Fr George William Rutler gives the parables their bite back in his erudite and witty Hints of Heaven

Scripture readings in the ordinary and extraordinary form

I'm not sure I can sit on the beach, surrounded by grandchildren, and read the Book of Job

Three books in particular spring to mind

The Pope's advice is to dip into the Book of Tobit, the Book of Esther or the Song of Songs. What would Herald readers suggest?

During his general audience Benedict XVI recommends reading a book from the Bible in the summer

Pope Benedict XVI advises pilgrims at Castel Gandolfo to pack scripture in holiday suitcase

The Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini urges Catholics to become more familiar with the Bible