Jesus in Sacred Scripture...how are Christians to view / relate?

[iloveangels]

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church:

"V. SACRED SCRIPTURE IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH

131 "And such is the force and power of the Word of God that it can serve the Church as her support and vigor, and the children of the Church as strength for their faith, food for the soul, and a pure and lasting fount of spiritual life."109 Hence "access to Sacred Scripture ought to be open wide to the Christian faithful."110

132 "Therefore, the study of the sacred page should be the very soul of sacred theology. The ministry of the Word, too - pastoral preaching, catechetics and all forms of Christian instruction, among which the liturgical homily should hold pride of place - is healthily nourished and thrives in holiness through the Word of Scripture."111

133 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. Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.112 "

scborromeo.org/ccc/p1s1c2a3.htm#111

 

[po18guy]

The bible is not only for specialists. Ordinary Catholics are supposed to read the bible, according to the Holy See.

"The Spirit is, assuredly, also given to individual Christians, so that their hearts can “burn within them” (Lk. 24:32) as they pray and prayerfully study the Scripture within the context of their own personal lives. "
Pontifical Biblical Commission, THE INTERPRETATION OF THE BIBLE IN THE CHURCH, 1994.
ewtn.com/library/CURIA/PBCINTER.HTM

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church:

"V. SACRED SCRIPTURE IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH

131 "And such is the force and power of the Word of God that it can serve the Church as her support and vigor, and the children of the Church as strength for their faith, food for the soul, and a pure and lasting fount of spiritual life."109 Hence "access to Sacred Scripture ought to be open wide to the Christian faithful."110

132 "Therefore, the study of the sacred page should be the very soul of sacred theology. The ministry of the Word, too - pastoral preaching, catechetics and all forms of Christian instruction, among which the liturgical homily should hold pride of place - is healthily nourished and thrives in holiness through the Word of Scripture."111

133 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. Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.112 "

scborromeo.org/ccc/p1s1c2a3.htm#111

Yes, clearly. For this very reason, the Church grants either a partial or a plenary indulgence (under the normal circumstances) for faithful prayer combined with scripture reading. However, we are not to interpret scripture outside of the guidance of the Church. If we do that, two folding chairs become two additional denominations.

 

[iloveangels]

Yes, clearly. For this very reason, the Church grants either a partial or a plenary indulgence (under the normal circumstances) for faithful prayer combined with scripture reading. However, we are not to interpret scripture outside of the guidance of the Church. If we do that, two folding chairs become two additional denominations.

I don’t think the original poster was trying to start a new religion or set off a massive interpretation session. I think she just wanted to talk about Christmas and Scripture. There’s nothing wrong with that.

 

[John_oxios]

As G. K. Chesterton cited, one cannot rip a holy book out of the hands of those who wrote it and then claim you will accept the book but not the religion that produced it.
The Bible is the product of God’s people, the Israelite prophets and partriarchs as well as the Apostles and a few of their disciples , who were the spiritual descendants of the OT saints to whom God spoke.
The Bible was not written to be a proof text for doctrines, but a help and a guide for the Church as a part of the whole of Sacred Tradition which consists of the Bible, the Church Fathers, and the living Magisterium–the bishops united to the Holy Father.

Love this quote Thanks!

God bless,
John

 

[brb3]

I don’t think the original poster was trying to start a new religion or set off a massive interpretation session. I think she just wanted to talk about Christmas and Scripture. There’s nothing wrong with that.

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Now, that we are 1 week from Christmas…the OP has returned to see what has been said/decided as to what Jesus expects of us.

 

[brb3]

For past week, I’ve been reflecting on SS regarding Mother Mary & her relationship to her Son.
IMO … if I can learn to imitate her belief & devotion to Christ… then everyday henceforth will be like Christmas… for my journey in perseverance !

 

[po18guy]

Now, that we are 1 week from Christmas…the OP has returned to see what has been said/decided as to what Jesus expects of us.

In this season of Advent, we are exercising hopeful waiting for the promised Messiah. As with the shepherds, our celebration begins at His birth.

 

[Della]

For past week, I’ve been reflecting on SS regarding Mother Mary & her relationship to her Son.
IMO … if I can learn to imitate her belief & devotion to Christ… then everyday henceforth will be like Christmas… for my journey in perseverance !

That’s a great meditation–perfect for Advent. Every expectant mother wonders about her child, but for Mary it was an even deeper experience because of who her child was. No doubt she “pondered all these things in her heart”. :yup: