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Average Catholics asked today how often they read the Bible likely would say that they do not read the Bible regularly. However, if asked how often they read Scripture, the answer would be different. Practicing Catholics know they read and hear Scripture at every Mass. Many also recognize that basic prayers Catholics say, such as the Our Father and the Hail Mary, are scriptural. But for most Catholics, the Scripture they hear and read is not from the Bible. It is from a worship aid in the pew. Scripture always has played an important role in the prayer life of...

Dear Brothers & Sisters, Forgive this shameless vanity post, but do you have a favorite audio version of the Holy Bible that you listen to in your car, home or office? May God Bless and Keep All of His Children, Amen

Terri's parents have no doubt been attending daily Mass. On Sunday, day of the Palm Sunday Compromise, they heard yet Christ Jesus did not cling to his equality with God but emptied himself to assume the condition of a slave (Philippians 2:7) There is an irony to this case that no one has yet mentioned. In the second reading this Palm Sunday, Paul speaks of Christ coming to us as a slave. The Italian word for "slave" is... "schiavo". (from Amy Wellborn's site) Then this morning, they would have heard: Does anyone start proceedings against me? Then let us go...