Here’s a link to a post that describes a controversial book about the Vatican that was just released. Vatican Calls Book Of Leaked Documents Criminal: “His Holiness” By Gianluigi Nuzzi.
Translation Talk: Would you rather be happy or blessed?
by 73BookwormAlthough it’s been several months since the Church started using the new translation of the Roman Missal at Mass, I still stumble at the same place every time. No, I’m not one of those who’s yelling out “and also with you,” instead of “and with your spirit!” For me, it’s that I cannot wrap my mind or voice around the phrase, “Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof. . .”
Recently one of our school parents asked Father Dennis the meaning behind this “enter under my roof” change. His confusing response was that this new wording echoes the Gospel more emphatically than the old translation. Say what? To understand this answer, I found out you have to be familiar with the story of Jesus and the centurion, which I was not. It’s really worth checking out Matthew (8:5-10, 13) to understand what Father Dennis was talking about and to make this new response more meaningful.
I also discovered this interesting video of Father James Martin discussing the change from “happy” to “blessed” that occurs just prior to my stumbling block. Click Happy are the Massgoers to check it out.
Top 3 reasons to begin your Bible study with the Gospel of Mark
by 73BookwormAs someone who was nervous to begin an independent Bible study, I am finding that the Gospel of Mark is an ideal place to start.
- It’s the shortest of the Gospels! Yes, I am looking forward to the accomplishment of getting at least one book of the Bible under my belt, and the book of Mark is one of the fastest ways to get there. Read the rest of this entry »
Finding freedom in the Gospel of Mark
by 73BookwormThe Gospel of Mark focuses on how to be a disciple. I’ll admit I’ve always had issues with this word “disciple” because it shares its root with the word “discipline,” and I consider my greatest personal failing to be my utter lack of discipline. Read the rest of this entry »
Is there a wrong way to read the Bible?
by 73BookwormThe short answer is “yes, if you’re Catholic!” I’m someone who likes to do things right. Frankly, if I can’t do something well, I’d rather not do it all. When I set out to read all 73 books of the Bible, I had a lurking suspicion that there would be a “right” way and a “wrong” way to go about this, according to the Catholic Church. Read the rest of this entry »
