Could you help with resources to aide my Bible study?

[matjam]

I started reading the Bible recently from Genesis. Following is my reading pattern.

I pray to the Holy Spirit to guide me read the scriptures.

Lord, inspire me to read your Scriptures and to meditate upon them day and night. I beg you to give me a real understanding of what I read, that I, in turn, may put its precepts into practice. Yet, I know that understanding and good intentions are worthless unless rooted in your graceful love. So I ask that the words of Scripture may also be not just signs on a page, but channels of grace into my heart. Amen.

For every passage I read, I refer to the footnotes in Vatican & USCCB websites because I know they go strictly in line with the Catholic teaching. While reading I stop by each verse that has a footnote on either of these websites to have a better understanding.

Can you suggest more methods or resources, strictly in accordance with Catholic teachings, whereby I can make my daily Bible reading more fruitful?

 

[PBWY]

I am a big fan of this Lectio Divina bible.

And there is an app called Lectio Divina Journal in the App Store that is quite helpful! God bless.

 

[matjam]

Thanks. Will check the app

 

[whisper]

Do you have a friend or group you could meet with once a week or so? I find that discussion helps with interpretation and digesting the Word. If not, maybe check out some Bible study discussions/questions on YouTube. I know that I love hearing how other people interpret the Word in slightly different ways and bring new meanings to old teachings.

 

[Todd_Easton]

A couple older Catholic Bible commentaries:

Haydock Bible, also available here.

Confraternity New Testament.