by Sterling Jaquith | Oct 31, 2015 | Become a Bible Reading Catholic
Yesterday we talked about asking a priest for guidance and today I want to talk about prayer. The answer to all our struggles begins with prayer. When we struggle to read our bible or to read it consistently, we must turn to God and pray about it. Ask God to plant...
by Sterling Jaquith | Oct 31, 2015 | Become a Bible Reading Catholic
I know priests can seem busy and many of them are overworked but if you keep searching, you can find one who will answer your questions either in person or online! find that when I’m in a rut or having trouble taking on a spiritual task that I earnestly want to...
by Sterling Jaquith | Oct 29, 2015 | Become a Bible Reading Catholic
I read this recently on my friend’s Facebook page, “The bible is the only book where the author is in love with the reader.” I don’t know who said it but I love it! It got me thinking that I usually read the bible like it’s a book. But...
by Sterling Jaquith | Oct 28, 2015 | Become a Bible Reading Catholic
I know, this may seem a little silly and I’m sure I wouldn’t have thought to try it before having kids, but reading a kid’s bible can be a fun way to experience the stories God wants us to be familiar with. Granted, this shouldn’t be your only...
by Sterling Jaquith | Oct 27, 2015 | Become a Bible Reading Catholic
I haven’t taken the time to differentiate reading the bible versus studying the bible. It’s important to know which mode you’re in when you open the good book. I’m absolutely guilty of doing too much reading for awhile with not enough study...
by Sterling Jaquith | Oct 27, 2015 | Become a Bible Reading Catholic
Don’t keep all that good bible lovin’ to yourself! If you read something that moves you, share it with someone. As you’re going about your day, mention what you read in your bible to a friend or a neighbor. I’m hoping that if we start...
by Sterling Jaquith | Oct 25, 2015 | Become a Bible Reading Catholic
I’ve just completed the first week of the 33 Days to Morning Glory program and so I’m in a very Marian place right now. This is a recommendation that I haven’t tried myself yet but I intend to do so after writing this. Find a comfortable place with...
by Sterling Jaquith | Oct 25, 2015 | Become a Bible Reading Catholic
One resource I really love for reading the bible every day is www.blessedisshe.net. This wonderful site will send you the daily readings to you by email every day including a lovely commentary by a Catholic woman. It’s always a soft and beautiful reminder of...
by Sterling Jaquith | Oct 23, 2015 | Become a Bible Reading Catholic
Okay ladies, this post is about tough love. Here it is: just do it. Just read your bible. Stop making excuses, stop telling yourself you don’t have time, just get it out and start reading it. Do it every day. Touch your bible, read your bible, soak up your...
by Sterling Jaquith | Oct 23, 2015 | Become a Bible Reading Catholic
One way to get more bible in your life is to order the Magnificat. There are several versions of this and I’ll be honest, I don’t know much about their differences or why you would choose one over another. Here is one example. My husband reads the...
