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Continuing Catholic Education

This overview of Judith’s impactful story during Israel's siege by the Assyrians highlights her role as a courageous widow who stands firm in her faith. In a time of trial, Judith embodies God’s providence, demonstrating that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary victories. The narrative explores themes of prayer, resilience, and moral courage, drawing parallels to contemporary challenges we face today, including societal pressures and personal struggles. Judith’s journey reminds us that all believers can find strength and purpose in responding to God’s call.

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Continuing Catholic Education

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  1. Continuing Catholic Education 2011-2012 February 26 2012

  2. Judith - Overview • Background – Israel under siege of Assyrians • Timing – Unknown • Context – A Great Woman standing up Firm • Main Themes • Israel under Trial- Again • Judith, a widow, comes to Rescue • God’s providence shown through ordinary people leading to great victory

  3. Story of Siege • Nebuchadnezzar’s reign over Assyria ? • Holofernes as commander-in-chief • Taking over Israel’s neighbors • Judah was surrounded by Holofernes’ army • Joachim and Uzziah as leaders of Israel • A nation at prayer (4:9-15) • Achoir ‘s testimony about Israel and their merciful God • 34 days of seige and its effects in Israel • Uziah asks for five more days (34 +5) !!

  4. Judith • A widow, living in the upper room • Following God’s commandments • Judith’s message to her people • Judith’s conviction and Trust in God (8:25-27) • Judith leaving Israel and heading to Holofernes • Judith Encounter with Holofernes

  5. Holofernes, Who? • Holofernes - External • Powers that question our values • Media that influences our thinking • Alcoholism and drugs • Holofernes – Personal • Lack of Will to stand up for what is right • Our perception of being ‘busy’ all the time • ‘Lack of Time’ • Peer Pressure, for adults

  6. Judith and Me • We need to get out of the Upper Room to heed to God’s Call- To meet ‘Holofernes’ • In God’s roll call nobody is left out. Everyone of us can do great things for God • Courage comes from Holy Spirit • Courage-To do What is right even when it is difficult • Tenacity even when faced with seemingly impossible challenges, like David • With God we can encounter ‘Holofernes’ in our lives

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