![]() Choose your Bible translation, then choose a plan, and you’ll be ready to make 2018 the year you finally finish the whole Bible: ![]() Here are some of my favorite Bible reading plans for Catholics. Some of these plans alternate between Old and New Testament readings, while some also intersperse the Psalms throughout the year to add variation. What’s a better strategy? Follow a carefully designed reading plan that will serve you the right parts of Scripture, at the right pace, and at the right time. As anyone who has tried this knows, some of the early Old Testament books are meticulous and dry, such as Leviticus and Numbers, and most people get bogged down there, wiping out before finishing even half the Old Testament. Unfortunately, many people figure they’ll just start with Genesis and plow right on through to Revelation. Similar to the translation question, the answer here is whichever plan you’ll follow. Your best bet is to sample a few translations online and then choose one you feel most comfortable reading each day. In the end, what matters most is that you find a translation you’ll actually read. If you pick one that is cumbersome or inaccessible, then it doesn’t really matter whether it’s accurate. It follows a similar plan-daily readings from the Old Testament, Wisdom Literature, and New Testament, arranged sequentially so you don’t have to flip around-followed by a short reflection.įinally, there’s the Catholic One Year Biblewhich uses the Catholic Living Bible translation, a less-then-literal translation but one that many readers find breezier and more accessible. Or there’s the Bible in a Year, recently published by the Augustine Institute. The best part is that the readings are all grouped together sequentially so you don’t have to flip back and forth each day between the Old and New Testaments. It features two small readings for each day, one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament, along with an insightful quote from a saint. ![]() For instance, there’s the My Daily Catholic Bible (NAB) which divides all of Scripture into 365 segments, one for each day of the year. It’s a trusted version preferred by many traditionalist Catholics, but while some readers find the language elegant, others find it a bit turgid, especially for daily reading.īeside just buying a standard Bible, you might make things easier on yourself with a study Bible that is specifically designed for a one-year reading plan.
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