The Bible You've Been Missing w/ Mark Brumley | Purposely Catholic | Ep. 86

About this episode

Mark Brumley, president of Ignatius Press, joins Purposely Catholic to discuss the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible and how Catholics can engage Scripture more deeply. He explains how its notes connect the Old and New Testaments with the Church’s tradition, and recommends reading the Mass readings beforehand so that the words proclaimed in church are easier to receive and understand.

The conversation also turns to the way Catholics share their faith. Brumley recalls his father’s late-life conversion and cautions against making apologetics a contest for personal victory. He offers a concrete starting point for parish renewal: bring parish leaders together regularly to study and pray with Scripture, then form them to help others. Throughout, the emphasis is on allowing biblical knowledge to shape worship, relationships and mission.

In this episode

• Connecting the Old and New Testaments in Catholic Bible study
• Preparing for the readings before Mass
• Sharing the faith without turning conversation into a contest
• Forming parish leaders through shared prayer and Scripture

With Purposely Catholic and guest Mark Brumley.

About the guest

Mark Brumley is president of Ignatius Press, where he has worked since 1995. His work in Catholic publishing provides the setting for this conversation about Scripture, apologetics and parish formation.