Large Print Catholic Bible Guide for Seniors

Drawing Near to God's Word in the Autumn of Life

von Grace Rette

246 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

If you have spent years hearing Scripture at Mass but still feel uncertain when you open the Bible at home, this guide was written to help you begin with confidence.Catholic Bible Guide for Seniors is a warm, practical companion for Catholics in the later years of life who want to read Scripture more confidently, understand how the Catholic Bible fits together, and deepen their prayer with God's Word.Written in a calm, accessible style and designed with older readers in mind, this guide respects the realities of tired eyes, changing memory, limited energy, and a lifetime of questions. It approaches Scripture within the faith and teaching of the Catholic Church, without turning Bible reading into an academic exercise.Inside, you will discover how to: - Find your way through the 73-book Catholic Bible, including the deuterocanonical books- Understand the major sections of Scripture and recognize different kinds of biblical writing- Approach difficult passages without becoming discouraged or relying on isolated verses- Practice lectio divina and develop a slower, prayerful way of reading- Connect your personal Bible reading with the Mass, the lectionary, and the liturgical year- Turn to Scripture during aging, illness, grief, loneliness, questions about death, and concern for those you love- Reflect on the Catholic Four Last Things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell- Pass meaningful Scripture to children, grandchildren, and loved ones as a spiritual legacyThe book also includes a Thirty-Day Companion Reading Plan, a practical "Where Do I Read Next?" roadmap, key verses arranged by theme, and a Douay-Rheims reader's guide explaining traditional Psalm numbering, older biblical book names, and unfamiliar words.Scripture quotations are drawn from the Douay-Rheims Bible, Challoner Revision, giving the book a traditional Catholic character while the explanations remain clear and approachable.Whether you are returning to Scripture after many years, beginning serious Bible reading for the first time, or choosing a thoughtful gift for an older Catholic you love, this guide offers a reverent and manageable way to open the Bible, read with the Church, and draw nearer to God's Word in the years ahead.

• ISBN: 9798192457528
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.08.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp