Scripture Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/scripture/ England and Wales Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:23:14 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/09/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png Scripture Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/scripture/ 32 32 174395915 Divine Designs – Bible Art Competition https://www.cbcew.org.uk/divine-designs-art-competition/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:49:40 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=119182 An ecumenical partnership between the Bishops’ Conference ‘God who Speaks’ project, St John’s Waterloo, and Art + Christianity, has made an open call for artists, graphic designers and illustrators from across the UK to design a cover for any of the 73 books of the Bible. Titled Divine Designs: Between the Covers this art competition […]

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]]> 119182 ‘Divine Designs’ art competition calls for cover designs for the Bible’s 73 books https://www.cbcew.org.uk/divine-designs-art-competition-calls-for-cover-designs-for-the-bibles-73-books/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/divine-designs-art-competition-calls-for-cover-designs-for-the-bibles-73-books/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 10:47:36 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=117863 An ecumenical partnership between the Bishops’ Conference ‘God who Speaks’ project, St John’s Waterloo, and Art + Christianity, has made an open call for artists, graphic designers and illustrators from across the UK to design a cover for any of the 73 books of the Bible. Titled Divine Designs: Between the Covers this art competition […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/divine-designs-art-competition-calls-for-cover-designs-for-the-bibles-73-books/feed/ 0 117863 Bible explainer: Get closer to God through Scripture this Lent https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bible-explainer-get-closer-to-god-through-scripture-this-lent/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bible-explainer-get-closer-to-god-through-scripture-this-lent/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:10:17 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=115319 Lent is a time when we are invited to deepen our relationship with Scripture, particularly through listening to and engaging with the Word of God. Contributing to this month’s At the Foot of the Cross podcast, Fleur Dorrell, our Biblical Apostolate Manager explores how we can make our engagement with the Bible a habit for […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bible-explainer-get-closer-to-god-through-scripture-this-lent/feed/ 0 115319 Cloud of Witnesses: Interfaith art exhibition https://www.cbcew.org.uk/interfaith-art-exhibition/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/interfaith-art-exhibition/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:41:39 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=102429 4 March – 27 April 2025The Old Crypt, St John’s Waterloo, Waterloo Road, London. SE1 8TY Cloud of Witnesses is an exhibition taking place during March and April in central London, showcasing a unique set of artists who have come together to explore faith and divinity. This thought-provoking exhibition encourages visitors to think differently about […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/interfaith-art-exhibition/feed/ 0 102429 Bishops Brignall and Moth praise new social action resource https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishops-brignall-and-moth-praise-new-social-action-resource/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishops-brignall-and-moth-praise-new-social-action-resource/#respond Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:19:24 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=101572 Bishops Peter Brignall and Richard Moth have both praised a new resource produced by the Bishops’ Conference and the God Who Speaks, Turning Tables, which helps Catholics use Scripture and their faith to inspire effective social justice action.  Bishop Brignall said that God calls all of us to care for others, and that the new […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishops-brignall-and-moth-praise-new-social-action-resource/feed/ 0 101572 Monitoring and Evaluation https://www.cbcew.org.uk/turning-tables-monitoring-and-evaluation/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:11:10 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=90532 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it? Luke 14:28 In any social action it is important to monitor and evaluate its effectiveness and successes: Monitoring and evaluating systems needs to be established and should take […]

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]]> 90532 Bishop’s Foreword and Introduction https://www.cbcew.org.uk/turning-tables-foreword/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:09:02 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=90463 Turning Tables “I am pleased to commend this resource as means to explore the riches of Catholic Social Teaching, grounded in the Scriptures. While it has often been said that Catholic Social Teaching is a ‘well-kept secret’, this is perhaps no longer the case as increasing numbers of people across society are finding in the […]

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]]> 90463 Biblical Reflections for Discussion https://www.cbcew.org.uk/turning-tables-biblical-reflections-for-discussion/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:06:26 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=95169 This section encourages you to reflect on how God guides us through scripture and what the bible teaches us about our responsibilities towards each other. 1. Social Justice for Workers A Bible reflection on Luke 19:11-27 (and Matthew 25:14-30) Read the parable of the Talents and see how the different perspectives and experiences of the […]

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]]> 95169 Social Justice in Scripture https://www.cbcew.org.uk/turning-tables-social-justice-in-scripture/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:26:45 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=90505 Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me. Matthew 25:40 In this section we will look at: Social justice runs like a golden thread throughout Scripture. The Bible is very clear that we have social responsibilities for […]

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]]> 90505 Turning Tables: A Toolkit for Scripture and Social Action https://www.cbcew.org.uk/turning-tables-a-toolkit-for-scripture-and-social-action/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:14:09 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=90461 Turning Tables is a resource designed to help adult Catholics across England and Wales to understand and engage with their faith, Scripture and social justice in practical ways. It does this by covering five core themes: Creating momentum and support – how to share resources and ideas, lobby and volunteer.Understanding the Bible – how it lays the foundations for […]

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