DYA Study Day: Dragons, Beasts, and Visions
About the day
Biblical texts such as the prophet Daniel, the book of Revelation, and sections of Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Zechariah all fall under the category of ‘Apocalyptic’. They are among the hardest texts in Bible, full of baffling imagery and extraordinary visions. Why are these books so strange? How are we supposed to interpret these images and symbols? How can they inform the life of a Christian in the 21st century and do they speak in any way to our modern world?
The study day will explore these intriguing texts, helping participants read for themselves some of the most difficult passages in Sacred Scripture. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion, as well as the opportunity to meet fellow young Catholics. We will celebrate Mass together in the priory church, and lunch will be provided. There is no cost to attend, but registration is essential.
Speakers
Fr Richard Ounsworth OP is the prior and parish priest at Holy Cross Leicester, and he teaches Scripture and New Testament Greek at Blackfriars, Oxford. After completing his undergraduate and masters at Oxford, he finished his doctorate there on the Letter to the Hebrews. Fr John Farrell OP was formerly Prior Provincial of the English Dominicans, and taught Scripture and Dogmatics at Allen Hall Seminary, London, and Blackfriars, Oxford. He is now based at Holy Cross, Leicester. Both Fr Richard and Fr John travel widely preaching and giving retreats.
Who is it for?
The day is open to any young adults (20s & 30s), including those looking to deepen their faith or new to the Catholic tradition.
Date and Timings
Saturday 15th November 2025, 10:00 – 16:30
How to get there
The Frassati Centre, Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HW
The Frassati Centre is attached to Holy Cross, the Dominican church in the centre of Leicester. It is a short walk from the train station and there is plenty of car parking nearby. There are regular trains and buses to Leicester from London, Oxford, Cambridge, and across the midlands. The entrance to the Frassati centre is on Wellington Street. More information can be found on the priory website (https://www.holycrossleicester.org/contact/).
Booking information
The study day is free of charge, but registration is essential. The booking form can be found here: https://forms.office.com/e/iFLNu1JDJZ
If you have any further questions, please email us: dya@english.op.org
