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Scripture

"Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like the wise man who built his house on rock" - Matthew 7:24

"The Church ...exhorts all the Christian faithful...to learn "the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ," by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures.  Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ." - CCC 133

Feel free to explore these pages to learn more about God's Word.

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How Do Catholics Understand and Interpret the Bible?
Explore these sites to learn more about how Catholics understand 
and interpret Sacred Scripture.



Understanding the Bible (USCCB) - Plus many Scripture Reflection Resources
http://www.usccb.org/bible/understanding-the-bible/index.cfm

The Bible From Square One - What is the Bible and how did it come to the form we have today?
The Bible from Square One 

Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation - Vatican II Document
http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651118_dei-verbum_en.html
  Literal vs Literalist Interpr.             How to Understand the Bible              Is the Bible True?                       What's the Story on Creation?
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Online Bibles and Scripture Passage Search
Explore these sites for online bibles and information on
the Scripture Canon. 





The New American Bible Online (Vatican.va)
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0839/_INDEX.HTM

Books of the Bible - (USCCB - Scripture Passage Search)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm#Genesis

Bible Gateway - Online bible and quick passage search for a variety of translations.
http://www.biblegateway.com/

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Resources for Daily Scripture Study/Reflection
Explore these sites for Daily Readings and Reflections on Scripture.





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Together with God's Word - Tools for Bible study and understanding the bible, Daily Scripture Commentaries and more. - Kay Murdy, Catholic Bible Institute for the Los Angeles Archdiocese
http://www.togetherwithgodsword.com/

Daily Video Reflections on Scripture (USCCB)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/reflections/index.cfm

The Sunday Connection - Daily Scriptures (Loyola Press)
www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/

The Sunday Website - (St. Louis University) - Daily Readings, Reflections and Prayers
/liturgy.slu.edu/

Best Way to Study the Bible Online - Suggestions on Online Biblical Study and Reflection Resources (Busted Halo.com)
http://bustedhalo.com/questionbox/whats-the-best-way-to-study-the-bible-online

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Praying with Scripture

Explore these sites to learn more about ways of
using Scripture as a way to enter into prayer.




Praying with Scripture (Lectio Divina
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http://www.valyermo.com/ld-art.html

Pray as you Go   (Daily audio prayer session on the scripture readings of the day, designed for use on portable MP3 players (or on your computer). Lasting between ten and thirteen minutes, it combines music, scripture and some questions for reflection). 
http://www.pray-as-you-go.org/home/

Divine Office/Liturgy of the Hours  (Traditional Prayer of the Church done throughout the hours of the day. Utilizes the Psalms) 
http://divineoffice.org/

Sacred Space   (Daily Guided Prayer Reflection on the  Gospel Reading of the day from the Irish Jesuits)
http://www.sacredspace.ie/   

         Lectio Divina                                Scripture and Imagination            Liturgy of the Hours/Divine Office
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Images: Bible: Public Domain, eawikipedia.com

Videos:

Literal vs Literalist: Agape Bible Study: www.agapebiblestudy.com
Is the Bible True?/What's the Story on Creation?:  C4 videos; Archdiocese of Milwaukee:
  http://www.archmil.org/c4video/C4-series
To purchase the C4 Videos please visit:  http://www.amazon.com/C4-Ignite-Your-Catholic-Faith/dp/B00K24BB70/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_tnr_1
 How to Understand the Bible - Robert Barron  www.wordonfire.org
Liturgy of the Hours/Divine Office, Fr. Jeremy Discoll, OSB, www.mountangelabbey.org