Ways to Read the Bible 

I’m Eastern Orthodox, but love my Catholic brothers and sisters

The biggest problem for a lot of Catholics (and I say this as a LIFE LONG Catholic, fully Catholic educated from Kindergarten to college [Fordham U], and current PRACTICING Catholic) is that we have been failed by our Church to not know God through scripture and His ACTUAL word. I used to envy my Protestant friends who knew the Bible inside and out. Who could quote scripture and apply the Word of God to everyday life and situations. It wasn't until I explored other sects of Christianity (mainly within the black church) that I started to read and study the Bible too. And it has enriched my faith SOOOO much. To know God SO intimately by studying HIS word. And, to do it alongside the Catechism, my gosh, it's like Catholocism on fire. I really encourage Catholics to READ the Bible. How could you scoff at that too? It's THE BASIS OF OUR FAITH! So just do it. Pick it up, read it. Read the Catechism. And... Check out online resources that can help deepen the meaning through discussion of interpretation, etc. This will help you think further beyond what's written on the page, and truly open your heart to your spirituality in SUCH a deeper way.

I am protestant. Much love to my Catholic brothers and sisters. I love the way you teach

I know you don't read these, but I wanted to say, that I enjoy these pod cast . I am going to become, God willing, a Deacon, within the Catholic Church. I am at St. Anthony's Shelter for Renewal, Bronx, N.Y. I love these Brothers and Fathers.

"We use our brains when we read because someone used their brains when they wrote it." That is the most useful thing I've ever heard when it comes to how to read Scripture. Thanks!

I learned alot about the Bible from the protestants..mainly nondenominational...but the bible didnt completely make sence to me until the Catholics explained it to me...it all made sence and fit together with church history...all the questions i had were answered in a way that made sence

This Grandma has been looking for someone to help me get back to my Catholic teachings, faith, and inspiration. Thank you Father Mike.

You are so in love with the Lord and that is so AWESOME!

Enjoy the way you present The Catholic church needs people like you Thank you

I was raised Christian (protestant) but I became agnostic when I was a young teenager because a.) I stopped believing in god and b.) I am strongly opposed to organised religion. However I enjoy watching these videos very much. Father Schmitz is very eloquent and is clearly passionate about what he preaches. Very interesting to see the Catholic point of view on things.

im planning to read the bible, im a muslim.

Your enthusiasm for God and the Bible is so contagious ❤️❤️❤️

The way you interpreted how God used the Apostles through the holy spirit is really eye opening father. Thank you, you have blessed me today.

Fr. Mike, what an amazing gift of communication you have to reach out to young people. Thank you from the bottom of my soul for your YES to the priesthood.

Man, Father Mike cracks me up. I love his teaching and his energy. He wears me out, in a good way. I could easily be his mother, feed him Italian food & coffee, and be proud to watch him minister to our young ones!!!!

The Bible has certainly changed my life

S.O.A.P Method -Scripture -Observation -Application -Prayer

I’m a 60 year old male returning to my catholic faith after many years lost . I have just bought my own bible and I’m a bit daunted but it’s another step towards the Lord Jesus 🙏🏻

*reads geometry book* "This is the worst poetry I've ever read, it doesn't even rhyme!" The best line in the video, makes me laugh every time. Maybe because I'm a math student 😂

Thank YOU Father Mike for a better understanding of the Bible. I felt this was the last thing God was teaching me but I couldn't understand what I was reading. But then I watched the Chosen like hundreds of times, I begin to understand when I listen. I am beyond grateful to coming back full circle at 57 years old.

Good distinction between historically and literally true, thanks for making that point.

Discovering this channel is so refreshing. I’ve been grown as a catholic but my family never really practiced and I’ve never done some meaningful catechism in order to properly get to know the facts of my religion. Now that I’m almost 20 I feel the urge of getting closer to God, but with no points of references I felt kinda lost. Thank you for doing this. It’s helpful.

I'm really glad to see this video; from my experience a lot of Catholics think that praying and going to Mass are the only things that are required to have a better relationship with Christ, but the Holy Bible is God's Word! And it should be read regularly! It deepens and enriches our faith, and there's no better time to start than the present.

I haven’t read it since I was a teenager. I am a new convert who is learning everything almost new. It is actually intimidating.

Thank you God for using Fr Mike ' s talks to help us so much. It has helped me enormously. Please bless this wonderful faithful servant of God, Fr Mike abundantly. Keep him safe and protect him and all our beloved priests from any attacks from the evil one. May his priesthood sanctified.

I'm a methodist started reading the catholic youth bible just finished Genesis I love the extra bits in this bible too these videos are actually quiet relaxing you'd be surprised I don't go to church but read the bible sect at home

I am not a Catholic but i love watching these videos they are Nice!

Father Mike Schmidt we Love you in Austin Texas🐂🐂

This is the most calm, discussion in regards to the bible with not one negative mention of it but instead holds accountability of it. “God used human authors to write the Sacred Scriptures” You know Fr. Schmitz? Thank you for sharing this. Its a reminder for me to be humble no matter how I might think I may be successful it life. As you have said “Watch how you live because your life may be the only Gospel that anyone ever reads” -I had to stop the video and just shed a little tear. That line is so humbling at so many levels. Thank you for this constant reminder 🙆🏻‍♀

I was baptized Catholic, did my first communion then attended catechism but never had a strong relationship with God. By the time I was 30 years old and had been living a destructive life indulging in sin while being married with children..until the LORD broke me and revelled to me the condition of my life but more so my soul. I them gave my life Jesus Christ and was born again..At that point it was when I started reading the Bible and had been reading it now for 5years and can say by my experiences that it is the true authority and God's word.. through His word in scripture I came to understands who Jesus was, is and forever be our LORD and Savior who by his shedding of His blood I am justifies and by faith in Him I have been sanctified..As i continue in growing being stewarded by the Holy Spirit and by through the Holy Scripture. I pray that all my Catholic friends and family just return to the only authority the Holy Bible.

Religion reinforces the good thats already in us

I think I’m catholic now.

I NEED SOMEONE TO SAY A WEE PRAYER FOR MYSELF, I'm in a mess, though I'm fine.., tKS

Just wanted to say I am exploring different types of chrstianaty so far I love the catholic teachings the most. I was a babitist but that didn’t feel like worship I want to worship not just listen to a 1hr sermon.

The way you began this video was HILARIOUS. Love this channel

Thank you Father Mike. That was awesome. Continue being on fire for GOD!!!!!!

I'm a Christian, I come across this video today, and I was so happy to know that the Catholic church has encouraged its followers to read and study the bible these days! My sister is a Catholic, she hardly read the bible at home by herself, she seemed to be satisfied by just hearing the message from the priest at church . I see that most of the Catholic has symbolized the Pope as their Lord rather than as a spoke person, correct me if I was wrong! Catholic or Christian are all children of God, we are brothers and sisters in Christ😊 We all strive to be a mature Christian by the nourishment of the Bible!

Fr. U r a great gift of God to us continue to do such thing to please the Lord n inspire lots of people 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Fr. Mike you speak with words of wisdom. Many times I feel frustrated because I do NOT know how to read the Bible, NOT only with a historical and theological perspective, being aware that it was written during an specific time in history and directed for specific people, but my point is: How do I make sense in my life today: 2018, in my personal history and in my circumstances, because many times I feel pretty much frustrated like you, according to what you just said. I feel like I am reading history but kind of far away of who I am. I read it with faith because I know is the Word of God, but many times I don't feel the "Holy Spirit inspiration" and I don't mean it in my ordinary and everyday life, because God is all the time with me and when I have confronted Him, because I am sad or lonely, He always answers me. Because without God my life is senseless, nothing makes sense and I feel completely lost, and confused, but praying the rosary, the divine mercy chaplet and from time to time the way of the cross, as well as attending mass, getting the Eucharist and the sacrament of reconciliation, when necessary, then and only then, my life makes sense even if I have to go through hardship and setbacks. You are such a friendly and easy going priest. I thank God for your ministry and apostolic work. I send you a hug in Our Lord Jesus Christ, true Man and true God. Amen.

It always cracks me up when I remember a girl in school accidently tearing a page in the Bible and freaking out thinking she was gonna be cursed

Lol I opened the bible randomly multiple times and it had exactly the thing I was looking for o.O

Just started to read the Bible recently from the start, reading to about 10 pages daily and it’s just feel refreshing after reading couple of pages ☺️

Jesus the Way to the Father John 14 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

First when I first heard the Story of Jonah and the Whale I thought it was just a kids story but when my dad read the Book of Jonah I was like wait a second was it true and he told me everything about the Bible and that’s how I became a Catholic

The energy and enthusiasm really helped me with this idea. It reminded me to be excited myself.

This help a lot, thank you!! just want to started my bible journey and i pray to God to ask for guidance, and thisss!! I pass by this vid without even typing it. All glory to God!!

Wow, that was profound. The more we live through truth, the more truth is presented to us and manifests. Love you all.

great presence, good tone of voice, natural and welcoming.

This is a great catechetical tool for my freshman students. This is just what we're discussing...plus you add a practical takeaway. Thank you so much!

Thank you, brother, for your good biblical explanation

I have a 🐈 Catholic youth Bible although I'm a Methodist I'm trying to learn more about the Catholic faith ✋ this man is SO passionate about his subjects which I love Remember Jesus Christ the same yesterday and today and forever

Thank you father Mike Schmitz! Beautifully said 👏 ❤ and may God love you and bless you abundantly. 3 hail Mary to all priests.

Great video! Thanks Fr. Mike! That's pretty crazy that I've gone through similar phases in reading Scripture. It's a wonderful thing to read and reflect on the Truth of God's Word, in such a multitude of literary genres and styles. As Bishop Barron said about the Bible, it's a library. A library of God's Word, in epic sagas, to poetry, to narrative, law, tragedies, comedies, history, parables, and biographies. Such a wonderful Book the Bible is, reading it from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21 is definitely well worth it. I once read it all within a year, I fell short this last year by finishing the Old Testament before Christmas (which is pretty good, starting on the New Testament, in the season of the New Testament). I always try to read at least one chapter a day. I recommend it! PAX VOBISCUM IN CHRISTUM!

Hi Father. Do I have to bless my bible to a priest?

Isn't he like the cutest father ever.. he made me feel like i wanna be a kid, n have a great bible story teller like him.. hope catholic has more smart n energetic father like him, so people can love God even more too.. God bless u Father Mike, i believe ur videos can influence a lot of people in a good way, keep going Father we need more like u, n tq so much

this was awesome! Thank you Fr. Mike -- just what I wanted -- especially the last part about how we can be used by the holy spirit to be stories, inspirations, answers -- words -- gospels -- for others. Thank you!

First of all I’m Catholic, my family are Baptist ( Protestants ) & I never knew that the KJV Bible which Protestants use had missing books I thought as a Protestant that all Bibles were the same but then in my early 30’s I started getting interested in religion & I picked Catholicism & learned a lot & that’s after 25 -27 years out of any church or religion I’m back baby & now I know better , as they say when you know better you do better.

Father I’ve been watching your videos from California 💗 they’ve been really helpful to understand many questions I’ve had through out my life.... Thank you

We watch father Mike videos and say he's enthusiasm friendly demeanor and really explain his subjects well done father Mike

I grew up in a non church going, evangelical, charismatic, Protestant household and had a set of the “Mee Too” bible story books as a kid. Now after going through my doubt and rejection phase I’m a 29 year old recent Catholic convert and I’m reading through the Bible for the first time. I read the NT over the past year reading it as a collection of history books, each book from end to end (besides Revelation of course). And now I’m on the Pentateuch which I am reading as the history of my ancestors in true religion, continuous with the Catholic Church today. It’s really cool when I read about the priestly garments made out of “gold, blue and purple and scarlet stuff” or the laver at the entrance of the tent of meeting or the alter of incense. It’s like, “Cool! We still do that.” I’m gonna have to read the gospels again after because I can already tell that there’s a lot of stuff that will make more sense like the doves offered as redemption for Jesus as the first born son.

It is true!! The Bible gives me wisdom and patience! :-) i love God so much.

TY Father Mike, Appreciate your viewpoint of Our Holy Scriptures. Blessings

I love the Bible I've traveled through the passage ways and pursued further paths in my readings

Very helpful and inspirational! This one needs to be posted every month, thank you father Mike Schmidt!

Thank you for blessing the world with his love. We all learn from one another. Amen

You are right Fr Mike. The books in the bible were written by men according to their knowledge and understanding at that time. Their main goal was to pen down what they knew about God’s way and truth in the hope we live a life according to God’s original plan.

“Your life maybe be the only gospel someone reads”. Wow!

This was a really good video Fr. Mike. :D

Fr Mike how do you stay so happy, you bring me a joyous day from ur funny and hyper personality. TY

I love the catholic teaching of the bible God bless you.

I have read he Parish Bible{I call it the BIG BOOK} Three times, and each Time, I get a Different "Good" Reasoning for every word. Soon, I think I will read it again. The 3rd. Time, I read everything including the Footnotes. The Bible is the Best Book I have ever Read!

The first book I read to completion was Psalms.

I am at the 3rd Age right now. I feel really confused right now in life, and I feel like a big part of that is being away from Church due to covid. So I decided to fall back to what I know will give me answers and reassurance, The Bible.

Def keep the beard. Thank you, Father...I'm not Catholic but I don't discriminate. I do appreciate your effort, words and enthusiasm. I have some questions and will look how to make contact.

What a dynamic speaker, truly Father Mike has a gift to inspire you to the word of God!

I needed to see this video. I hit a wall 4 to 6 weeks ago,reading the Bible on my own because I read a passage that was so negative to me about women. I will keep making attempts to study more and be closer to the father.

This is inspiring. I had to watch this video for school, and I thought it would be boring, but it’s actually very interesting. Thanks for the video.

U preach so well.... Thanks father mike

thanks Fr. Mike, this is sooo relatable. I went through all those phases you mentioned!

Thank you Fr. Mike for the good explanation. All the Praise,Glory Honour & Power belongs to Almighty God Jesus Christ 🙏🌹 May God bless you Fr. Semoga Tuhan memberkati kita semua. Amen.

If a Bible verse isn't historically or literally true, it is still true. Thank you.

One day I woke up with a feeling to talk to my friend and his family about God. I was too scared. And later that same day, an Elder from a church I am familiar with came by and said he had a feeling to talk to them about God. And he did. I feel ashamed that I couldn't fight my fear of rejection and talk with them.

Sometimes I need an answer and randomly open the bible, read the first passage then boom!!, it talks to me directly. The bible is itself a miracle.

I am the best reader I know of personally. I know it sounds self serving but I'm the one that can read from a text to the public more fluently than most others. Others have conveyed this to me, not just my ego chirping. When I try to read the bible, I'm awash in confusion within just a couple of pages of which there are a lot.

My mother had a large hardback Bible from 1971. It was full of fancy words, not like plain English bibles which I own. The foreword to that Bible said that the word of God blows through creation. It formed the heavens, the earth, moon, stars, and everything. It brings the will of the Creator to reality. It flows around us and makes us alive. Scripture is the word of God translated into human language. It is the shadow image cast into our earthly perception. When we read scripture, we are tuning ourselves into a state of grace so the true word of God can be heard. In other words, reading the Bible opens you up to what God wants to personally say to you. As you read scripture, listen to what is spoken to you.

I'm a methodist I have the catholic youth bible not finished reading it yet this channel is cool to I'm looking to incorporate more catholic elements into my practice including the alter I don't know why but this feels right to me

I'm in inspirational phase now. Psalms are amazing. =)

I love...your positivity & ambition!!!✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️

God bless all of us who watch

I am a Catholic priest. Since the time of the COVID-19 shock, I have been running a RU-vid channel that provides short videos to aid in reading the Bible. I am willing to do anything to spread the Gospel

Thank you for making these videos Fr

Your making religion so much more inspirational..🙏🏾

Thank you, Father Mike!

A good way of shedding light on how to read the Bible.

Thanks for a great video

This was a great video! Thank you very much. I am understanding the Bible more thanks to you. Keep up the great work!

Love your videos father. Great as always. God bless.

So proud to say that my 9 year old daughter read the entire bible 3 days starting from JUNE 2020. Truth is I never read the whole bible in 38 years of my life.

God bless you Fr. Mike for your sharing 👍

Amen, Father! This is great content! God bless you a lot for this!