„Many Christians do not know the bible at all or only superficially“, says the Pope on the occasion of his General Audience (August, 3rd) on the main square of Castelgandolfo, Italy, according to Vatican radio.

The Pope stresses the importance of holiday time to relax and recuperate. Many believers do not know what they miss out on if they do not care about the book of all books. In order to strengthen the inner senses it would do no harm to engage in some soul searching under the parasol, according to the Pope. „Spiritual emphasis enriches the holiday time and provides true relaxation”, emphasises Benedict XVI and adds: “The bible is a mini encyclopaedia in itself. Parts in the bible are unknown to many – even to sincere Christians.”

It was already in September 2010 during a reception for the staff of the papal residences at his summer residence in Castelgandolfo that the Head of the roman-catholic church stressed the importance of the bible. “It is of fundamental importance for every Christian to have a personal relationship with the word of the Lord”, he said, “the bible cannot be regarded as a message of the past but should be read as the living Word of God and a challenge for the modern man.”