Going Further With God's Word

03/18/25 • 35 min

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

In this conversation, Curtis Mitch, co-editor of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, discusses the purpose and features of the study Bible, his personal journey with Scripture, practical tips for incorporating Scripture into daily life, the role of Scripture in prayer, and how to teach children to love scripture. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding scripture within the context of the Catholic faith and provides insights into making Scripture a central part of daily life.

Takeaways

The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible serves as a catechetical tool to instruct and strengthen faith.

Study Bibles provide essential context and annotations to help readers understand scripture better.

Practical ways to incorporate scripture include studying liturgical readings and focusing on one book at a time.

Scripture is a dialogue with God, enhancing the life of prayer.

Teaching children to love Scripture can be done through family reading and personal copies of the Bible.

Understanding Scripture requires humility and reliance on God's guidance.

The interconnectedness of Scripture helps illuminate Catholic doctrine and teachings.

Learn more about this unique edition of the Bible!

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Takeaways

The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible serves as a catechetical tool to instruct and strengthen faith.

Study Bibles provide essential context and annotations to help readers understand scripture better.

Practical ways to incorporate scripture include studying liturgical readings and focusing on one book at a time.

Scripture is a dialogue with God, enhancing the life of prayer.

Teaching children to love Scripture can be done through family reading and personal copies of the Bible.

Understanding Scripture requires humility and reliance on God's guidance.

The interconnectedness of Scripture helps illuminate Catholic doctrine and teachings.

Learn more about this unique edition of the Bible!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Go beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here!

Contact:

Email Danielle Bean

Danielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe

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