St. John's Church
Adult Faith Formation
Bible-In-A-Year Plan
Week 47/52
December 13, 2020
There are three readings for each day.
They are listed across each row.
The right-hand column has optional paragraph numbers to read the entire Catechism.
Abbreviations
Eze = Ezekial
Sir = Sirach
Jn = John, 1 Jn = 1 John
Click to view the entire reading plan.
"For in the sacred books, the Father who is in heaven meets His children with great love and speaks with them; and the force and power in the word of God is so great that it stands as the support and energy of the Church, the strength of faith for her sons, the food of the soul, the pure and everlasting source of spiritual life."
Tips for Daily Scripture Reading
- Follow a consistent reading routine: Figure out a time (or times) of day that you will set aside to read. Consider reading in the early morning, before bedtime, during meals, during breaks at work, etc.
- Stick to the plan: Try to pace yourself by only reading the passages identified in the plan for that particular day. Don't force yourself to "catch up" on readings that you might have missed previously.
- Aim for faithfulness, not success: St. Teresa of Calcutta once said "God has not called me to be successful; He has called me to be faithful.” It is ok if you miss a day or can't get to all the readings! What matters is that you continue on as best you can.
- Don't be intimidated: You don't need to be a scholar to appreciate the Bible. All you need is a prayerful desire to hear God speak to you.
- Read with the Church: As Catholics we are blessed to have the Church to guide us in our understanding of the Scriptures. If you have the time for deeper study as you read, seek out the Church's teaching and understanding of the various passages you encounter.
- Read prayerfully: The Holy Spirit inspired the authors of the Scriptures to write. Likewise, we should seek the Holy Spirit for guidance in reading.
Resources
Tips for Finding a Bible
- Find a Catholic Bible: Protestant Bibles omit 7 "Deuterocanonical" Old Testament books that are a part of the Catholic Scriptures.
- Find a trusted translation: A link to the USCCB list of approved Bible translations can be found in the right-hand column. Like anything, some translations are much better than others.
- Consider study Bibles: If you want to dig deeper into the text, consider purchasing a Study Bible. Ascension Press's Great Adventure Bible provides study guides and an integrated timeline to help you understand the historical context of each book.
- Consider online Bibles: The Bible is easily (and freely) accessible online through a variety of websites and apps. Bible Gateway is a great website you can use to compare translations (both Catholic and Protestant).
- Try out Bible Apps: The Laudate App is the top choice not only for online Bible access, but also for a wide array of excellent Catholic devotional resources. Laudate is available on Android and Apple devices.
Additional Resources
The goal of this study group is to bring us closer as a parish community while deepening our faith.
May God bless us and guide us on this journey.
