St Jerome Biblical Guild

Welcome

The St. Jerome Biblical Guild propagates the study of Sacred Scripture with fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. Our apostolate takes its name from St. Jerome, "The Father of Biblical Studies," and labors by God's grace to accomplish the following -- [1] explain the various Bible study tools and academic resources; for individual research or study clubs and groups, [2]present studies from Scripture on specific books (e.g., the Gospel of St. Luke) or general themes (e.g., the Biblical roots of home-schooling), [3] promote the classic exegetical methods and insights within Catholic Tradition; with attention to the Church Fathers and St. Thomas Aquinas, and [4] advance the doctrines of Biblical inspiration and inerrancy; the latter the main focus of the Guild.

Time constraints prevent this web site, an extension of the apostolate, from serving in an interactive manner by answering e-mail questions. The site strives to be a modest repository of information on the Catholic Faith.

The St. Jerome Biblical Guild places itself under the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Guild also seeks the intercession of St. Jean-Marie Vianney and St. Therese of Lisieux for favors and protection. In all things, this apostolate aims for the greater glory of God (cf. 1 Chr 28:9; Ps 37:5; Jer 9:23-24; Jn 15:5; Col 3:17; Jas 4:13-15).

Founder & Director: Salvatore J. Ciresi

Attention... Veritas Scripturae: The Bulletin of the St. Jerome Biblical Guild, was launched with the Jan--Feb 2009 issue. The second issue is out, the third is nearing completion. If you desire to receive this free publication (no charge or obligation), send your name and e-mail address to salciresi@aol.com. Place in the subject line "VS subscription." You will receive six issues per year.

Read a brief article on Veritas Scripturae in the quarterly magazine of Christendom College, Instaurare Vol. XVII, No. I, p. 10 (Spring 2009). Scroll down to page 10.

+ + +

"When I read the Gospel and find there testimonies from the Law and from the Prophets, I see only Christ; I so see Moses and the Prophets and I understand them of Christ. Then when I come to the splendor of Christ Himself, and when I gaze at that glorious sunlight, I care not to look at the lamplight. For what light can a lamp give when lit in the daytime? If the sun shines out, the lamplight does not show. So, too, when Christ is present the Law and the Prophets do not show. Not that I would detract from the Law and the Prophets; rather do I praise them in that they show forth Christ. But I so read the Law and the Prophets as not to abide in them but from them to pass to Christ" (St. Jerome's Treatise on the Gospel of Mark 9:1-7).

Updated June 6, 2009

top

Home | Writings | Research Material | Speaking Engagements | Tapes for Sale