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STUDY AIDES:Online DigitalREFERENCE RESOURCE Links
Catholic Online Encyclopedia
USCCB Bible Commentary
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)
Summa Theologiae
Writings of the Church Fathers
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FOR FURTHER STUDY
SUGGESTIONS FOR
PERSONAL INTERIM SCRIPTURE STUDY______________
”The study of the Sacred Scriptures must be a door opened to every believer.”
—Pope Francis
Apostolic Exhortation Evangeli Gaudium 175
November 24, 2013
OLD TESTAMENT Bible Study Preparation
Summer reading & studies to assist you to get a jump start on our next
Scripture Study___________________
Considered one of the best FREE online
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UNDERSTANDING THE SCRIPTURES
Bible Study Podcast______________* Based on the
DIDACHE SERIES
textbook by
James Socias & Scott Hahn
[Publisher: Midwest Theological Forum. $55]
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Podcast Studies taught byCarson Weber, MA______________________STUDY No.1
The OLD TESTAMENT: Understanding SALVATION HISTORY & Covenants
(1hr 15min)In this summary of the OT, take a closer look at the golden thread
that holds the Bible and all of Salvation History together: the covenant.You will learn the different important aspects of a covenant and about oath-swearing, which is the means by which one enters into and renews the covenant.
This covenant theology is related to what Scripture says and how an Israelite saw religion. This lesson will help you interpret Scripture not as a 21st century American, but as an ancient Israelite with a covenantal, Hebrew worldview.An overview of the Old Testament is given along with a discussion of the all-important concept of Biblical typology.
* NB: Altho references are made to the textbook, Understanding the Scriptures, this study can be done with just your Bible. Much can also be learned from just listening to the lecture material in the podcast. -CC
OT OVERVIEW/Salvation Hx Podcast
Podcast available on
Apple | Spotify | Google Play
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STUDY No. 2
An excellent introduction
HOW TO READ THE BIBLE
(1hr 19min)
for new Bible readers--
A good general review for longtime
Scripture Study Group MembersLearn how to read and interpret Scripture
faithfully by examining paragrapghs 109 through 119 of the Catechism of thr Catholic Church.First, we must determine the literal sense of the passage at hand by taking into account (1) the conditions of their time and culture, (2) the literary genres in use at that time, and (3) the modes of feeling, speaking, and narrating then current. Inseparable from and built upon the literal sense of Scripture, there are three additional spiritual senses that we may draw from the sacred page: (1) the allegorical, (2) the moral, and (3) the anagogical.
Due to the fact that Sacred Scripture is not a purely natural creation of man and is inspired by the Holy Spirit, there are three criteria that the Church provide us with to interpret the Bible. First, we must be attentive to the content and unity of the whole Scripture. This is necessary because of God's plan borne out in Salvation History. This unifying plan unites the different passages and books of Scripture. Second, we must read the Scripture within the living Tradition of the whole Church... because Scripture was written in the heart of God's covenant family, the Church, which lives and moves through time, ever retaining the Apostolic Tradition in her memory. Finally, we must be attentive to the analogy of faith, which is the coherence of the truths of divine revelation. God does not reveal mutually contradictory truths. This final criterion is taken from a piece of advice relayed by St. Paul in his Epistle to the Romans 12:6.
HOW TO READ THE BIBLE
Podcast
Podcast available on
Apple | Spotify | Google Play_________________________
Pontifical Biblical Commission2002 DocumentThe Jewish People and their Sacred Scriptures in the Bible
Important statement about the Jewish People in the Bible; affirms the ongoing validity of the covenant between God and the Jewish People; and recognizes the value of the OT.
OT FULFILLMENT IN CHRISTFrom SCOTT HAHN & The St. Paul CenterAn Eight Lesson Course on:
FEASTS of FAITH
When God became man what became of the feasts of His people, the Israelites? What became of the Passover, Pentecost, the Day of Atonement, the Feast of the Tabernacles, the Lord’s Day, and other special days in the Jewish calendar? Did they lose all significance and meaning after the coming of Christ? Or, like the Old Covenant itself, were they fulfilled in the New?Join Dr. Scott Hahn and St. Paul Center fellows Dr. Brant Pitre and Dr. Michael Barber, as they tackle those questions and more in FEASTS OF FAITH: The Old Testament Feasts and Their Fulfillment in Christ.
Over the course of this study, speakers will trace the evolution and fulfillment of the ancient Jewish Holy Days, exploring the many ways the life and liturgy of the Catholic Church are connected to the life and liturgy of the ancient Israelites. They’ll also help Catholics understand more clearly the Jewish roots of the daily practices of our faith.
CHURCH FATHERS STUDY
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and THE ST. PAUL CENTER------- + -------LISTENING TO THE FATHERS TODAYOur individual identities are shaped by and linked to our parents and the stories of our families. As a Church, our identity is linked to and shaped by our fathers and mothers in the faith, the earliest Christians. What do those early Christians have to say that contemporary Church? How is our understanding of liturgy shaped by what Jesus’ followers in the first centuries believed and practiced? Have the changes in the Eucharist brought us closer to the ancient church or separated us from our roots?These are some of the questions Mike Aquilina, St. Paul Center’s Executive Vice President, Carl Sommer and Rod Bennett, will address in this five part series as they examine the faith, and particularly the liturgy, from the vantage point of the early Christians. Tackle those questions and more in ---
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TYPOLOGY ?
As St. Augustine said:"The Old Testamentis the New Concealedbut the New Testamentis the Old revealed."(Catechizing of the Uninstructed 4:8)
(Catechism of The Catholic Church 128-130).
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The LIBRARY
GOOD READS & RESOURCES
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AS WE CONTINUE TO GROW IN OUR FAITH.__________________
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Free Sample Chapter Available (see link below)How To Pray Like Mary
by Soanja Corbitt | Ascension PressWhen you pray, does it ever feel like you're leaving voicemails for God?
Like you're doing all the talking and not hearing anything back?
Or when you do think you hear something, you're not sure if it's God's voice or your thoughts?
Biblical expert Sonja Corbitt wrestled with these problems herself, and after years of study, found that the Blessed Mother's response to God at the Annunciation is a stunningly great model of prayer.
She excitedly wrote down how the system works ... how Catholics can stop leaving voicemails for God and pray relationally ... how they can discern God's voice instead of their own thoughts ... and how they can use prayer to stop recurring patterns of sin in their lives.A book with supplemental
(online) videos.How to Pray Like Mary is a paperback book that stands on its own, but there are also six supplemental videos that Sonja made where she goes deeper into the LOVE the Word system, expands on the stories she touches on in the book, and gives some additional tips and advice. Click below to
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by Andrea Zachman | Ascension PressYou'll never see a Catholic Church the same way...
Did you know that everything about the confessional in a Catholic Church, even its size, was designed in a highly specific way by St. Charles Borromeo to answer objections to the sacrament by the Reformation? Did you know there is both a theological and a practical reason why the credence table is placed where it is?
Each item in a Catholic church is there to point to a larger truth.
Every sacred vessel and item is packed with symbolism and meaning, aimed at making each visit to a Catholic church a powerful reminder of God s presence and the truths of our Faith.
The Sacred That Surrounds Us helps reveal Catholic churches as shrines of devotion. Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture are made tangible with this book, which explains with clarity the symbolism and history behind the sacred items we see in every Catholic church.
In ancient and medieval times, the faithful knew the meaning of all the sacred items in a church. Today s Catholics can now re-discover the sacred that surrounds them in church.
In modern churches, it can be difficult to realize the immense religious and cultural heritage we as Catholics are heirs to. It can be difficult to enter into the mysteries we are partaking in during the mass.
But every Catholic church, from the small, modern parish to the ancient basilica, has similar sacred objects and vessels.
The Sacred That Surrounds Us helps Catholics make every visit to a Catholic church a pilgrimage of faith.
In The Sacred That Surrounds Us, Catholics read:
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At least one historical fact about the sacred item or church feature being discussed. It answers the question, why is this here? When in Church history did we start using this, and why?
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At least one symbolic reality about the sacred item or church feature. It answers the question, what deeper reality is this pointing towards? What insight can we gain by meditating on this item?
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A beautiful, high-resolution picture of the item or feature being discussed. A quote from the Church Fathers about this item, or a relevant quote from the Bible
* Publisher: Ascension Press :
* Publication Date: March 2019
* Book Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6"
* Length: 125pp. Trade Paperback
"I found this attractive, slender volume to be a good quick reference source. As anticipated, it's not as thorough or detailed as other lengthier books dealing with the same subject matter. Nonetheless, I can easily recommend it. The authour writes in a friendly, almost conversational style which makes the book easy to read and the information very digestible. Well illustrated.Comfortable print size". -CC
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"The seed is the
Word of the Lord."
-Luke 8:11
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The Church “forcefully and specifically exhorts all the Christian faithful … to learn ‘the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ,’ by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures.” —Catechism of the Catholic Church, 133
Dive into the Word of God with this stunning Bible. The wide margins give you room to take notes, journal, record prayers, or even doodle, allowing you to dig deeply into the meaning of passages and their impact on your faith. This Bible will become a cherished keepsake as you revisit your notes and highlights from previous years, seeing how Scripture continues to shape you as you invite the Word to take root more firmly in your heart.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION (AFF) .
THE catechetical mission of the Church is for the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian maturity, enriching the whole of life with the leaven of the Gospel. Every disciple of the Lord Jesus shares in this mission. To do their part, adult Catholics must be mature in faith and well equipped to share the Gospel.
The Adult Faith Formation (AFF) ministry serves to engage the particular needs and interests of adults in our community.
It will, over the course of time, offer a comprehensive, systematic presentation and exploration of the core elements of Catholic faith and practice.
To achieve this, the AFF ministry incorporates all the faith dimensions of an adult’s life including the experience of family life, relationships, public service, and concern for the common good. It does so in a way that is accessible to adults and relates to their life experiences— integrating actual life experience, and the diverse learning styles of adults; through the study of Scripture, and the teaching of the Church's traditions.
Adult Faith Formation is an ongoing process.
AFF employs prayer, liturgy, group Scripture study, catechetical-based programs, creative workshops, and fellowship to deepen one’s relationship with God, and to nurture ourselves and one another.
“My child, do not forget my teachings,
and let your heart keep my commandments.
For they shall add to thee length of days, and years of life, and peace.”
-Proverbs 3:1-2
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"The Emperor of Heaven,
the Lord of men and angels,
has sent you His epistles for
your life's advantage---
and yet you neglect to read
them eagerly.
Study them, I beg you,
and meditate daily
on the words of your Creator.
Learn the heart of God
in the words of God,that you may sigh more eagerly
for things eternal, that your soul
may be kindled with greater longings
for heavenly joys."
- Pope St. Gregory I
[Letters. 5.46. (EnchBibl 31)]
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Did you know the top two all-time BESTSELLING BOOKS are CATHOLIC?
#1 The BIBLE
#2 The Imitation of Christ
by Thomas à Kempis, CRSAThe Imitation of Christ, which first appeared in the late fifteenth century, has without exaggeration been called the most widely read work of devotion ever written. It encourages us to live a life devoid of worldly vanities and, in the words of St. Paul, to put on Christ, that is, to imitate Christ, in order to find peace and fulfillment.
Written by a German monk for his fellow clergy CRSA (Canonici Regulares Ordinis or Canon Regulars), The Imitation of Christ has appeared in nearly two thousand editions and translations since it was first set in then-newly-invented movable type. Making its message out of hundreds of passages from Scripture, it succeeds in creating a powerful and attractive picture of the spiritual life for readers of any age or era.
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" Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light;
let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy.
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. "- St. Paul
ROMANS 13:12-14 (RSV)
Learn more about Thomas à Kempis
read the CATHOLIC.org ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIA biography
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Take this free, fun, 5-minute Romans quiz
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Approved BIBLE TRANSLATIONS ___________________
USCCB APPROVED Translations of the SACRED SCRIPTURES
for Private Use and Study by Catholics1983 - Present
The 1983 Code of Canon Law entrusts to the Apostolic See and the episcopal conferences the authority to approve translations of the Sacred Scriptures in the Latin Catholic Church (c. 825, §1). Prior to 1983, Scriptural translations could be approved by the Apostolic See or by a local ordinary within a diocese.
What follows is a complete list of the translations of the Sacred Scriptures that have received the approval of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops since 1983.
• Books of the New Testament, Alba House
• Contemporary English Version - New Testament, First Edition, American Bible Society
• Contemporary English Version - Book of Psalms, American Bible Society
• Contemporary English Version - Book of Proverbs, American Bible Society
• The Grail Psalter (Inclusive Language Version), G.I.A. Publications
• New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
• New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, National Council of Churches
• The Psalms, Alba House
• The Psalms (New International Version) - St. Joseph Catholic Edition, Catholic Book Publishing Company
• The Psalms - St. Joseph New Catholic Version, Catholic Book Publishing Company
• Revised Psalms of the New American Bible (1991)
• So You May Believe, A Translation of the Four Gospels, Alba House
• Translation for Early Youth, A Translation of the New Testament for Children, Contemporary English Version, American Bible Society
Don't see your particular Bible listed?
In addition to the translations listed above, any translation of the Sacred Scriptures that has received proper ecclesiastical approval ‒ namely, by the Apostolic See, a local ordinary prior to 1983, or an episcopal conference following 1983 ‒ may be used by the Catholic faithful for private prayer and study.
A few examples of the most popular, widely-used translations:- Douay-Rheims (1582/1609/1899)
- RSV-2CE (2005) Revised Standard Version-Second Catholic Edition
- NABRE (2011) New American Bible, Revised Edition
- Today's English Version (1992) (This is the Catholic edition of the popular Good News Bible ---considered more a paraphrase than a true translation.)
- The Jerusalem Bible (1966)*
- CCD (1941) Confraternity of Christian Doctrine - New Testament
(aka: “Confraternity Edition” or “Challoner version”)
* The Jerusalem Bible: This is the Bible read on-air by EWTN Foundress, Mother Angelica. It is based on the French edition of the Domicans of the Ecole Biblique in Jerusalem, who translated it from the original languages. The full version has copious footnotes but it's difficult to find as it has not been recently republished. A Reader's Edition without the full footnoting is more readily available. [Source: EWTN.com ]
[NB: The 1966 Jerusalem Bible, full version is my personal favourite. --CC]
- The New Jerusalem Bible (1990) A revision of The Jerusalem Bible directly from the original languages. It contains **inclusive language, similar to that rejected in the Revised NAB (NABRE) by the Holy See for use in the liturgy.
** Inclusive Language: A simplified definition of gender-inclusive language is that of a translation which seeks to avoid masculine-specific terminology when the original authour referred to members of both sexes.
** Inclusive Language
Learn more about the topic of language-inclusivity, the practical principles, and the canonical responsibility involved in approving translations, in the following document from
Pastoral Letters and Statements of the United States Catholic Bishops, volume vi: 1989-1997 (Washington, D.C.: United States Catholic Conference, 1998), pp. 207-214. [Approved by the NCCB]
Criteria for the Evaluation of Inclusive Language Translations of Scriptural Texts Proposed for Liturgical Use.
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Catholic vs. Protestant Bibles: whats the difference?
Bible translations developed for use by Catholics are "complete" Bibles.
In other words, these Bibles contain the entire canonical text as identified by Pope Damasus I, the Synod of Rome (382), the local Councils of Hippo (393), and Carthage (397). It is the complete canon contained in St. Jerome's Latin Vulgate translation (420), and as decreed infallibly by the Ecumenical Council of Trent (1570).
This canonical text contains the same 27 New Testament books which Protestant versions contain, but Catholic Bibles have 46 Old Testament books, instead of only the 39 found in Protestant versions. (See OT Books Comparison Chart below)
These 7 books, and parts of 2 others, are called Deuterocanonical (2nd canon) by Catholics,
and The Apocrypha (false writings) by Protestants. These books were eliminated from Protestant versions at the time of the Reformation (16th century).
The Deuterocanonical Scriptures are Tobias (Tobit), Judith, Baruch,
Ecclesiasticus (Sirach), Wisdom, 1st and 2nd Maccabees, portions of Esther and of Daniel.
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OLD TESTAMENT Books Comparison Chart _____________________
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It is preferable that any Bible you choose have an imprimatur notice on the back of the title page. The imprimatur/nihil obstat indicates that the book is free from errors in Catholic doctrine.
Source: USCCB.
WHY are PROTESTANT BIBLES smaller?
Watch this concise video
as respected apologist Trent Horn explains
what the deuteurocanonical books are
and offers solid reasons for why they are part of the Bible.
from Catholic Answers on
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FRANCISCAN? Ignatian?Augustine? - OR - THOMISTIC?
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WHAT IS YOUR PRAYER PERSONALITY TEMPERAMENT TYPE??
Do the centuries of liturgical tradition bring you comfort? Does change make you feel ill-at-ease?
Is the structure afforded by rules & regulations a stabilizing force for you... or do you find them too restrictive, preferring a more free-spirited approach?Take this fun, free 5-minute QUIZ and discover which prayer temperament type you are (Franciscan, Ignatian, Augustinian, or Thomistic).
Upon learning your results, watch the accompanying free video after the quiz for a deeper dive into your temperament along with some tips to improve the way you pray!
Based on the NEW BOOK How To Pray Like Mary (Ascension Press) by best-selling authour & video series narrator SONJA CORBITT.
See The LIBRARY section on this page for more details
on the new, interactive book.
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What is the proper disposal method of an old, damaged Bible?
What do you do with sacred objects like a broken or cracked statue that is no longer wanted?Does one unceremoniously toss them into the recycling bin? NO!
So how are we to properly, respectfully do away with books and other items that have a sacramental* nature?
*As Catholics we respect sacramentals, understanding that their distinction is from the grace of God, and from the sacraments themselves.
Canon law states, “Sacred objects, set aside for divine worship by dedication or blessing, are to be treated with reverence. They are not to be made over to secular or inappropriate use, even though they may belong to private persons” (Can. 1171).
Customarily, when a sacramental object is intentionally destroyed — technically it is returned to it's basic element(s), such as earth, air, water etc. — and is no longer recognizable in it's constructed form as a book, rosary, etc., it can then be disposed of as you would other groups of basic elements.
Burning and/or burying have been the preferred methods of disposal of old Bibles. "
This method entails simply burning the book(s) —separately, not with other common materials— then gathering and burying the remaining ashes.
The Sacristy Manual, states the following about traditional methods of disposal of sacramentals: "The longtime tradition of burning and burial respects the sacred role once played by the items, and prevents them from being used for trivial purposes. Other methods are open to us, but whatever method is used, it must be respectful, sensitive and discreet” (p. 168).
Disposal Customs
Other possibilities include this Irish custom of collecting old sacramentals — including Bibles, missals, prayer books — during the year, then burning them in a bonfire on June 23, the vigil of the birth of St. John the Baptist, followed by the burial of the ashes.
Another tradition is to gather and save broken, damaged, no longer wanted rosaries, Bibles and other sacred books -- then tucking them in a casket alongside a loved one-- thereby returning the sacramentals to the earth.
It is well to remember that these objects once held sacred significance-- the devotion and faith of the person using them, in conjunction with the ongoing prayer of the church.
Therefore simply throwing away a worn-out sacramental may be seen as an act of desecration (de-sacredness).
Transfinalization
Whichever method you choose, it should serve to render the constructed form of the sacramental unrecognizable.
Known technically as “transfinalization,” or altering the
object’s purpose, when completed, the remains — such as ashes — can then be disposed of.
For items such as statues or rosaries-- these may be wrapped in a towel, slipped into a bag and then buried.
When the disposal of no longer serviceable sacramentals is done with good intention and care, there is no irreverence.
Sources: The Catholic Encyclopedia; The Sacristy Manual; Code of Canon Law (1983ed.)
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Journey Through Scripture is the St. Paul Center's Bible study program designed to help ordinary Catholics grow in their knowledge of the Scriptures while deepening their understanding of the riches of our faith. Disgtinctively Catholic, Journey Through Scripture reads the Bible from the heart of the Church, engaging both the OLD and NEW Testaments and how they work together.
Its grounded in history, yet actively engages topics faced by today's Catholic. More than just an ordinary Bible study, it's Biblical catechesis.
The Bible and the Virgin Mary is a dynamic twelve-part video series that beautifully explains the Catholic truths about Our Lady, showing how she has been a part of God's plan ito bring salvation to the world since the beginning of time. In addition to explanation of dogma, answers to common objections, and demonstration of Mary's presence is the OLD and NEW Testaments, the study discusses Church-approved Marian apparitions that play an important role in Catholic Tradiition
Its sure to help Catholics and noon-Catholics alike grow in an understanding and appreciation of the Mother of God.
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"Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen."
--St. Augustine