint who gave himself entirely to the word of God.