Renewing Spirituality through Scripture
The Rev. Ross Kane and Dr. Stephen Cook
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Episcopal Tendencies:• Protestant: Bible says it, that (mostly) settles it. • Reaction to this view – critical posture
• Catholic / some mainline: Bible as respected but foreign document – i.e. has meaning only within context church, liturgy, and community.
How do we view scripture?
Other models:• Kierkegaard: a
love letter in a foreign language
How do we view scripture?
How do we view scripture?
Other models:• A Dance: A dance
with God and God’s people: both creative and committed
Reading Scripture Daily
Daily Lectionarya) Use back of
Prayer Bookb) Use internet
Choose 1-2 readings
Reading Scripture Daily
Book at a Time
e.g. Start New Testament with Matthew and work through
Reading Scripture Daily
Integrating Scripture into Daily
Devotional Life• Pray before and after reading • Integrate into existing or new
devotion (e.g. Daily Devotions on BCP 136, St. Paul’s meditation)
• Keep a journal
Renewing Spirituality through Scripture
The Rev. Ross Kane and Dr. Stephen Cook
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church