Previous reflections | The 16 Documents of Vatican II | Resolution |
DEI VERBUM , 1965 |
The Bible should be available to all Christians,
and all Christians should read the Bible
The Catholic Church encourages
joint-ventures with other Christians
to produce common Bibles
Guided by the Holy Spirit,
and helped by the work of Bible scholars and theologians,
the Church continues to understand The Message more deeply
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"All Christians should read the
Bible" -
that's like saying "all footballers should play football"
or "all fish should swim"
How can we encourage more Christians to read the Bible?
Any ideas? - please post a comment below!
Jesus, when we read the Bible
may "our hearts burn within us"
as happened on the road to Emmaus
when you explained the Scriptures for two of your disciples