Read, Study, Pray, and Live the Word
Yesni Bible Academy is the biblical formation wing of Yesni Prays.
It helps people encounter the Word of God through biblical languages, Lectio Divina, retreats, courses, daily reflections, and pastoral formation.
The Academy serves all who wish to know the Bible more deeply and place the Word of God at the centre of life and ministry.
Our Programmes
Online Biblical Hebrew
An introductory course for those who wish to read and understand the Old Testament in its original language.
The course introduces:
- Hebrew alphabet
- Reading and pronunciation
- Basic vocabulary
- Simple grammar
- Important biblical words
- Selected Old Testament texts
No previous knowledge of Hebrew is required for the basic course.
Online Biblical Greek
An introductory course to the language of the New Testament.
The course introduces:
- Greek alphabet
- Reading and pronunciation
- Basic vocabulary
- Simple grammar
- Important New Testament words
- Selected Gospel passages
The course helps learners appreciate the richness of the New Testament text.
Biblical Retreats
Our biblical retreats help participants listen to God’s Word in silence, prayer, reflection, and personal discernment.
Retreats may be organised for:
- Priests
- Religious communities
- Seminarians
- Lay leaders
- Families
- Young people
- Parish groups
Retreats can be conducted online or in person.
Daily Catholic Lectio
Daily Catholic Lectio offers a simple reflection on the readings of the Catholic liturgy.
Each reflection helps readers:
- Understand the biblical text
- Discover its spiritual message
- Connect the Word with daily life
- Pray with the Scriptures
- Respond through action
Reflections are offered in Tamil, English, and Italian.
Daily Greek and Hebrew Posters
These daily posters introduce one important Greek or Hebrew word from the biblical readings.
Each poster may contain:
- The original word
- Transliteration
- Simple meaning
- Biblical reference
- Brief explanation
- Practical message
These resources make biblical languages accessible to ordinary readers.
Yesni Centre for Biblical Pastoral Animation
The Yesni Centre for Biblical Pastoral Animation is a specialised formation and resource initiative within the Bible Academy.
It forms servants of the Word who can bring the Bible into personal life, families, parishes, communities, liturgy, catechesis, and digital ministry.
Its programmes may include:
- Basics of biblical pastoral animation
- Dei Verbum and Verbum Domini
- Lectio Divina
- Bible in the liturgy
- Bible sharing in small communities
- Biblical interpretation
- Biblical archaeology
- Old and New Testament apocrypha
- Interreligious reading of sacred texts
- Digital Bible ministry
- Formation of biblical animators
The Centre may offer courses at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Advent Lectio
Advent Lectio is a seasonal journey with the Word of God in preparation for Christmas.
It helps participants grow in:
- Hope
- Waiting
- Prayer
- Conversion
- Joy
- Readiness to welcome Christ
Lenten Lectio
Lenten Lectio accompanies participants through the season of Lent with Scripture, prayer, reflection, and practical spiritual exercises.
It focuses on:
- Conversion
- Prayer
- Fasting
- Charity
- Reconciliation
- The passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus
Who Can Join?
The Bible Academy welcomes:
- Beginners
- Bible students
- Priests and seminarians
- Religious sisters and brothers
- Catechists
- Teachers
- Lay leaders
- Youth ministers
- Small Christian communities
- Anyone who loves the Word of God
No advanced biblical knowledge is required for introductory programmes.
Our Method
We seek to make biblical formation:
- Faithful to Catholic tradition
- Rooted in serious study
- Simple and understandable
- Prayerful and spiritual
- Pastoral and practical
- Open to dialogue
- Accessible through digital media
Become a Servant of the Word
The Bible is not only a book to be studied. It is the Word to be heard, prayed, celebrated, lived, and proclaimed.