Scripture possesses a sacred character and excellence because God is the author. Since Scripture is the Word of God, it must be valued among our most prized possessions. "All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work' (2 Tim 3:16). Scripture thus strengthens our faith, but it also provides a means for hope and consolation in the midst of trials and adversities.
De Verbum states: "in the sacred books the Father who is in heaven comes lovingly to meet His children, and talks with them. And such is the force and power of the Word of God that it can serve the Church as her support and vigour, and the children of the Church as strength for their faith, food for the soul, and a pure and lasting fount of spiritual life."
We must be diligent in our study of Sacred Scripture. Saint Jerome once wrote that ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ. If we want to strengthen our relationship with Christ we must increase our knowledge of Sacred Scripture.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
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