The Bible with Ave Explores
Do you want to read the Bible but you're not sure where to begin?
Are you concerned that you won't understand it or don't have the time to commit to reading it?
Well, guess what? You don’t need to be a scripture scholar or an expert to understand and fall in love with the Bible. All you need is a desire to get to know the Lord who speaks to you through his Word.
Explore Series
Explore by the Week
Use the sections below to explore content by the week.
Introduction to Catholic Scripture
This week you will learn why and how you should begin the practice of reading the Bible daily.
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The Ancient Practice of Lectio Divina
By Stephen J. Binz In the sixth century, St. Gregory the Great wrote: “The biblical scriptures are letters from Almighty God to his creatures. Stu...
Read MoreReading The Old Testament
Week two focuses on understanding the Old Testament: its Jewish origins, the covenants, and praying with the Psalms.
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How Catholics Read the Old Testament
By Anthony Pagliarini In 1 Corinthians 15, St. Paul reiterates the Gospel he preached in Corinth, the center of which is Christ’s death and resu...
Read MoreReading the New Testament
Week three explores the gospels, Epistles, and the book of Revelation in the New Testament.
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Praying with the Epistles
By Fr. Andrew DeRouen If you’ve ever received a letter from a friend who moved away, or a postcard from someone you once knew, then you appreciate...
Read MoreScripture in Our Lives
Week four focuses on how to incorporate scripture into your home, family life, and daily prayer.
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Scripture in Our Family
By Rachel Balducci Our relationship with sacred scripture has always adjusted to our needs. When our six children were very little, we couldn’t ha...
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