The Scriptures

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  Word of God  
 
The word of the Lord endures forever.
1 Peter 1:25
 


The substance and fruit of Holy Scripture is very specific:
the fullness of eternal happiness.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Your word is a lamp for my feet.
Psalm 119:105
 


Christ is the lamp that illuminates the whole of Scripture:
he is its gateway and its foundation.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Lord, give me understanding
according to your word.
Psalm 119:169
 


Start the day by looking to the Lord in his Word.
Let this be your inspiration.

 
Pope Francis, 21st century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.
1 Samuel 3:10
 


Hear the Word in quietness, that you may understand it.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
All Scripture is inspired by God.
2 Timothy 3:16
 


Taking scripture as our guide we do not err,
since the Holy Spirit speaks to us through it.

 
St. John of the Cross, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Father, your word is truth.
Jesus; John 17:17
 


Purify us by your truth, and so guide our footsteps.

 
St. Clement of Rome, 1st century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The Word of the Lord remains forever.
1 Peter 1:25
 


The fruit of Holy Scripture is …
the fullness of eternal happiness.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The words that I have spoken to you
are spirit and life.
Jesus; John 6:63
 


Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.

 
St. Jerome, 5th century

 

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