"It is always important to read the Bible in a very personal way, in a personal conversation with God; but at the same time, it is important to read it in the company of people with whom one can advance, letting oneself be helped by the great masters of 'Lectio divina'.
For example, we have many beautiful books by Cardinal Martini, a true master of 'Lectio divina', who helps us enter into the life of Sacred Scripture. Nevertheless, one who is thoroughly familiar with all the historical circumstances, all the characteristic elements of the past, always seeks to open the door to show that the words which appear to belong to the past are also words of the present. These teachers help us to understand better and also to learn how to interpret Sacred Scripture properly"

Benedict XVI, 6 April 2006.
http://212.77.1.245/holy_father/...xxi- wyd_en.html
Angelo | Homepage | 04.24.06 - 9:09 am | #

So that's what he was saying? Good to have things in context; only wish this came with an audio feed. Otherwise I keep expecting to hear, "And now for something completely different..."
Panda Rosa | 04.24.06 - 2:28 pm | #

Don't forget April 24 A.D. 2005!

http://monkallover.blogspot.com/...s-of- papal.html

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Fr. Stephanos, O.S.B. | Homepage | 04.24.06 - 3:18 pm | #

Ad multos annos, Pope Benedict!
Prof. Antonio Basto | 04.24.06 - 7:03 pm | #