Time for bed here, but I believe I’ve answered your questions.
I believe I’ve proved in my posts that many serious Catholics love and read the Bible.
I believe I’ve proved in my posts that I know Scripture as well as you do.
I think I’ve given you serious food for thought, should you choose to think. And I hope you will. I will gladly mail you a parish bulletin so you can see we read the Bible for yourself.
I’m not sure why a happy and fulfilled Catholic generates such heat on these threads, but I will continue to check in from time to time. I only know that there is a depth and glory and beauty to Catholicism that cannot be matched by any man-made religion. I can feel Christ’s touch on every part of the Mass. And I know that I am supposed to share that joy with everyone I meet.
I am sure that there are some Catholics who read the Bible. I know some, but precious few who admit to it.
I do not doubt that your parish encourages the laity to read the Bible. I told you before that I’d take your word for it; that you didn’t need to email me a copy of the bulletin (which BTW, only encourages people to read it but is no proof that they do.)