2006-10-14 12:34:23 · 11 answers · asked by I-C-U 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes.
He (Jesus) said in reply, "It is written: 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.'" (Matthew 4:4 quoting from Deuteronomy 8:3)
Catholics have been meditating for almost 2,000 years.
Mediation as prayer is encouraged by the Catholic Church.
For Catholics meditation is a quest to understand the why and how of the Christian life, in order to adhere and respond to what the Lord is asking.
One way this is done is by reading scripture, asking God to give you understanding of it, and then pondering it in your heart.
Here is the Pope promoting meditation on the Scriptures: http://www.catholic.net/global_catholic_news/template_news.phtml?news_id=76678&channel_id=2
With love in Christ.
2006-10-14 18:53:01 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Placing Bible on the same level as the mind of God is idolatry.
Using the various versions of history in the Bible and the instructions in it as well as the contradictions, you might meditate on how to derive meaning that nourishes your soul. But read it all first. And do not rely on others to tell you what it "really" means.
2006-10-14 12:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes sure it is. But God's words are those uttered by God,,not the translations. You are not permitted to translate any fellow's Name, but you daringly translate The Name of God worshipped by Jesus in his Aramaic. Meditate on exact Names and not on translations of Names and then see the spiritual change.
2006-10-14 12:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes when I try to feed my soul with the Bible, like the parts that Saul of Tarsus wrote, it gets sick and pukes it up again. When I feed it the good parts, the parts with a decent moral message attributed to Jesus, it feels nice and fuzzy and warm.
2016-05-22 02:17:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meditating on the Word of GOD will Increase your Capacity to USE FAITH more Productively.
2006-10-14 16:03:56 · answer #5 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. As you think and meditate on what you have read it makes infinately more sense than if you just give it a cursory glance. You will find answers to many of your questions and yes it feeds your soul.
2006-10-14 12:38:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
More like the warmest blanket. With a divinely clean smell that I just want to live in forever. Cute question tho :o]
2006-10-14 12:50:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Praise God!
Amen
2006-10-14 12:39:29 · answer #8 · answered by Sandra♥ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes it is food for the soul but you must read it everday jesus said i am the bread of life he is the living word. i hope you will call upon him for salvation. if you have hold on to him what a friend.
2006-10-14 12:50:29 · answer #9 · answered by preacher_man_will 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - pondering is important too.
2006-10-14 12:36:31 · answer #10 · answered by Nora Explora 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋