5 Bible Reading Ideas

1. Consider accepting the motto of "No Bible, No breakfast" or"No Bible, No bed" as a way of motivating you to make sure that you have spent time reading your Bible each day.

2. Every time you begin reading, start with a prayer like, "Lord, open my eyes that I might see wonderful things from Your Word." It really makes a difference when you ask God each day for His help to understand His Word.

3. Do not worry if you run into words or names that you cannot pronounce. Just move through them as quickly as you can and try to look for one new God-given thought from your readings for that day.

4. As the old saying goes, "Either your Bible will keep you from sin - or sin will keep you from your Bible!" Remember that Satan loves a dusty Bible. Keep reading daily!

5. When you finish your Read Through the Bible - New Testament program on December 31, 2012, you will be someone that God can use more fully for His puposes in the world. Keep your commitment to finish the New Testament in 2012 and you will never regret it for the rest of your life.

SJE to Read Through the New Testament in 2012

Increase your knowledge of Scripture and your Lord and strengthen your faith.  Join Father Maletta on January 1, 2012 for a daily reading of the New Testament.  By the end of the year you will have read through all 27 books of the New Testament!

In 2009, our Read Through the Bible had over 500 participants on the journey.  We're hopeful there will be over 1,000 faithful who will read through the New Testament in 2012.

We will once again make use of this blog for you to leave questions regarding anything you have read.

Purchase your copy of "My Daily Catholic Bible: New Testament" in the parish or Narthex office today for only $10.  It will be a wonderful thing to stand before our Lord one day and be able to tell Him that we read the book that He gave us!