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Your Bible: A Simple Daily Office

Duc in Altum. By Marcus C. Grodi.

You say you want a . . . Revelation

In Focus section by Carl E. Olsen. Modern readers often miss the context in which the last book of the Bible was written, puzzling them as to its true meaning.

What the Scripture really says about homosexual acts

By Robert A. J. Gagnon. Leading Bible authority on homosexuality debunks 'arrogant' Newsweek cover story

What every Catholic needs to know about saints — Our friends in high places

By Thomas J. Craughwell. Saints have been Catholics’ companions on their faith journeys since the earliest days of Christianity

Viewing scandal from biblical lens

By Father Robert Barron. Scriptures teach us about man’s fallen nature, the enemies of the Church and how God can use unexpected instruments to bring about needed cleansing

Understanding the Bible

Studying Scripture with some background makes the gifts of God's revelation come alive

To Judge or Not to Judge

By Paul Thigpen, Ph.D. What the Bible really says about making moral judgments

The Canon of Scripture

By Gary M. Michuta. Where did the Bible come from? (Subscription required)

The Bible still No. 1 in people's books

Our Takes

The Best Bible for You

By Gary G. Michuta. How should Catholics choose a Bible translation?

TCA Faith

By Father Ray Ryland, Ph.D., J.D. The Catholic Answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality and apologetics.

TCA Faith

By Father Ray Ryland. The Catholic Answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality and apologetics.

TCA Faith

By Father Ray Ryland. The Catholic Answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality and apologetics.

TCA Faith

By Father Ray Ryland. The Catholic Answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality and apologetics.

Substance over style

By Carl Olson. Old and New Testament widows provide us with mighty examples of humility and sacrificial giving

Stewardship and a Parish Response

''How do we develop among ourselves as bishops, priests, deacons, seminarians and lay people a spirituality of giving which offers a biblical concept of stewardship?''

Spectator Column: Acting up with early Christians

This column has free access for all visitors. By Greg Erlandson. These are neither the best of times or worst of times for Catholics — but it is always renewal time

September 24, Saturday Weekday

Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.

Revisions of New American Bible set for March 9 release

By Sarah Hayes. New translation, approved for private use, follows more closely ancient manuscripts than predecessor. (Subscription required)

Recovering a Catholic vision of the historical Jesus

By Emily Stimpson. Catholic biblical scholars — including Pope Benedict XVI — are using history to illuminate the Jesus Christ of the Gospels

Reading the Bible

By Scott Hahn. Do you find the Word of God inaccessible? It's a page-turner with this new approach

Reading the Bible

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Meditative practice of lectio divina clears the way for deeper reflection of Scripture

Praying with the Psalmists

By Robert Sargent. The psalmists see God's loving hand in all our circumstances.

Phil Lenahan: Making the most of an inheritance

Receiving such money is a privilege, so be sure to use the funds prudently. (Subscription required)

October 3, Monday Weekday

Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.

October 19, Sts. John de Brébeuf/Isaac Jogues

Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.

October 18, St. Luke

Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.

November 22, St. Cecilia

Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.

New 'Jesus of Nazareth' book is pope's opus

By Eric Sammons. In the second volume of his series on Jesus, Pope Benedict XVI shows himself a master theologian, pastor and mystic

New audio Bible brings together Hollywood talent

The listener is taken back to the words and sounds of the first century

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: 'Men' in the Creed

Modern English has no adequate replacement to old gender-inclusive ‘men’ that’s used in the liturgy. (Subscription required)

Making Scripture right, easy

After 20 years of work, St. Jerome, whose feast day is celebrated today, finished translating a respected and accurate version of the Latin Bible

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for March 14, 2010

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for Jan/Feb 2011

Key themes of Verbum Domini

In Focus article by Carl E. Olson. Twelve themes of Pope Benedict XVI's new exhortation on the Bible

This article has free access for all visitors. The publication of Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI has been gratefully and enthusiastically received by many thoughtful people who love the Bible and find it an essential source of the Christian life

In Focus: Stories & prayer take children to Jesus

Catechists need to help children develop understanding of how Jesus connects with them.

In Focus: Grace working through matter

By Mark Shea. Veneration of relics goes back to biblical times — here's why they remain relevant today

In Focus: Encountering Pope Benedict's Verbum Domini

By Carl E. Olson. Pope Benedict XVI explains in his new exhortation on the Bible that reading and meditating on the Word of God is an essential way in which our relationship with Christ takes place

Homily Background: June 3, 2007

Background information on the Scripture readings for June 3, 2007.

Homily Background: June 24, 2007

Background information on the Scripture readings for June 24, 2007

Homily Background: June 17, 2007

Background information on the Scripture readings for June 17, 2007.

Homily Background: June 10, 2007

Background information on the Scripture readings for June 10, 2007.

Homily Background: July 22, 2007

Background information on the Scripture readings for July 22, 2007.

Hispanics Love the Bible!

By Virgil Elizondo. Importance of Scripture in Hispanic catechesis

God and Old Testament

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Writers may have been rough-and-tumble people, but God still spoke through them

Figuring out the Bible

By Carl E. Olson. In Scripture, numbers -- 12, for example -- often add up to more than sum of their parts

Did Bishops Burn the Bible?

By Thomas J. Caughwell. Three historical myths about the Catholic Church and Scripture.

Determining proper amount to give to Church

By Phil Lenahan. Church doesn’t specify percentage, but 10 percent is still an excellent guideline. (Subscription required)

'Code' violations obscure the real story of Christ

Many of the assertions about Jesus, Mary Magdalene and the Bible fly in face of historical truth

Carl E. Olson: Salt of the earth

In the ancient world where the value of salt was so highly regarded, this phrase was laden with meaning. (Subscription required)

Carl E. Olson: Fulfillment of the cross

Transfiguration reminded apostles of calling, made real their blessing and kept alive their anticipation. (Subscription required)

Carl E. Olson: Christ's kingship

Far from representing shame and defeat, Christ’s death on the cross reveals his glorious kingship

Book Smarts

Here are the answers to six commonly asked questions that Catholics have about Sacred Scriptures

Book Review; Two Good Guides for Bible Study

Two recommended guides for serioius bible study.

Book Review "Ask the Bible Geek 2"

Book Review "Ask the Bible Geek 2: More Answers to Questions from Catholic Teens," by Mark Hart (Servant Books, $12.99)

Book Review

The title of Bart D. Ehrman's book, Misquoting Jesus, is meant to draw the reader into the story of the history of transmission of biblical texts. The subtitle, The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why, reveals more of what the book is about

Blood on the Altar

By Father Ray Ryland, J.D., Ph.D. What was the purpose of Old Testament Sacrifices?

Bishops: Word of God extends beyond Bible

By Gerard O'Connell. Prelates' propositions put Scriptures at center of the devotional and faith life of Catholics

Biblical Joy and Laughter, Seriously

By Philip C. Fischer. Are the Isaac and Jesus events worthy of huge laughter beyond the bounds of propriety?

Almsgiving has roots in Old, New Testaments

Material goods must always be used in light of the greatest good -- God's work of redemption

A Pastor's Bookshelf

This article has free access for all visitors. By Ronald D. Witherup. How does one choose reliable resources for pastoral ministry in the midst of plenty?

A Catholic approach to the Bible

By Eric Sammons. Pope Benedict XVI’s Verbum Domini guides us how to read the Word of God through the context of the Church.