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We believe the Holy Scriptures are Divinely inspired works. That means that God was right there in the hearts of those who wrote them, breathing His Holy Spirit into every thought and stroke of the pen.    From the Holy Scriptures we can gain insight and clarity on who God is, how He relates to us and how, as God's people, we have responded. 

The Holy Scriptures, also known as the Word of God, are an essential and integral part of our faith as Catholics.  Did you know that the readings recited at each mass cover the Old and New Testaments in three years?   From the Vatican to local churches to our living rooms, the Bible is of great importance to a Catholic's walk.

Try making some time daily to reflect on the Sacred Scriptures.  And keep in mind, the Holy Spirit given to the Church by Jesus after His Resurrection  is constantly with us to offer guidance and protection.   This means that you are not alone in this effort. 

Do this.  Each morning when you wake up and each evening before you head off to sleep, say a prayer to the Holy Spirit to ask for His guidance and pause for a moment in expectation of His presence.  Then open up your Bible and read a passage.  Spend a few moments and quietly reflect on it.   You may want to write down some thoughts that come to you, in your journal.

Here's some other suggestions for approaching the Word of God.      Pick one and try it out.

1. Make a visit to your local parish and see if there is a Bible study offered there.  If not, ask if they know of other places which would offer them.   When studying the scriptures in the presence of a clergy member, you will gain the benefit of acquiring a clearer and broader understanding of them. Also, getting together with others to study the Word of God can bring to you different perspectives on the Bible, and what you share can help others too.    Besides, it's fun to study with others. 
   
   
   
2. Visit the Word of God website.   This resource was developed by Fr. John Mole, O.M.I., to help you prepare for the coming Sunday's readings.   
   
   
3. The Holy Scriptures have been studied for years by the Church and some Church organizations have put together booklets explaining them.   You may want to get a hold of one of those.   Try visiting  The Word Among Us website.   There you can view articles online and order their periodic publication.
   
   Publications like these come out monthly providing insight on the scriptures presented in the daily and Sunday Masses.
   
   
4. Another type of Holy Scriptures guide is the "Prayers of the Hours."  It is a prayer book that many Holy Orders use for their daily prayer.   Any Catholic book store would have them in stock.   If read daily, you will cover the Old and New Testaments from end to end in one year.  Try it. 
   
   
5. Bookmark the New American Bible site and visit it when you take a break at work
   
   
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