Binz said this type of reading the Scriptures dates back to ancient times, and the term itself is believed to have originated in the third century. St. Benedict incorporated it as the core of his Rule ...

Typically, ten to 15 people—a diverse mix of Christians, Muslims and Jews—sit around a table in the dining hall at the University of Toronto to reflect upon and grapple with Abrahamic scriptures. The ...

Do you ever wish someone might teach you how to read the Gospels, how to meditate on Scripture, or how to open your eyes to the riches of God’s word? Through Living the Scriptures, a compilation of ...

Those who profess a belief in Jesus Christ and who count themselves among his followers seek to follow his teachings and obey the commandments he has given them. In Matthew we read Christ’s ...

At the Council of Toulouse in 1229 A.D. 45 canons were ratified; 20 of which referred to heresy. “We prohibit also that the laity should be permitted to have the books of the Old or New Testament, · · ...

People who are approaching the Bible for the first time may be surprised to discover that the Church offers us only three basic guidelines for reading it. These are: 1. Be especially attentive “to the ...

Today the Catholic Biblical Federation and GFK Eurisko presented their research on the frequency of Bible reading at the Holy See’s Press Office. Their survey explored the practice in several ...

Do you wonder how to read the Bible? Let it read you. When it comes to reading our sacred texts, the trend seems to be read-the-Bible-in-a year schemes and app-based tools that provide access to our ...

One of the most singular things to me is the utter lack of humor in holy scripture. I've read the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Quran, and even Scientology's Dianetics. Not a bit of intentional mirth ...