study the Bible

“The study of the Sacred Scriptures must be a door opened to every believer. It is essential that the revealed word radically enrich our catechesis and all our efforts to pass on the faith. Evangelization demands familiarity with God’s word, which calls for dioceses, parishes, and Catholic associations to provide for a serious, ongoing study of the Bible, while encouraging its prayerful individual and communal reading. We do not blindly seek God, or wait for him to speak to us first, for ‘God has already spoken, and there is nothing further that we need to know … .'” —Pope Francis

start a Bible study

begin with basics—identify your options as you make plans to study the Bible
focus on Scripture—distinguishing features of Turning to God’s Word Catholic Bible studies, including our extensive online resources
keys to great discussions—everything you need to know to facilitate successful groups
Bible study for one—support for times when it just isn’t feasible to join or start a group

TtGW study groups

California
Iowa

praying with Scripture

lectio divina—a Catholic approach connecting prayer with the reading of God’s Word
Liturgy of the Hours—the prayer of the Church
how to pray the Rosary a helpful diagram with the Rosary prayers, plus information about saints devoted to the Rosary
other Marian prayers—a collection of traditional Catholic Marian prayers
prayers for study groups—how to compose prayers based on Scripture, and other prayer suggestions suitable for Bible study groups
a visual-meditation journal—”Right-Brain Reflections,” Tami Palladino’s drawings based on her meditation of the Letter to the Hebrews.

about the Bible

Bible translations—including information about The Abbey Psalms and Canticles
Catholic and Protestant Bibles—how their content differs
senses of Scripture—biblical interpretation suggested by the Church
sola scriptura—what it is and how it relates to Church teaching
commentaries and other resources to aid in your study of the Bible

Catholic Catechism—using the Catechism of the Catholic Church in Bible study

ex libris (in our library)

our main bookshelf—reviews of books about all things Catholic and more
magisterial documents—links to Church writings referred to Turning to God’s Word Catholic Bible studies