Bible Study

Speaker Biography

James Spina is a passionate speaker and loves to proclaim the Truths of the Catholic faith. James is a retired police officer after 25 years of service and worked a variety of assignments including bicycle patrol, gangs, narcotics, and fugitive apprehension. Afterwards, he taught at Saint Mary’s Catholic High School as a theology teacher for five years and has been teaching classes on a variety of biblical topics at Saint Bernard of Clairvaux for the past three years. James has been married to his beautiful wife, Nancy, for 23 years, and they have three children: Clayton, Calley, and Boston. Additionally, James and Nancy taught NFP to engaged and married couples in the Diocese of Phoenix for 17 years, and James was a presenter to teenage boys in the diocese’s C.A.L.L. program for several years. James has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from ASU, a master’s degree in Counseling/Human Relations from NAU, and a second master’s degree in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Fall 2024 Bible Study Class on the Book of Revelation

at St. Bernard Catholic Church - 10755 North 124th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm in Parish Center Room 203 - 205
Sept 11, 18, 25
Oct 2, 9, 23, 30
Nov 6

Come and learn the proper approach to reading and interpreting the mysterious Book of Revelation. Together, we will explore John's visions and be able to take away valuable lessons that will help us to discern the Truth, repent of our sinful ways, serve our neighbor through loving works and move into a deeper relationship with God, which is what He desires for each of us.

Study the Bible in a Year

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm beginning September 10 at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 2213 N Lindsay Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213

Institute of Catholic Theology Instructor: James Spina, MA
Fall and Spring: Word of God, Scripture and Tradition (ICT 102)
$150 per year (Fall and Spring semester)

The 'Bible in a Year' podcast from Ascension Press is wildly popular, and we love it. But it's only a first step. When he was with us, Cardinal Ratzinger said "The word of God draws each of us into a conversation with the Lord: the God who speaks teaches us how to speak to him (Verbum Domini, 24)." The beauty of the Bible is that it can be continually read, prayed and studied.