Local Opportunities for Formation One of the best ways to discover more about scripture is to participate in lecture series, study groups and prayer sessions. Many of our parishes offer these opportunities throughout the year and are open to the public to attend. Please note registration information for each is separate and handled through that parish or through the archdiocese (if noted.) 1st & 2nd Corinthians / 2nd Timothy
Morkovsky Hall Rm 204 - St. Dominic Center
July 24 (9a-4p) and July 25 (1p-5p)
Flyer Ephesians, Colossians, 2nd Thessolonians
Morkovsky Hall Rm 204 - St. Dominic Center
August 14 (9a-4p) and August 15 (1p-5p)
Flyer Gospel of John
St. Jerome (Houston)
Thurs. (7p-9p) - August 12,19,26, September 2,9
Flyer Apocalyptic Literature of the Old Testament
St. Jerome (Houston)
Thurs. (7p-9p) - September 16,23,30, October 7,14
Flyer Book of Revelation
St. Jerome (Houston)
Thurs. (7p-9p) - October 21, 28, November 4,11,18
Flyer 1st Isaiah, Amos Hosea Micah
St. Martha (Kingwood)
Weds. (7p-9p) - September 15, 22,29 October 6,13
Flyer 1st Isaiah, Amos Hosea Micah
St. Cyril of Alexandria (Houston)
Mon. (7p-9p) - November 8,15,22,29, December 6
Flyer ^^ General Commentary The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, Brown, Fitzmyer, Murphy, The Liturgical Press, 1990 This academic text is the first resource for biblical study used by most theological courses.
Order information: Link The New Jerome Bible Handbook, The Liturgical Press, 1992 This book condenses the dense and academic material in the "Commentary" and presents it in an easily understood manner. The reader will gain insights into every book of the Bible, as well as into the basics of modern critical methodology, without requiring technical training.
Order information: Link ^^ Study Bible The Catholic Bible: Personal Study Edition, Oxford University Press This entry level study Bible is an excellent resource for people just beginning to explore scripture. This edition features callouts in the biblical text, a revised Reading Guide (with expanded discussion/reflection questions), enlarged section introductions, and helpful introductory essays on topics such as how to read the Bible
Order information: Link The Catholic Study Bible, Second Edition, Oxford University Press The only true study Bible for Catholics has been upgraded to enhance its usefulness as an in-depth Scripture study resource for the more advanced student of scripture.
Order information: Link The Collegeville Bible Commentary, The Liturgical Press, 1992 This commentary, used in the Little Rock Scripture Study series is an excellent source of information on scripture.
Order information: Link The Navarre Bible (Texts and Commentaries), Scepter Publishers, 2001 Excellent series from the University of Navarre in Spain.
Order information: Link ^^ General Scripture Study Series The Collegeville Bible Commentary series, The Liturgical Press, 1992
Order information: Link Scripture: Nourished by the Word, Margaret Nutting Ralph, Loyola Press, 2001 The author gives a good overview of the scripture from a Catholic perspective situating it in the covenant love of God and in the life of the Church. The book is ideal for all but especially those in direct ministry.
Order information: Link Reading Scripture As the Word of God: Practical Approaches and Attitudes, George Martin, Servant Publications, 1998 A classic Catholic resource for those who wish to have a thoughtful and systematic approach to studying God's word. The book is divided into three sections: Reading Scripture, The Word of God, and Abiding in the Word.
Order information: Link Introduction to the Bible, Gregory W. Dawes, Liturgical Press, 2007 This text provides an introduction to bible as a prologue to the New Collegeville Bible Commentary using a solid foundation of basic biblical vocabulary and concepts.
Order information: Link Come and See Series by Emmaus Road Publishing
Order information: Link The Navarre Bible (Texts and Commentaries), Scepter Publishers, 2001
Order information: Link Catechesis and the Proclamation of the Word
Announcing a new, year-long Scripture series by internationally renowned Scripture scholar, Father Donald Senior! The series, available in English and in Spanish, explores the Catholic understanding of Scripture. It is in response to both the Synod on Sacred Scripture and its recommendations, as well as this year's Catechetical Sunday theme. Link ^^ Old Testament Reading the Old Testament, Lawrence Boadt, Paulist Press, 1984
Order information: Link Understanding the Old Testament, Bernhard W. Anderson, Prentice Hall, 1998
Order information: Link The Oxford History of the Biblical World, Michael D. Coogan, ed, Oxford university Press, 1998
Order information: Link The Stories of the Old Testament, a Catholic's Guide, Jim Campbell, Loyola Press, 2007
Order Information: Link ^^ New Testament An Introduction to the New Testament, Raymond E. Brown, Doubleday, 1997 Fr. Brown is one of the premier scripture theologians of our time.
Order information: Link Sacra Pagina series on the New Testament from Liturgical Press
Order information: Link Jesus of Nazareth, Joseph Ratzinger, Doubleday, 2007
Order information: Link Reading the New Testament, Pheme Perkins, Paulist Press, 1988
Order information: Link Parables for Preachers, Cycle A, B and C, Barbara E. Reid, Liturgical Press, 2001
Order information: Link The Parables of Jesus, Arland J. Hultgren, Wm B. Erdmans Publishing, 2000
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Learning more about the historical aspect of scripture, the context in which it was written, the language used, and the images evoked assists us in developing a richer understanding of scripture and its relationship in our lives. This section offers a wide variety of materials, including audio and visual lessons on scripture, on-line scripture study you can do at home, as well as where you can attend workshops or sessions on scripture study in the archdiocese. This material will periodically be updated.