"The Hidden Exodus" - Do Catholic Churches Need More Bible?

[Tony888]

Hi there,

Would it HELP the Roman Catholic Church to increase time spent on scripture interpretation at mass?

Do you AGREE with the article’s author that the Church needs to emphasize SCRIPTURE even above the Catechism?

Thanks all!

For clarity, I was raised Catholic but left many years ago

No, I wouldn’t suggest the answer lies in spending more time on scripture interpretation at mass. Catholics need to spend more time in bible study outside of mass.

Yes, I agree with the author that the RCC should emphasize Scripture. However, I don’t see it as one or the other. A solid understanding of Scripture is the foundation to really understanding the Catechism. First Scritupre then Catechism.

 

[rinnie]

For clarity, I was raised Catholic but left many years ago

No, I wouldn’t suggest the answer lies in spending more time on scripture interpretation at mass. Catholics need to spend more time in bible study outside of mass.

Yes, I agree with the author that the RCC should emphasize Scripture. However, I don’t see it as one or the other. A solid understanding of Scripture is the foundation to really understanding the Catechism. First Scritupre then Catechism.

Tony, Just curious, why do you feel that we have to have scripture interpretion OUTSIDE of Mass

I mean what would be the point of Father reading the O.T and then the N.T. and then not explaining to us what that means? What I am saying why have a sermon then?

Is not the sermon supposed to be to TEACH and PREACH the word as God wanted it to be taught. I mean no disrepsect but if we just hear the scripture and do not have of course the Eucharist and the meaning of scripture TAUGHT the way the Apostles taught it, why go to Church.

Because we could read the word and DO at home everyday. But I could read the word everyday and night and get 5 differemt interpretations on my OWN, alone when ohers put in their 2cents worth. BUt I NEED to hear it explained in the TRADITION it was taught. And that comes from the Church.

 

[Nicea325]

For clarity, I was raised Catholic but left many years ago

No, I wouldn’t suggest the answer lies in spending more time on scripture interpretation at mass. Catholics need to spend more time in bible study outside of mass.

Yes, I agree with the author that the RCC should emphasize Scripture. However, I don’t see it as one or the other. A solid understanding of Scripture is the foundation to really understanding the Catechism. First Scritupre then Catechism.

Yes I agree Catholics should more time in Bible study outside of Mass. However, I disagree with you by stating the RCC should emphasize Scripture. What are you talking about? Who do you think had the Scriptures long before the LDS or any other man-made church? The Catholic/Orthodox Church.

 

[Tony888]

Yes I agree Catholics should more time in Bible study outside of Mass. However, I disagree with you by stating the RCC should emphasize Scripture. What are you talking about? Who do you think had the Scriptures long before the LDS or any other man-made church? The Catholic/Orthodox Church.

I urge you to notice your defensive response, and reflect upon it.

Responding to the OP and suggesting Catholic congregations spend more time on scripture study has nothing to do with the pedigree of the scriptures. Are you claiming that present day members get a pass on knowing scripture simply because previous members of their church wiere scribes that copied thes scripture to preserve it?

 

[Nicea325]

I urge you to notice your defensive response, and reflect upon it.

Responding to the OP and suggesting Catholic congregations spend more time on scripture study has nothing to do with the pedigree of the scriptures. Are you claiming that present day members get a pass on knowing scripture simply because previous members of their church wiere scribes that copied thes scripture to preserve it?

And no offense,but I highly urge you re-read what you posted:

Yes, I agree with the author that the RCC should emphasize Scripture

Either you chose a poor a selection of words or simply are highly misinformed,which usually is the case. And you are making the charge the RCC does not emphasize scripture at all? Secondly, who mentioned getting a pass due to previous members copied scripture? Preservation of scripture is not the issue,but how you phrased your statement.

 

[Tony888]

Tony, Just curious, why do you feel that we have to have scripture interpretion OUTSIDE of Mass

I mean what would be the point of Father reading the O.T and then the N.T. and then not explaining to us what that means? What I am saying why have a sermon then?

Is not the sermon supposed to be to TEACH and PREACH the word as God wanted it to be taught. I mean no disrepsect but if we just hear the scripture and do not have of course the Eucharist and the meaning of scripture TAUGHT the way the Apostles taught it, why go to Church.

Because we could read the word and DO at home everyday. But I could read the word everyday and night and get 5 differemt interpretations on my OWN, alone when ohers put in their 2cents worth. BUt I NEED to hear it explained in the TRADITION it was taught. And that comes from the Church.

Please don’t assume too much from my short reply
My suggestion was to supplement the current mass rather than completely reorganize it to add significant scripture study, within the same limited time period. Since I felt changing the current mass was a pointless suggestion, additional study time seemed the appropriate reply. For clarification, this scripture study should be a group effort where one can bond with and learn from other parishioners, plus reference a designated curriculum

Naturally the homily (?) should be all about interpreting the scriptures.

 

[Tony888]

And no offense,but I highly urge you re-read what you posted:

Yes, I agree with the author that the RCC should emphasize Scripture

Either you chose a poor a selection of words or simply are highly misinformed,which usually is the case. And you are making the charge the RCC does not emphasize scripture at all? Secondly, who mentioned getting a pass due to previous members copied scripture? Preservation of scripture is not the issue,but how you phrased your statement.

Why are you so touchy on this subject?

How do you suggest the " RCC should emphasize Scripture’ without making any changes? I simply agreed and explained how I would make changes. Still can’t figure out why you are attacking my response.

 

[Nicea325]

Why are you so touchy on this subject?

How do you suggest the " RCC should emphasize Scripture

’ without making any changes? I simply agreed and explained how I would make changes. Still can’t figure out why you are attacking my response.

And I am sorry,not trying to be rude. I simply want you to elaborate by what you mean “emphasize Scripture.” To me it sounds as though the RCC does not touch it let alone even discuss it?