Into the Deep- What is the Bible What does it Show

The Bible. You probably have one sitting on a shelf somewhere in your home. Some find the Bible antiquated and obscure, even disturbing; others find in it an endless fountain of wisdom and guidance for their lives; and many encounter God speaking to them through its inspired words, ever ancient and ever new. This talk seeks to answer these questions:
Why would God choose to reveal himself to us through this fascinating and often puzzling library of inspired books, and how did these books come to be?

What are the principles the Catholic Church gives us for interpreting the Bible, and what are some easily available resources for studying the Bible from the heart of the Church?

What are some guidelines and examples that show how to pray with the Bible and hear the living God speak to me through these ancient words?