What Others Are Saying

"Little Rock Scripture Study creates an inner excitement as one becomes better acquainted with the history and characters of the Bible. Praying with Scripture is easier and more meaningful filled with a new love."

Teresa Brock
Walnut Creek, California

"The Little Rock Scripture Study is a graced response to the intimidation that many Catholics feel due to their lack of knowledge of the Bible. With its breadth of accessible studies, it gives the average person in the pew the skills to search the Scriptures in the company of others, building faith, knowledge and community altogether. From my years of experience, this series has introduced more English and Spanish speaking Catholics in the United States to the Bible than any other."

Fr. Pat Mullen
St. John Seminary
Camarillo, California

"Swedish Carmelite Wilfrid Stinissen said, ‘As a rocket fires off a spaceship outside the earth into space, so the word can propel us into God’s endlessness.’ If this is true, then LRSS is the fuel that drives the rocket. This tried-and-true program brings the word to life for people, enabling them to encounter the living God. As a bonus, through its process of shared faith, prayer, and life, LRSS creates communities of believers, building up the Church now and for the future."

Sr. Mary Kathleen Glavich, SND
Author of the award-winning title, Leading Students into Scripture (Twenty-Third Publications)

"Little Rock Scripture Study brings the Bible close to God’s people not as a book but as a life-giving, personal word of God. The study is firmly anchored in the authentic Catholic tradition of biblical interpretation. By sharing the word with one another, participants gain insight into their faith and are motivated to deepen their personal relationship with God. They learn to search in the Bible not only for deeper understanding but for the face of God. Gradually and often imperceptibly, participants find themselves with a new appreciation and enjoyment of the Mass and other practices in their sacramental and devotional life."

Abbot Jerome Kodell, OSB
Subiaco Abbey
Subiaco, Arkansas

"One of the best tools for Scripture study since Vatican Council II has been the Little Rock Scripture Study program. One need look no further than this excellent program for sound Bible study: expert input from videos and printed materials, an easy-to-learn method of prayer and study, and a proven track record nationally and internationally. An added advantage is that the program is available in both Spanish and English. If you want a solid, user-friendly program for personal and parish Bible study, this is it!"

Ronald D. Witherup, SS, STL, PhD
Author of Biblical Fundamentalism: What Every Catholic Should Know (Liturgical Press)

"LRSS is as effective a tool as I’ve seen for helping ordinary Catholic parishioners learn more about the Bible and integrate that learning into their daily lives of faith. It’s a substantial study, and still accessible to most adults. The process is ‘doable,’ one parishes can make work without huge costs or professionally trained leaders. I give it very high marks indeed."

Daniel J. Luby, STD
Director, Division of Christian Formation
Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas

"I have found Little Rock to be the best Catholic Scripture Study available!!!"

Barbara J. Stewart
Pastoral Associate of St. Andrew Church
Westwood, New Jersey

"I like the small group approach. It gives me different perspectives and encourages me to keep up with my study."

Jason Petosa
Shawnee, Kansas

"The Little Rock Scripture Study program answers the deep desire of Catholics for a program that opens minds and hearts to the Scriptures. User-friendly and Spirit-filled, the content nourishes and challenges; the method allows God’s Word to resonate in the participant’s experience."

Regina Bechtle, SC
Charism Resource Director
Sisters of Charity of New York
Bronx, New York

"Thank you for a most rewarding study in Praying the Scriptures. Father Dumm’s development of the Our Father and the Eucharistic Liturgy especially brought new deep meaning to our prayers. Most of us have been daily Mass people and have heard and followed these prayers for years. Now the power of these words is almost overwhelming. While we have always appreciated your studies of the individual books of Scripture, this has been so rewarding!"

Grace Carroll
Group Leader
St. Mark’s Church
Sea Girt, New Jersey

"An excellent, well researched and user-friendly Biblical resource. Little Rock Scripture Study provides interactive, participative and engaging processes in Spanish and in English that are sure to enrich and engage the learners. A very affordable and valuable resource for parish communities."

Sister Edith Prendergast, RSC
Director, Office of Religious Education
Archdiocese of Los Angeles

"This is a Catholic Bible Study that provides good and sound information to people while touching them where they live. . . . The small group discussions are great in relating the Word of God to my everyday life."

Sr. Teresa Daly
Daughters of Charity
West Central Province
St. Louis, Missouri

"What makes Little Rock Scripture Study so well respected, so well received today? 1. The Holy Spirit hovers over the gathering of those searching and thirsting for God in His Word. 2. The format—offering full participation for all in the group: prayer and study of the Scriptures—is fully integrated. 3. An opportunity to deepen love, knowledge, and prayer personally for our Lord in the Scriptures. 4. A time limit of nine weeks for the study of a Book of the Bible.
Like the mustard see, Little Rock Scripture Study has grown and expanded. The Holy Spirit hovered over the deliberations between Little Rock Scripture Study and Liturgical Press. These deliberations have been fruitful."

Andrew J. McDonald
Bishop Emeritus/Chaplain

"Little Rock Scripture Study has a basis of strong scholarship. I appreciate the combination of faith and intellect."

Teddi Petosa
Shawnee, Kansas

What Others Are Saying about Workshops

"Not only does the LRSS workshop present Bible study based on the teachings of the Catholic Church, it also models the principles of adult faith formation. The follow up Leadership Training continues the experience of prayer, small group faith sharing, and Bible study at the parish in a very user-friendly and comprehensive way."

Ann Menna, Coordinator
RCIA/Adult Faith Formation
Archdiocese of Philadelphia

"The Little Rock Scripture Study Informational Workshop is led by inspirational staff members who have a passion for Scripture. They brought a wealth of materials and resources that enable competent Scripture study to be facilitated by parish lay ministers. Scripture study is alive and well in our diocese thanks to Little Rock."

Wendy Scherbart
Associate Director for Catechetical Ministry
Diocese of San Jose