Ruth: Chapter 15 The Bible
I was in awe at the simplicity and practicality of this chapter. I am amazed at the wisdom the Lord has graced Kelly with and the gift this book can be to so many people. I wish I could buy this book in bulk and just give it out. Can you image if everyone in our parish read it and even half the people took it to heart. This is Christianity and Catholicism 101. A concept I had not heard expressed in quiet as nice a way before was the idea of reading the words of the first christians as prayers...words spoken directly to Christ. "Lord, Help my unbelief", "Lord, open my eyes so that I may see", etc. And when Kelly relates the question God asked Adam and Eve he also asks us, "Where are you?" Where am I compared to where I am called to be? And again Kelly writes, "Until you have learned to see yourself in every person in the Scriptures, you have not read the Bible." What a way to look at it. Matthew stated, "We love what we know." It is so true. When a Scripture reading is read at Mass that I am familiar with I seem to listen more closely. It is like a familiar song. We are called to be more familiar with the entire bible. How did you like Matthew's introduction to this chapter telling how the bible has been kidnapped in recent history from its rightful owners? Great summary on the appropriate use of the Bible. This chapter was a great review of a hot topic but Matthew did a great job of bringing it from the head to the heart using great examples................ Lord, thank you for the gift of your Word.
- posted by Ruth @ 3:24 PM