SCOUT· 46%1h 10m·2026-11-10·FaithHow to read, interpret and pray with the Bible
The Bible is a complex library of history, wisdom and spirituality all communicating God’s intimate and inclusive presence. How can we study these texts to better understand them, and at the same time learn to pray with them? To discuss this, Jame Martin, S.J, welcomes Sister Barbara Reid, O.P. to “The Spiritual…
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“I pray that someone can shed light here: I have been exploring the Catholic faith, attending mass, reading books, I even ordered the missal and a book on praying the rosary. I haven't yet committed to adult conversion classes; maybe next Oc…”
“I don't really think there is a feminist interpretation of the Bible or any critical theoretical interpretations. There is simply correct or incorrect interpretations of the Bible. Any other lens is a fabrication of modern or post-modern cu…”
“I find exegesis to be a form of prayer. I love researching, analyzing and meditating the whole time.”
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