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Bible Study, Prayer, and Homily Resources
Naturally I have to begin by recommending my book The Catholic Priesthood: Biblical Foundations published by Emmaus Road Publications (November 2016)
 It
is available from
Logos and
VerbumIt is also available from Amazon in the following locations: Read the endorsements |
Below are excerpts of Scripture Courses which I taught to adults in parishes. Many are in pdf format. Please see further down this page for Catholic books on Sacred Scripture by other authors.
Introduction to the Bible
Welcome
Introduction to the Bible
Inspiration of Sacred Scripture
Inerrancy of Scripture
Scripture in the Liturgy
Liturgical Cycle
of Scripture Readings
Old Testament
Brief Introduction to the Old Testament
Importance of the Old Testament
Introduction to the
Psalms; Hymns of Praise; Psalm 8; Psalm 104
Reflection on Psalm 139
Different Numbering Systems of the Psalms
Holy War
New Testament
The Gospel of Mark
The brothers and sisters
of Jesus
Jesus' Ministry in
Luke to those on the margins
The Paralleling of Women
and Men in Luke
Prayer in the Gospel of Luke
The Parables of Luke 15
Reflection on the Magnificat
Family Life
The following are books on Catholic interpretation of Scripture that you may find helpful.
| How do Catholics Interpret Sacred Scripture? The following are among the important Church documents to consider: |
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Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 101-141 Dei Verbum The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church Verbum Domini |
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The following books contain brief introductions to each book of the Bible: |
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Inside the Bible: An Introduction to Each Book of the Bible
by Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J. You Can Understand The Bible: A Practical And Illuminating Guide to Each Book in the Bible by Peter Kreeft Guide to the Bible by Antonio Fuentes |
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I find the Biblical software Verbum very helpful. It is the Catholic version of Logos. It is possible to add on many resources / digital books in Logos onto your Verbum software. |
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I find the series of commentaries on the Gospel of Matthew by Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis very helpful: Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word: Meditations on the Gospel According to Saint Matthew in 4 volumes |
| The following are a variety of Scripture commentaries: |
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| Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration
by Pope Benedict XVI Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week: From the Entrance Into Jerusalem To The Resurrection by Pope Benedict XVI The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture is a new series of Catholic commentaries. Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament contains commentary notes on the New Testament A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: Old Testament by John Bergsma and Brandt Pitre is excellent and should be on the shelf of everyone interested in getting to know the Old Testament better. I have used Introduction to the Prophets: Their Stories, Sayings, and Scrolls by LeClerc as the textbook for a course on the Prophets |
| Catholic Apologetics |
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| Catholicism and Fundamentalism: The Attack on "Romanism" by "Bible Christians"
by Karl Keating Where Is That In the Bible? by Patrick Madrid Transformed by Grace: Scripture, Sacraments and the Sonship of Christ by Dom Wulstan Mork Sacraments in Scripture by Tim Gray Unabridged Christianity: Biblical Answers to Common Questions About the Roman Catholic Faith by Mario P. Romero |
