Sacred Scripture

November 2, 2008
Sacred Scripture
"Sacred Scripture is the speech of God as it is put down in writing under the breath of the Holy Spirit." (CCC 81)

The past couple of weeks I have encouraged you to look into and reflect upon the daily readings. You will note that there is a “rhythm” to our daily readings. The weekday readings contain one Old Testament reading, a Psalm and Gospel reading. On the weekends we add another New Testament reading… usually a Letter from St. Paul or others (e.g. to the Romans, Ephesians, etc.).

The Bible is essentially the Chuch’s “library.” The Greek root “ta biblia” literally means “the books.” There are two main parts: the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament contains 46 books that pre-date Christ and the New Testament contains 27 books including the four Gospels and the books that concern themselves with Christ’s teachings.

In Sacred Scripture, the Church constantly finds her nourishment and her strength, for she welcomes it not as a human word, "but as what it really is, the word of God." In the sacred books, the Father who is in heaven comes lovingly to meet his children, and talks with them. (CCC 104)

God is truly speaking to us through Sacred Scripture. This week pick a daily reading and try to imagine yourself “living in” the scripture, as if you were eavesdropping or maybe even a participant. Try to imagine what it was like living in those times… read the scripture passage and meditate on the actual words… pick up your prayer journal and reflect upon what is God trying to tell you. God does have a message for us all. – God Bless, - Holly Clark