In his homily at Masses this past weekend, Deacon Mark recommended the practice of reading and praying with Scripture on a regular basis. Here are some of his favorite resources:

Apps

• Hallow — A popular Catholic prayer app that includes daily Bible readings and Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year, along with guided reflections, meditations, Bible stories, homilies, music and so much more (There is a free version of this app, but this is the only app that Deacon Mark has ever paid for!)
• Laudate — A comprehensive Catholic app with daily readings, reflections, a daily Bible verse, and the entire Bible
• Catholic Bible Study App — Offers daily Bible readings, commentaries, and the ability to bookmark passages and highlight important verses. It also includes multiple translations.

Email Subscriptions

• The Daily Gospel — Get the daily Mass readings delivered to your inbox, along with a reflection on the Gospel reading of the day.  Sign up here: Daily Gospel
• Word on Fire Daily Gospel Reflections — Bishop Robert Barron offers brief reflections on the daily Gospel readings via email, helping Catholics incorporate Scripture into their lives. Sign up here: Word on Fire Daily Gospel

Websites

• USCCB Daily Readings — The official website of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops offers daily readings, as well as an audio version. Website: USCCB Daily Readings
• Bible Gateway — This website offers multiple versions of the Bible, including Catholic editions. You can search for passages, bookmark them, and read daily Bible plans. Website: Bible Gateway

Books

• “The Bible Compass: A Catholic’s Guide to Navigating the Scriptures” by Edward Sri — A great introduction for Catholics who want to start reading the Bible with confidence. It helps explain how to understand the Bible from a Catholic perspective.
• “The Great Adventure Bible” by Jeff Cavins — A popular resource for Catholics that organizes Bible readings into a coherent story of salvation history. It comes with a study guide and reading plan.
• “Bible in a Year: Your Daily Encounter with God” by the Augustine Institute — This book provides a structured plan for reading through the Catholic Bible over the course of a year, with daily Scripture passages and reflections.
• “Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History” by John Bergsma — Anengaging introduction to salvation history, using simple illustrations and explanations to connect key biblical events with Catholic teaching.

Podcasts

• The Bible in a Year (Fr. Mike Schmitz) — Fr. Mike Schmitz, in collaboration with Ascension Press, walks listeners through the entire Bible in daily 20-minute segments. Each day includes a Bible reading and commentary.