Even though the Bible was written ages ago, its pages always have meanings and messages for us today. Our challenge is to find connections between the text of yesterday and the “today” of our lives.
The five parts of praying with Scripture
Mother shares her story of finding God after tragic Sandy Hook shooting
It was after receiving a gift in the mail that she began to understand her own purpose, grace and healing. She had received a Bible and began reading Scripture.
New children’s books highlight Catholic missionaries, Legos, mystery
These children’s books are suitable for gift-giving at Christmas.
Annual 100-hour nonstop public Bible reading planned in Louisiana diocese
The reading will begin at 12:30 p.m. (local time) Jan. 19 and end at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23, which is Word of God Sunday.
Times Square billboard will promote, celebrate ‘Bible in a Year’ podcast
The creators of the daily podcast that leads listeners through the Bible’s narrative have announced several new initiatives designed to highlight the show’s success and attract even more listeners.
Similar notetaking Bibles, both excellent, have some differences
Both books contain the entire text of the Bible, with about half of each page blank, with lines on which the readers can make notes.
Fig: Symbol of security, prosperity, faith
Widespread and abundant throughout the Mediterranean region, figs have been eaten fresh and dried for storage for thousands of years.
The Big Question: What is the Bible and how should we use it?
Because the Bible includes books of history, prayers, poems, instructions, letters and prophecy, we should read being aware of the genre and purpose of each book.