Deacon Bob Hunt — Saturday Day Retreats

About Deacon Bob

Deacon Bob Hunt is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Knoxville, ordained in 2022. A pediatric Registered Nurse for over thirty years, he has taught the Catholic faith for more than forty-five years — as a Catholic high school teacher, CCD teacher, OCIA team member, Adult Faith Formation instructor, and homeschooling father.

He serves at All Saints Catholic Church, where he regularly teaches classes on the faith, and at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Knoxville, where he directs the OCIA program. He holds a BA in History and in Philosophy, a Master of Arts in Teaching, and a Diploma in Nursing.

Deacon Bob writes a monthly column for the East Tennessee Catholic, a “Deacon’s Corner” for his parish bulletin, and the blog Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful. He is married to Margaret; together they have three daughters, three grandchildren, and four cats.

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Thy Word: An Introduction to the Bible for People in the Pews

Twenty-two lessons taking the reader from Genesis through Revelation, plus ten articles, a glossary, People and Places of the Bible, Scriptural Roots of Catholic Teaching, and ten maps. Carries a nihil obstat and imprimatur. $30.

“An excellent teaching/learning document for teens and all ages of adults.”
Fr. Knick Knickerbocker — Catholic Diocese of San Angelo, TX

Featured Retreats

The Eucharist: Jewish Roots & Catholic Sacrifice

Tracing the Passover, the manna from heaven, and the Bread of the Presence to the Eucharist, and the Mass as Christ's continued presence and sacrifice. Drawn from the work of Brant Pitre and Lawrence Feingold.

Jesus: Identity & Mission

Who is Jesus, and why did He become man? A clear look at the Incarnation, His life and teachings, and His Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension. Ideal anytime in the Church year, and for OCIA classes.

Seasonal

An Advent Retreat

Breaking open the Infancy Narratives of Matthew and Luke for their deeper theological meaning. Also suitable for the Christmas season.

Seasonal

The Passion of Our Lord: A Lenten Retreat

Reflecting on Christ's sacrifice through Isaiah's Suffering Servant, the hymn of Philippians 2, and the year's Passion narrative, with Anselm's Why God Became Man made accessible.

Seasonal

He Is Risen! An Easter Retreat

Commentary on the Resurrection narratives of all four Gospels — what unites them, what is unique to each, and the promise they hold for eternal life.

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What People Are Saying

Reflections from parishes that have hosted Deacon Bob's retreats and missions.

I can't thank you enough for your reflections on the Passion of our Lord. You received rave reviews! Everyone was moved by your insight and knowledge of the Bible. You definitely helped us all deepen our relationship with our Lord as we prepare for the Triduum. Your commitment to our faith is inspirational, and I hope you sparked something where people will continue to want to study the Bible to enhance their faith.

Renee McGarel St. Patrick Church, Morristown Passion of Our Lord

Bob was extremely well versed in the description of Isaiah's suffering servant prophecy, and unpacked St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians and Matthew's account of Christ's passion across the three nights. Bob is a dynamic speaker and very well versed in the Bible. Our mission was well attended over the three nights of the Lenten season. I would enjoy attending another mission led by Deacon Bob and can highly recommend him for future retreats and missions.

Kenneth Nadeau, MD St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Lenoir City Lenten Mission

My husband and I greatly enjoyed the Easter retreat and found Deacon Bob Hunt's reflections on the Resurrection narratives to be both inspiring and thought-provoking. We especially appreciated learning about the unique details within each Gospel account that we had never noticed before. The retreat was spiritually enriching, meaningful, and left us with a renewed appreciation for the Gospel message.

Raleigh and Rene Strader Holy Family Catholic Church, Seymour Easter Retreat

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