Daily Mass: Knowledge of Scripture is knowledge of Christ

In this Easter-themed episode of Catholic Inspiration, Fr. Andrew Ritchie reflects on the readings from Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel of Luke, highlighting how Peter’s preaching after healing a crippled man is rooted in deep biblical literacy. Drawing connections between the Old Testament prophets, salvation history, and the fulfillment of God’s plan in Jesus Christ, Fr. Ritchie emphasizes that true faith requires familiarity with Scripture. He draws a direct parallel between Peter’s ability to weave together the stories of Abraham, Moses, and the prophets with the risen Jesus’ own explanation on the road to Emmaus, where He opened the disciples’ minds to understand the scriptures. The episode calls listeners to deepen their engagement with the Bible—not as a scholarly task, but as a spiritual nourishment essential to living the faith. Fr. Ritchie invites listeners to embrace a personal reading plan, to rediscover the richness of God’s Word, and to grow in the knowledge of Christ through Scripture.