How Should I Read the Bible?

[onjac]

I’m trying to put more effort into reading the Bible since I tend to read theology books, Catholic tracts, articles or watch videos instead. Does anybody have any reading tips?

 

[EmeraldWings]

yes, use a bible commentary - haydock1859.tripod.com/
tanbooks.benedictpress.com/index.php/page/shop:flypage/product_id/618
the church is the official interpreter of the bible, so it’s always best, and necessary, to look to her for help.
you can find lots of good resources for helping you to read and understand the bible on www.tanbooks.com

 

[onjac]

Thanks, EmeraldWings!

 

[MidnightSun12]

I like to read the daily readings off of www.wau.org

They have daily homilies that you can read for free and is a great supplement if you can’t make it to daily mass.

FYI, it takes about 3 years to get through the entire bible, if I recall correctly.

 

[John_XII]

with a blind fold, by not looking at it u will learn more! OR go ahead and read it like you would any other piece of fiction, enjoy

 

[onjac]

I like to read the daily readings off of www.wau.org

They have daily homilies that you can read for free and is a great supplement if you can’t make it to daily mass.

FYI, it takes about 3 years to get through the entire bible, if I recall correctly.

Seriously, 3 years?

 

[po18guy]

Two chapters per day during lent gets you through the Gospels, which is the ideal place to begin.

As to how to read it, Making Senses out of Scripture by Mark Shea is an excellent and informative companion on the various senses in which we are intended to read scripture.