The title SCARED me! Btw, I try and pray for 15 minutes and read The Bible for 15 minutes at the start of the day, and it really helps to clean the mind..
I’m so grateful you posted this. The Word is so important because it is God himself. Without Him we can do nothing. Keep going Nathalie! May you continue being a light in this world to bring others to Jesus. I recently began a Bible study and I love how you mentioned “praying the Bible” instead of reading it because we are called to meditate on it. May it dwell in you richly 💛
You are right! I admit that I perhaps do not read the Holy Bible as regularly as I should; and I usually pray only twice a day (when I get up in the morning and before I go to bed)! I can do better regarding both, and I thank Almighty God for using you to convict me and set me straight! I also recommend reading "The Imitation Of Christ" by Thomas a Kempis, and "The Cost Of Discipleship" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer!
Good message! Ive completed a bible in a year plan, twice. First time with Fr. Mike, using the Ascension Bible. Second time using Dr. Taylor Marshall's plan, using the Douey Rheims. While i enjoyed both, and am super grateful for the plans out there to assist, this year I'm wanting to do it at my own pace. Im a subscriber to Magnificat & so I have the daily readings, just today I've downloaded an app called "Catholic Bible". I wanted a digital version of the Douey Rheims for when I'm on break at work, etc. To my surprise the app also has a section called 'Daily Verse'. I figure between praying The Mass (daily readings with my Magnificat subscription), this new Catholic Bible app with the Daily Verse, and my Amen app (catholic audio prayer app with the readings, doctors of the church, rosary, gregorian chant, etc) I should be able to open my heart & mind to scripture at least 2-3xs per day for a few minutes. I intend to break it up into morning, lunch, evening. Maybe daily verse in the a.m., Mass while i have my lunch break, and Amen app when driving home from work? Idk, something to that effect. 5-10 minutes broken up throughout my day?🤷♀️
@poesia-com-cafeina I think so. I just googled that version and it says it's approved by the Catholic Church. Since you'll be using it to follow along with Fr. Mike it should be fine. He gives a short explanation & prayer of the readings each day. God bless you! 🙏📿
You know what's weird, for the past few days I wasn't reading my Bible and in my mind justifying it by thinking that Bible isn't the only source of truth or knowledge. And I was kinda judging the protestants for reading the Bible almost daily and thinking of them as narrow minded. Now I saw the title of your video and was hoping you'd affirm my thoughts haha, but God kinda rebuked me through you. Imma hop on and read my Bible. God bless.
@@nathalie_domina That's cool. I just saw one that looks really good but is a different translation called The Great Adventure Bible. It looks like a really great Catholic bible and includes al to of nice extra info and materials. Looks great.
I am sharing this with my niece. She is at certain age and this information is not appreciated enough or disseminated. Thank you for the time and effort you put into these. I just subscribed. Viva Cristo Rey!
I was born in a catholic country, by law. We have religion as one of the subjects in our education plan, mandatory. When many years later one of my religion teachers (not a priest, only time) asked us to get a Bible, there's none at home, so we asked for money to buy it, my father, who was educated in a priest school until university, asked: "What are we now, protestants?"
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoughoughly furnished unto all good works." 2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJB
I always find this verse funny when brought up by protestants in defense of Sola Scriptura. It is funny because the only set of scriptures available to Paul's Greek audience at the time was the Septuagint complelete with the dreaded Deuterocanon.
When I first embraced Christianity, I read the Old Testament once, and then the New Testament about six times in a row. It's been five years since I stopped reading it. But in reality, thanks to the internet, I frequently stumble upon Bible verses, watch Christian videos, and engage with Christians online through platforms like Discord and TH-cam. What I've discovered is that when I'm grappling with real-life situations, sometimes the chaos of life compels me to understand what the Bible means for my life in those moments. You may read a verse countless times without fully grasping its significance. But then, in a moment of need where that verse's context aligns with your situation, encountering it just once can deeply resonate with you, making it infinitely more meaningful.
What you mean to say is you.trust the Church and priests to interpret and read it for you. Its a valid enough.position and Christians held to it until.vernacular translations became available outside churches
If one is reading the Bible in opposition to the Church, one does not understand the Bible. Jesus Christ established a *Church* - He did not hand down a collection of scriptures as Moses did. The Bible is a collection of documents created and compiled *by* and *for* the Church. The Old Testament, in the form of the Septuagint, got grandfathered in, so to speak, so let's concentrate on the New Testament. The New Testament is not a single cohesive work - it is a canon of texts taken from a much larger body of works extant in the 1st Century. Any cohesion it has is not in claimed in the text itself, but rather is due to the Tradition of lumping these works together and calling them canonical. It consists of five histories, 21 letters, and one apocalyptic vison recounted and written down. If one reads the epistles, it should be obvious that the Church is temporally and ontologically prior to them, and therefore ontologically and temporally prior to the Bible. Otherwise, to whom would Ss. Paul, Peter, James, John and Jude be writing? Significantly, these epistles address specific issues affecting specific local churches at the time. They were written because an Apostle wasn't present to handle the situation himself. They have been included in the canon because the Church foresaw similar issues arising in the future, and therefore preserved the words of the Apostles because they would likewise be useful in the future to resolve those issues *within the Church.* The Gospels are similar. There was no need for them until the Apostles started getting martyred and it became apparent that the Eschaton might still be a ways off. The Gospels were therefore composed so that the testimony of those who saw and heard Christ and beheld His Resurrection would not be lost with the deaths of the first generation of Christians. The New Testament, therefore, is a collection of manuscripts written and preserved because the Church that Christ established would find them useful until He returns. What they are not is a manual of DIY Christianity. Nobody for 1,500 years thought of them as the complete or even a sufficient description of Christianity. Until Sola Scriptura became all the rage in Germany 500 years ago, it was axiomatic that the Bible was only part of God's self-revelation (see e.g. John 20:30-31, John 21:25). This doesn't mean that the Bible need not be read, only that relying upon on the Bible as though it were the final answer to Christianity (or life in general) will lead to error because the Bible is not, nor was it ever intended to be, the comprehensive account of the Faith. It is a perverse form of idolatry - the Incarnate Word is to be worshipped, not the words of men, even divinely inspired men, about said Word.
@@nathalie_domina Would this make scripture a part of your prayer routine, or just a way in which you approach the text. Would you make a similar prayer about the readings from the liturgy/mass?
Sorry to say that, but I would change the title if I was you. Otherwise it is just for clickbait purposes. A much more suitable title would be something like "why you should read the Bible as a catholic". The title you chose implements it is not necessary for a catholic to read the Bible and the video will show you the reasons. Have a blessed day 💗
The dismissal of the Bible by Catholics in the comment section is alarming. Why wouldn’t you read the Bible? You make fun of Protestants but Protestants actually take their faith seriously and read the scriptures
Thank you for sharing. I know you may be new to youtubing but if you can please enunciate and pronounce each word clearly then it will be easier for the listeners to understand better.
Keep in mind that Catholics have been around since 33AD. For centuries, few could read, so people learn the faith through stain classed windows, statues, and sermons. The Tridentine missal has readings from both the Epsitles and the Gospel. Catholics heard the Scriptures when they went to daily mass, which was custom for centuries. So tell me which Protestant denomination worships every day. Catholics learned their faith and the Scriptures from hearing or reading these passage along with the homily. Finally, the Canon of the Bible was put together by the Catholic Church. Also, the mass is full of Scriptures in addition to the reading. Praying the rosary is telling the story of Jesus's life from His birth to His Asension, descent of the Holy Spirit. Our entire religion is infused with the Bible.
I don't read the Bible everyday. Sacred Scripture in it's written form is only one third of God's Revelation It is only a reference book to use as a guide. The living, teaching office of the Church together with oral Tradition completes the Word of God.
Are you talking about the protestant Bible or the Catholic Bible? If it is the protestants Bible, as a Catholic, why would you read something that contradicts your Catholic organization's beliefs? Do you read it with your own understanding helped by the Holy Spirit, or do you read it with your organization's interpretation? If it is the Catholic Bible, contradictions abound.
It’s not read because it’s impossible to understand. At least in my case, God has ignored my request for understanding, so I see no point in reading it.
I highly suggest listening to the 'bible in a year' podcast by Fr. Mike Schmitz, I found the bible extremely confusing and a lot of the things in it didnt make any sense to me, but he explains it in a very clear way and provides context, as well as explains the deeper meaning behind passages, I hope you find clarity and I hope you never stop seeking understanding :)
@@Myrrhbearers_ it’s funny you mention that, because I did try listening to that podcast. At no point in the time that I listened did Fr. Mike actually explain anything to the point of understanding. Like I said in my original post, it’s not possible to understand the Bible, unless God finds you worthy enough to hear and answer your request for help in understanding; apparently I’m not worthy of God even hearing me make that request, forget Him actually answering it
Now, is there anybody here who has a suggestion that will actually work. I don’t see how telling me to continue doing something that doesn’t work is supposed to help me
Dear Sister, please change the title of your video, since in the video you explain why we should read the bible. Your title is scandalous and for those that come upon your video and don't watch it, it can cause more harm than good. Peace and blessings to you friend.
Lol. Good strawman. How many times have you read the Catechism. Watch the recent debates between James White and Jimmy Akin. I bet you find yourself pleasantly surprised about all the things that you think you know that just aren't so.
The Bible came from almighty creator. Religion is group that tell you to do good works for salvation and do pagan practices. Only Jesus Christ can remove your sins if you repent and trust in him. The kingdom of heaven is a pure, clean and holy place and not even one sin can enter.
@danielpeled6098 no friend, the Bible came from the Church. It wasn't handed down from heaven. The Church, organized religion, decided which books should be in the Bible.
Hey God, I know you created the entire universe out of nothingness and you sustain its being at all times, and I know you created me and gave me a soul. And I know you came down and suffered and died for my sins, and I know that you want to know me, and to love me. And I know that your Holy Spirit is the Giver of every perfect gift and guides and safeguards my steps. I know all that, but I still don't have time for you. I am VERY busy right now and I can't be bothered by one more omnipotent being knocking at my door. Read the sign, No SOLICITORS.
@@dann285 it's not that we receive the grave of God only if we read the Bible 3p minutes a day. It's called an indulgence. See, when your sins are forgiven, you still have to do penance/ reparation for them, since the sin you commited deserves punishment. For example, if you steal a 1000 dollars from someone and then seek God's forgiveness and He forgives you, you still have to give the money back to the person you stole it from. And If you've already spent the money, then you need to work hard to get that money back so you can return it to the person. It's just a silly example, but this happens with EVERY sin we commit. Every sin deserve punishment. Receiving absolution and forgiveness for your sins is one thing, doing reparation in order to make up for what you messed up is a different thing. Everyone wants to be forgiven, but everyone forgets to do reparation. So the catholic church (that has Christ's authority since He founded it) has some acts of reparation you can offer, such as specific prayers, reading the Bible, etc. That you can offer up, and this is an indulgence. They can lessen the punishment due to sin (partial indulgence) or erase the punishment you deserve for your sin completely (plenary indulgence). So if you want to spend less time im purgatory or avoid it altogether, I suggest doing some of those things that can get you an indulgence.
1 reason we Catholics do not read the Bible as many Protestants do because we do not follow sola scriptura. I read the Bible per se by frequent attendance of Mass. I do read 📖 whenever possible. To get my fix on Old Testament readings, I also see 👀 TH-cam videos on Judaism ✡ or attend synagogue 🕍 services in addition to attending Mass ⛪ on Sundays and holy days. Why read 📖 the Bible? "Ignorance of the Bible = ignorance of Jesus." -- St. Jerome. "To be deep in history is to cease in being a Protestant." -- ex Protestant and convert St. John Cardinal Newman.
True I'm not even catholic, but the bible was written by mortals and has many mistranslations and iffy parts, thanks to my doubts about being lgbt I find out God loves me and those mistranslations have been guilty of so much hate crimes. However the bible has many beautiful parts too we just have to pray and not take it literally
The title SCARED me!
Btw, I try and pray for 15 minutes and read The Bible for 15 minutes at the start of the day, and it really helps to clean the mind..
As a fellow devote catholic... don't avoid reading the scriptures. It's very important
I’m so grateful you posted this. The Word is so important because it is God himself. Without Him we can do nothing. Keep going Nathalie! May you continue being a light in this world to bring others to Jesus. I recently began a Bible study and I love how you mentioned “praying the Bible” instead of reading it because we are called to meditate on it. May it dwell in you richly 💛
You are right! I admit that I perhaps do not read the Holy Bible as regularly as
I should; and I usually pray only twice a day (when I get up in the morning and
before I go to bed)! I can do better regarding both, and I thank Almighty God
for using you to convict me and set me straight! I also recommend reading
"The Imitation Of Christ" by Thomas a Kempis, and "The Cost Of Discipleship"
by Dietrich Bonhoeffer!
You can try to read a single Psalm a day.
In time you can read a part of a chapter from the Gospel.
Slowly, slowly:) keep it up!
Good message! Ive completed a bible in a year plan, twice. First time with Fr. Mike, using the Ascension Bible. Second time using Dr. Taylor Marshall's plan, using the Douey Rheims. While i enjoyed both, and am super grateful for the plans out there to assist, this year I'm wanting to do it at my own pace. Im a subscriber to Magnificat & so I have the daily readings, just today I've downloaded an app called "Catholic Bible". I wanted a digital version of the Douey Rheims for when I'm on break at work, etc. To my surprise the app also has a section called 'Daily Verse'. I figure between praying The Mass (daily readings with my Magnificat subscription), this new Catholic Bible app with the Daily Verse, and my Amen app (catholic audio prayer app with the readings, doctors of the church, rosary, gregorian chant, etc) I should be able to open my heart & mind to scripture at least 2-3xs per day for a few minutes. I intend to break it up into morning, lunch, evening. Maybe daily verse in the a.m., Mass while i have my lunch break, and Amen app when driving home from work? Idk, something to that effect. 5-10 minutes broken up throughout my day?🤷♀️
I have an esv ce, do you think this would be fine with Fr Mikes podcast?
@poesia-com-cafeina I think so. I just googled that version and it says it's approved by the Catholic Church. Since you'll be using it to follow along with Fr. Mike it should be fine. He gives a short explanation & prayer of the readings each day. God bless you! 🙏📿
You know what's weird, for the past few days I wasn't reading my Bible and in my mind justifying it by thinking that Bible isn't the only source of truth or knowledge. And I was kinda judging the protestants for reading the Bible almost daily and thinking of them as narrow minded. Now I saw the title of your video and was hoping you'd affirm my thoughts haha, but God kinda rebuked me through you. Imma hop on and read my Bible. God bless.
Hahah! I love the way God works sometimes
Great video, I do it every day too. Just wondering what bible version/translation do you use?
I use the New American Bible revised edition!
@@nathalie_domina Nice I’ve been looking for an english translation recently, did you buy it from amazon?
I have had it basically all my life and it was gifted to me ... but I'm sure you can purchase one on Amazon!
@@nathalie_domina That's cool. I just saw one that looks really good but is a different translation called The Great Adventure Bible. It looks like a really great Catholic bible and includes al to of nice extra info and materials. Looks great.
Douay Rheims Holy Bible👍🏻💪🏻🙏🏻
I am sharing this with my niece. She is at certain age and this information is not appreciated enough or disseminated. Thank you for the time and effort you put into these. I just subscribed. Viva Cristo Rey!
Thanks for sharing!
I was born in a catholic country, by law. We have religion as one of the subjects in our education plan, mandatory. When many years later one of my religion teachers (not a priest, only time) asked us to get a Bible, there's none at home, so we asked for money to buy it, my father, who was educated in a priest school until university, asked: "What are we now, protestants?"
I am a Catholic and I read the Bible every day while praying the Rosary. That has turned out a great way for me to pray the Bible. Try it.
Wait you read and pray the rosary at the same time??
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoughoughly furnished unto all good works." 2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJB
I always find this verse funny when brought up by protestants in defense of Sola Scriptura. It is funny because the only set of scriptures available to Paul's Greek audience at the time was the Septuagint complelete with the dreaded Deuterocanon.
Thanks for being transparent! Have you thought about listening to it when you're low on time?
Yes I have! That was very helpful for me
Uh...isn't that called "attending Mass?" 😜
When I first embraced Christianity, I read the Old Testament once, and then the New Testament about six times in a row. It's been five years since I stopped reading it. But in reality, thanks to the internet, I frequently stumble upon Bible verses, watch Christian videos, and engage with Christians online through platforms like Discord and TH-cam.
What I've discovered is that when I'm grappling with real-life situations, sometimes the chaos of life compels me to understand what the Bible means for my life in those moments. You may read a verse countless times without fully grasping its significance. But then, in a moment of need where that verse's context aligns with your situation, encountering it just once can deeply resonate with you, making it infinitely more meaningful.
Obeying the Bible is another issue. Sometimes I just read and think "that was nice" and I don't let God's word change the way I live.
Have a great weekend!
I was raised Catholic and we didn't read the bible everyday but I still understood the importance of the bible.
No need to click bait for views
As a Catholic I do read the bible not everyday but yeah
What you mean to say is you.trust the Church and priests to interpret and read it for you. Its a valid enough.position and Christians held to it until.vernacular translations became available outside churches
If one is reading the Bible in opposition to the Church, one does not understand the Bible. Jesus Christ established a *Church* - He did not hand down a collection of scriptures as Moses did. The Bible is a collection of documents created and compiled *by* and *for* the Church. The Old Testament, in the form of the Septuagint, got grandfathered in, so to speak, so let's concentrate on the New Testament. The New Testament is not a single cohesive work - it is a canon of texts taken from a much larger body of works extant in the 1st Century. Any cohesion it has is not in claimed in the text itself, but rather is due to the Tradition of lumping these works together and calling them canonical. It consists of five histories, 21 letters, and one apocalyptic vison recounted and written down. If one reads the epistles, it should be obvious that the Church is temporally and ontologically prior to them, and therefore ontologically and temporally prior to the Bible. Otherwise, to whom would Ss. Paul, Peter, James, John and Jude be writing? Significantly, these epistles address specific issues affecting specific local churches at the time. They were written because an Apostle wasn't present to handle the situation himself. They have been included in the canon because the Church foresaw similar issues arising in the future, and therefore preserved the words of the Apostles because they would likewise be useful in the future to resolve those issues *within the Church.* The Gospels are similar. There was no need for them until the Apostles started getting martyred and it became apparent that the Eschaton might still be a ways off. The Gospels were therefore composed so that the testimony of those who saw and heard Christ and beheld His Resurrection would not be lost with the deaths of the first generation of Christians. The New Testament, therefore, is a collection of manuscripts written and preserved because the Church that Christ established would find them useful until He returns. What they are not is a manual of DIY Christianity. Nobody for 1,500 years thought of them as the complete or even a sufficient description of Christianity. Until Sola Scriptura became all the rage in Germany 500 years ago, it was axiomatic that the Bible was only part of God's self-revelation (see e.g. John 20:30-31, John 21:25). This doesn't mean that the Bible need not be read, only that relying upon on the Bible as though it were the final answer to Christianity (or life in general) will lead to error because the Bible is not, nor was it ever intended to be, the comprehensive account of the Faith. It is a perverse form of idolatry - the Incarnate Word is to be worshipped, not the words of men, even divinely inspired men, about said Word.
Hello, you should read one page of the old testament and one page of the old testament, that's what I do and I find it easier to understand.
What does it mean to pray the Bible as opposed to read it? Doesn’t pray mean ask?
I like to ask the Lord to speak to me before I read so that the words are utter Gods message to me and that I can offer up the words to Christ.
@@nathalie_domina Would this make scripture a part of your prayer routine, or just a way in which you approach the text. Would you make a similar prayer about the readings from the liturgy/mass?
It's from Wikipedia, but nevertheless has useful information about how it has been done historically:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lectio_Divina
Sorry to say that, but I would change the title if I was you. Otherwise it is just for clickbait purposes. A much more suitable title would be something like "why you should read the Bible as a catholic". The title you chose implements it is not necessary for a catholic to read the Bible and the video will show you the reasons.
Have a blessed day 💗
The dismissal of the Bible by Catholics in the comment section is alarming. Why wouldn’t you read the Bible? You make fun of Protestants but Protestants actually take their faith seriously and read the scriptures
Why do u keep saying “pray the Bible”?
Cuz when you totally focus on reading the Word of God is automatically a prayer
Proud, unreservedly and unapologetically Catholic!
Thank you for sharing. I know you may be new to youtubing but if you can please enunciate and pronounce each word clearly then it will be easier for the listeners to understand better.
"I dont read thd bible the bible reads me". The title reminded me of RDJ in Tropic Thunder.
Keep in mind that Catholics have been around since 33AD. For centuries, few could read, so people learn the faith through stain classed windows, statues, and sermons. The Tridentine missal has readings from both the Epsitles and the Gospel. Catholics heard the Scriptures when they went to daily mass, which was custom for centuries. So tell me which Protestant denomination worships every day. Catholics learned their faith and the Scriptures from hearing or reading these passage along with the homily. Finally, the Canon of the Bible was put together by the Catholic Church. Also, the mass is full of Scriptures in addition to the reading. Praying the rosary is telling the story of Jesus's life from His birth to His Asension, descent of the Holy Spirit. Our entire religion is infused with the Bible.
I don't read the Bible everyday. Sacred Scripture in it's written form is only one third of God's Revelation
It is only a reference book to use as a guide. The living, teaching office of the Church together with oral Tradition completes the Word of God.
That's how you attractive people using title in an interesting way 😅. Ave Christus Rex 🇻🇦
I read the bible - the roman catholic one!❤
Every day?Really catholics dont read bible evey day?Why Protestants read Bible every day?
I don’t pray to Bible too I’m lazy
Are you talking about the protestant Bible or the Catholic Bible? If it is the protestants Bible, as a Catholic, why would you read something that contradicts your Catholic organization's beliefs? Do you read it with your own understanding helped by the Holy Spirit, or do you read it with your organization's interpretation? If it is the Catholic Bible, contradictions abound.
there is only one bible
@@dovahkiin2 Which Bible is that? The Holy Bible, the Catholic Bible, the Jehovah's Witness? Which one?
This click bait is crazy. Shameful
It’s not read because it’s impossible to understand. At least in my case, God has ignored my request for understanding, so I see no point in reading it.
I highly suggest listening to the 'bible in a year' podcast by Fr. Mike Schmitz, I found the bible extremely confusing and a lot of the things in it didnt make any sense to me, but he explains it in a very clear way and provides context, as well as explains the deeper meaning behind passages, I hope you find clarity and I hope you never stop seeking understanding :)
@@Myrrhbearers_ it’s funny you mention that, because I did try listening to that podcast. At no point in the time that I listened did Fr. Mike actually explain anything to the point of understanding. Like I said in my original post, it’s not possible to understand the Bible, unless God finds you worthy enough to hear and answer your request for help in understanding; apparently I’m not worthy of God even hearing me make that request, forget Him actually answering it
Now, is there anybody here who has a suggestion that will actually work. I don’t see how telling me to continue doing something that doesn’t work is supposed to help me
Read lord of the rings
@@E-pistol how will that help me?
Dear Sister, please change the title of your video, since in the video you explain why we should read the bible. Your title is scandalous and for those that come upon your video and don't watch it, it can cause more harm than good. Peace and blessings to you friend.
Read the Bible. You’re gonna find the truth, unlike catholic teachings.
Lol. Good strawman. How many times have you read the Catechism. Watch the recent debates between James White and Jimmy Akin. I bet you find yourself pleasantly surprised about all the things that you think you know that just aren't so.
Don’t trust your religion to save you trust in Jesus Christ alone. Read about him in the Bible!!
The Bible came from religion.
The Bible came from almighty creator. Religion is group that tell you to do good works for salvation and do pagan practices. Only Jesus Christ can remove your sins if you repent and trust in him. The kingdom of heaven is a pure, clean and holy place and not even one sin can enter.
@danielpeled6098 no friend, the Bible came from the Church. It wasn't handed down from heaven. The Church, organized religion, decided which books should be in the Bible.
Reading the Bible for a quarter of an hour a day is an indulgence btw.
How about 14 min???
I thought it was 30 minutes? Not sure though
Hey God, I know you created the entire universe out of nothingness and you sustain its being at all times, and I know you created me and gave me a soul.
And I know you came down and suffered and died for my sins, and I know that you want to know me, and to love me.
And I know that your Holy Spirit is the Giver of every perfect gift and guides and safeguards my steps.
I know all that, but I still don't have time for you.
I am VERY busy right now and I can't be bothered by one more omnipotent being knocking at my door.
Read the sign, No SOLICITORS.
@@dann285 it's not that we receive the grave of God only if we read the Bible 3p minutes a day. It's called an indulgence. See, when your sins are forgiven, you still have to do penance/ reparation for them, since the sin you commited deserves punishment. For example, if you steal a 1000 dollars from someone and then seek God's forgiveness and He forgives you, you still have to give the money back to the person you stole it from. And If you've already spent the money, then you need to work hard to get that money back so you can return it to the person. It's just a silly example, but this happens with EVERY sin we commit. Every sin deserve punishment. Receiving absolution and forgiveness for your sins is one thing, doing reparation in order to make up for what you messed up is a different thing. Everyone wants to be forgiven, but everyone forgets to do reparation.
So the catholic church (that has Christ's authority since He founded it) has some acts of reparation you can offer, such as specific prayers, reading the Bible, etc. That you can offer up, and this is an indulgence. They can lessen the punishment due to sin (partial indulgence) or erase the punishment you deserve for your sin completely (plenary indulgence). So if you want to spend less time im purgatory or avoid it altogether, I suggest doing some of those things that can get you an indulgence.
1 reason we Catholics do not read the Bible as many Protestants do because we do not follow sola scriptura.
I read the Bible per se by frequent attendance of Mass.
I do read 📖 whenever possible. To get my fix on Old Testament readings, I also see 👀 TH-cam videos on Judaism ✡ or attend synagogue 🕍 services in addition to attending Mass ⛪ on Sundays and holy days.
Why read 📖 the Bible? "Ignorance of the Bible = ignorance of Jesus." -- St. Jerome.
"To be deep in history is to cease in being a Protestant." -- ex Protestant and convert St. John Cardinal Newman.
I don't mean to offend but if you do read the bible everyday AND study it you will lose your faith. If you want to keep your faith, don't read it.
Huh?
True I'm not even catholic, but the bible was written by mortals and has many mistranslations and iffy parts, thanks to my doubts about being lgbt I find out God loves me and those mistranslations have been guilty of so much hate crimes. However the bible has many beautiful parts too we just have to pray and not take it literally
@@Rainbow_Dash99you need deliverance
@@onceabrokensoul I don't! Pray for Bobby is an amazing movie which will educate you. Stop judging others without knowing them.
@@Rainbow_Dash99 sorry, but you made God into your own image.