Bible Study

Catholics and the Bible

“In Sacred Scripture, the Church constantly finds her nourishment and her strength, for she welcomes it not as a human word, ‘but as what it really is, the word of God.’ ‘In the sacred books, the Father who is in heaven comes lovingly to meet his children, and talks with them.’" Catechism of the Catholic Church, 104

The Church constantly encourages Catholics to read and meditate upon the Sacred Scriptures as a foundational element of prayer.

Tips for reading the Bible:

• Find a quiet place and time
• Don’t be afraid to pick up a Bible and read it! Ask the Holy Spirit to bless your reading and then just read, slowly and thoughtfully
• Start by reading next Sunday’s Gospel
• Consider joining a parish Bible study group
• Where should I start? Try the Gospel of Mark, then the Book of Acts
• Use the Liturgy of the Hours, or parts of it, for your personal prayer

Personal and group bible study resources
Bookstores where you can buy a Catholic Bible
Today’s Mass readings
Information on setting up a parish Bible study program