To the good members of the Fatima Shrine Bible Study Group:
I thought these suggestions might serve as guidelines to assist us in our reading of the Sacred Scriptures.
Read Each Day - It is better to be consistent and read a little each day than to rush ahead and stop altogether.
Read At A Set Time of Day and Place - Find yourself a quiet place, where you will not be distracted. Chose a specific time and read at this time faithfully each day. This is of primary importance.
Read Carefully - Meditate on the meaning of what you are reading. Use your imagination to help the Scripture come alive to you. If you wish, highlight a particular line or verse. Concentrate on what you understand, not on what you do not understand. Your knowledge and understanding will increase with time and the grace of the Lord.
Read Prayerfully - When reading, stop to talk to the Lord about what you have read. It is important to respond to God's word. If your heart prompts you to praise God, then stop and do so. If you feel like thanking God, then stop and do so.
Seek to Grow - Seek to apply the reading to daily life. Ask the Lord to help you. If important questions arise seek guidance from a priest or informed person.
Remember, these are simple guidelines. I am far from an expert or an authority.
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3 comments:
Thanks. Those are helpful ideas--if I can be calm and disciplined enough!
Thank for your kind comment, Janie, I am sure that the Lord will help you to be calm and disciplined. May you rest well in his peace.
John Doucette
I like your guidelines for reading scriptures. They make reading scriptures more personalized and flexible.
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