So do Orthodox Christians (and other liturgical churches). Our sermons are usually from the Gospel reading for the day from the lectionary.
That is the downside of the non-liturgical churches. The New Testament coverage usually centers on the pastor's preferences / interests / concerns. As a result, there is incomplete coverage of the Gospels.
and neither in the rcc is all scripture covered as shown on this board.
Actually, I attend an evangelical church. Have heard all but one of these passages within the last 18 months.
I guess it depends on the focus of the church.
Not really. I attended weekly RC Mass for many years and in the summers went with my mother during the week. 30-45 mins once a week for the average RC is not going through the Bible in one year. Not even close. Reading the Bible from cover to cover each year is an individual Christian's responsibility if they truly want to learn more about God's Words, Ways and holy living.
In a typical Protestant/Evangelical church one will have somewhere from 60-90 mins on a Sunday morning of a Worship/Lord's Supper service. Then about a 30 min break for fellowship in the basement and off to Sunday school for the youngsters and the adults go back upstairs for the Gospel hour (usually longer) which includes an indepth sermon on Scriptures. Of which the week prior you know what is coming up in the series and, wait...do some homework and read up before entering. After this the kiddos are rejoined with their parents, some more fellowship ensues and people depart for their homes and Sunday afternoons.
However, wait, it's not over...Most folks have an early Sunday dinner and then come back around 6pm for the evening Gospel hour. This is usually a slower paced Bible study led by a pastor, elder or teacher and the subject can span weeks or months.
It's not over! On Monday the ladies have a Bible study rotating locations from homes to sandwich shops.
Tuesday evening is the weekly Gospel hour (in the South this is sometimes on Weds. Never schedule baseball practice down here on Weds...NO GO).
Wednesday evenings starts out as the pastor/elders meeting to conduct church business and pray for the assembly members. The assembly I attend does not have a full time pastor so the elders have jobs save two who are retired and full time in caring for the needy of the flock. After the elders are done the rest of the men assemble and it's the men's weekly Bible Study.
Thursday the retired ladies and stay at home ladies visit the elderly shut ins and in nursing homes. They sing to them, read the Bible to them and tend to their needs.
Friday-Saturday no official functions. This is the time one should be reading up and taking notes, praying for understanding on the upcoming week of feeding on God's Word.
Taking note, the above is a lot more than 45-60 mins a week.