Sr. Miriam: Scripture as Living, Piercing Word

In this episode, we explore why spending time Scripture is essential for staying rooted in Christ and how it aids us in the midst of spiritual battle. We reflect on the reality that Scripture is the living Word of God, far more powerful than we often realize. It has the ability to encourage, correct, heal, and transform our hearts. We share personal stories of how the Holy Spirit has brought Scripture to life for us and how God's Word has been an anchor during seasons of difficulty. Friends, God desires to speak to you personally through His Word and is inviting you not into just another task, but into a deeper, life-giving relationship with Him.

Heather's One Thing - The Sisters of Life on Franciscan's Campus

Sister Miriam's One Thing - Healing Prayers and Renunciations by Bob Schuchts

Michelle's One Thing - Frontier Camp with Life Teen

Other Resources Mentioned:

• The Bible in the Year Podcast
• Walking with Purpose Bible Studies
• Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (Or find it at Ignatius Press here)
• Magnificat

Announcement:

• Our 2026 Lenten book study will be "The Way of Trust and Love" by Fr. Jacques Philippe. Scepter Publishers has offered 15% off with the code ABIDE15. They also offer an ebook version as well. We will announce more information about the study in the coming weeks!

Journal Questions:

• How has the Lord encountered me through Holy Scripture?
• How has the Lord surprised me in prayer and study of the Scriptures?
• What obstacles prevent me from engaging with the Bible intentionally?
• What book of the Bible is the Lord inviting me to pray with this year?

Discussion Questions:

• What does your relationship with Scripture look like today?
• How have you been healed, convicted, or converted by Holy Scripture?
• Have you ever felt the Lord intimately and personally encounter you while reading Scripture?
• What would it look like for you to encounter the Lord in Holy Scripture daily?
• How do you want your relationship with the Word of God to be transformed?

Quote to Ponder:

"In order to reveal himself to men, in the condescension of his goodness God speaks to them in human words: "Indeed the words of God, expressed in the words of men, are in every way like human language, just as the Word of the eternal Father, when he took on himself the flesh of human weakness, became like men." Through all the words of Sacred Scripture, God speaks only one single Word, his one Utterance in whom he expresses himself completely…" (CCC Paragraphs 101-102)

Scripture for Lectio:

"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness." (2 Timothy 3:16)

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Timestamps: 00:00 Nazareth Organics

01:26 Intro

02:12 Welcome

03:45 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder

04:44 The Power of Scripture

08:28 Scripture Never Gets Old

14:56 How Scripture Can Heal Wounds

19:04 It's Personal to You

24:32 Going Deeper into the Word of God

27:02 One Things