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Offline Viva Cristo Rey

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Many read Papal docuмents and never read the Bible
« on: August 22, 2019, 07:59:23 AM »
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    Offline Viva Cristo Rey

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    Many read the Papal docuмents but never read the Bible which is the word of God
    « Reply #1 on: August 22, 2019, 08:04:04 AM »
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    • The Church grants a plenary indulgence to those who read the Bible for 30 minutes:
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    50. Reading of Sacred Scripture (Sacrae Scripturae lectio)
    A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful, who with the veneration due the divine word make a spiritual reading from Sacred Scripture.
    A plenary indulgence is granted, if this reading is continued for at least one half an hour.
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    Offline confederate catholic

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    Re: Many read Papal docuмents and never read the Bible
    « Reply #2 on: August 22, 2019, 04:39:29 PM »
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    • neglected also is commentary on the scriptures by the Fathets. Most seem content to reas theological commentary made between 1500 and 1899
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    Offline TKGS

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    Re: Many read Papal docuмents and never read the Bible
    « Reply #3 on: August 22, 2019, 04:50:42 PM »
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    • For most people, the writings of saints and popes are much more valuable that the bible.  After all, how many people read the bible and suddenly think they've come across a theological concept that no one else has seen before?  Too many people these days read the bible and think they're the experts on it meaning.
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    The writings of the popes, on the other hand, explain what the Church teaches about the bible since it is pretty difficult to read many writings of popes without also reading the biblical passages they quote.
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    Re: Many read Papal docuмents and never read the Bible
    « Reply #4 on: August 22, 2019, 05:20:20 PM »
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    • The Holy Bible bests all of the writings of saints and popes. The Church understands this reality which is why she granted indulgences to Catholics reading holy scripture.

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    Re: Many read Papal docuмents and never read the Bible
    « Reply #5 on: August 22, 2019, 06:41:09 PM »
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    • Quote from: TKGS on August 22, 2019, 04:50:42 PM
    For most people, the writings of saints and popes are much more valuable that the bible.  After all, how many people read the bible and suddenly think they've come across a theological concept that no one else has seen before?  Too many people these days read the bible and think they're the experts on it meaning.
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    The writings of the popes, on the other hand, explain what the Church teaches about the bible since it is pretty difficult to read many writings of popes without also reading the biblical passages they quote.
    Agreed. Reading Holy Scripture is edifying of course, but too many people fall into the trap of seeing one verse in isolation(said verse likely having lost much of its meaning or clarity in translation), interpreting it based off of their layman's knowledge, and running with that to create their own pet theory and doubt the Church's teaching. The entire Protestant faith is based off that pitfall. So it is important to read Scripture, but only in conjunction with commentaries and having an already firm grounding in Catholic teaching. Any lingering issues and points of confusion can always be cleared by speaking to your priest or searching Catholic websites online, but as long as you have a good knowledge of the faith and the aid of a good commentary, you should be mostly in the clear. 
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    Re: Many read Papal docuмents and never read the Bible
    « Reply #6 on: August 22, 2019, 08:17:13 PM »
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    • Thank you for this thread and the Indulgence reminders. St. Vincent Ferrer knew Sacred Scripture by heart. It is of the utmost importance for us to read Sacred Scripture, the decrees of Popes and Councils, and the writings of the Church Fathers when possible. Ignorance of Scripture, says St. Jerome nobly, is naught but ignorance of Jesus Christ. With Douay Rheims, and Bp. Challoner or Fr. Haydovk's commentary, you can't go wrong. Catena Aurea is another great source of Bible verses with Patristic commentaries on each verse. Well worth reading. If we read devoutly and reverently, our knowledge and love of God One and Triune, of Our Lady, will grow every day.
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