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THE NEW COMMUNITY BIBLES CATHOLIC EDITION The New Community Bible (NCB) published by St Pauls Publications is the revised edition of the popular Christian Community Bible translated by the late Bernardo Huault, a French priest and biblical scholar, from original languages and millions of copies have been distributed. This is a New Catholic Bible with commentary prepared by leading Bible scholars. KEY FEATURES: Simple yet faithful English translation; Commentary on the Sacred Text; Authoritative introductions; Easy cross-references; Compact lexicon of people, places and events; Thumb Index; Marker ribbons. ..

This edition is in a zipper-close luxe blue leatherette, with 3 coloured marker ribbons, thumb index and gilt edging. This is a New Catholic Bible with commentary prepared by leading Bible scholars. Key features: Simple yet faithful English translation; Commentary on the Sacred Text; Authoritative introductions; Easy cross-references; Compact lexicon of people, places and events; Thumb Index; Gilt Edging; Marker ribbons; Luxe leatherette cover ..

The NRSV Catholic Bible, Gift Edition is a beautiful Catholic Bible that can be gifted for the milestones of every Catholic's faithful journey, whether that is Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, or RCIA. Compiled in the world-renowned NRSV for its balance of scholarship and readability, this Bible also includes extra helps-including reading plans and prayers, book introductions, a timeline of Catholic and world history, a glossary of important terms, a concordance, full-colour maps, and more-make this ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about Scripture and Catholic practice. ..

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New Testament and Psalms Revised Standard Version-Catholic Edition, Second Edition A completely new design and typeset edition of the popular Ignatius Revised Standard Version-Catholic Edition Bible, with minor revisions to some of the archaic language used in the first edition. This revised version is a contemporary English translation without dumbing-down the text. This second edition of the RSV doesn't put the biblical text through a filter to make it acceptable to current tastes and prejudices, and it retains the beauty of the RSV language that has made it such a joy to read and reflect on the Word of God. Now the only Catholic Bible in standard English is even more beautiful in word and design! Features: Beautifully designed typeset with a 9/10 point font size The RSV, second Catholic edition is the only Bible translation that uses standard (non-feminist) Englishandis in conformity with the Church's translation guidelines found in the Vatican document, Liturgiam Authenticam Gold-e..

The ESV Vest Pocket New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs is affordable, portable, and durable, making it a great choice for those who want to carry God’s Word with them wherever they go. - Double-column format - Includes Psalms and Proverbs - High-quality Bible paper - Smyth-sewn binding - Words of Christ in red - Lifetime guarantee The English Standard Version (ESV)Bible is a great choice – for personal reading and study, for private devotions and family prayers, and for teaching, preaching, and worship. An essentially literal translation, the EVS Bible combines word-for-word accuracy with readability, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. More than 100 of the world’s leading Bible scholars and teachers were involved in creating the ESV Bible. Trusted worldwide, the ESV is a treasure for life. ..

No book in the history of the world has had a greater impact on more lives than the Bible. Here in the pages of the New Testament, you will find the most signification story in all of history – the story of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. Read his very words and the words of his earliest followers. Explore the wonders of the New Testament. Discover God’s plan to save all who put their trust in the Savior! FEATURES - 10-point type - “How to Read the New Testament” article - “What the New Testament Say About…” article - 30-day reading plan - Plan of salvation ABOUT THE ESV The English Standard Version (ESV) Bible is a great choice for personal reading and study, for private devotions and family payers, and for teaching, preaching, and worship. An essentially literal translation, the ESV Bible combines word-for-word accuracy with readability, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. More than 100 of the world’s leading Bible scholars and teachers were involved in creating the ESV Bible. Truste..

An easy reading format of the New Testament; introductions to each book, notes to the reader, single-column text, boldfaced subheading, cross-reference to parallel passages, verse numbers in the margins, and poetic passages in verse form. ..

Need help making sense of the Bible? This Field Guide to The Bible is packed full of handy hints and ideas that will help you on your journey into the wild and wonderful story of the Bible, and help you grow your relationship with God. "This is a fantastic resource that will help anyone who uses it grow closer to God, and to be inspired through the power of the Holy Spirit in their daily lives." John Cardinal Dew, Archbishop of Wellington ..

Did the early church leaders deliberately suppress writings about Jesus from the Bible because they would have threatened their power? Why are there different Catholic and Protestant versions of the Bible? Henry Wansbrough tells the story of why some writings came to be accepted as part of the Bible and other not. He describes how the Bible was translated into a single Latin version which was the standard text for a thousand years and the hard-fought battle which forged the incomparable monument of the first Bible in English. ..

The fascinating story of the early Christians by the Church's first historian, Eusebius of Caesarea (C. A.D. 260-339), translated by renowned historian Dr. Paul L. Maier into a new dynamic, contemporary English translation that remains faithful to the original Greek text but liberates Eusebius's work from its literary chains, creating an accessible resource for anyone who is interested in the early history of Christianity...

"The Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions" explores a wealth of customs and traditions celebrated by Catholic families all over the world, including every liturgical season; Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time...

What is it about certain parishes that makes people feel welcome? Brings them back Sunday after Sunday? Engages them and makes them willing to be more involved? Is your parish user-friendly?..

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CAUGHT SPEECHLESS or nervous when someone asked you to open with a prayer? If so, these 150 prayers will help you to begin or end a meeting, a class, a community event, or any other type of gathering. The prayers touch on ten themes essential to Christian life, and each prayer may be adapted to your unique needs. Each of the prayers includes a passage from the Bible. This feature adds an important dimension to prayer: not only do those praying direct their attention to God, but they also proclaim God’s word. The themes of the prayers are as follows: 1. Ask and Receive 2. Be Reconciled 3. Listen, and Speak Truth 4. Love Is the Key 5. Make Room for Hope 6. Offer Thank and Praise 7. Seek Wisdom 8. Servant Leadership 9. Set Our Eyes on Faith 10. Take Courage Carl Koch is an editor for Saint Mary’s Press. He is also the author of, among other books, the original 150 Opening and Closing Prayers, Creating a Christian Lifestyle, and A Popular History of the Catholic Church. ..

In this book, author Peta Sherlock delves into Matthew's Gospel with characteristic wit, compassion, and disturbing honesty. Using a fresh blend of down-to-earth observations and commonplace events, the author guides the reader towards deep theological truths...

Thomas More (1478-1535) was a Christian Humanist writer, politician, prisoner of conscience and martyr for his beliefs. He is probably best known as the author of "Utopia". This title is one of a series that aims to provide details of biography on a range of subjects, from theologians to mystics...

HeartPeace is written with great compassion…While Dick Gilbert shares the national bereavement circuit of lectures and training with a host of national figures, he shares more than just the facts and figures about ‘grief talk.’ He is a modern day disciple of the healing process; he is a believer that there is more power in that which lifts up than anything that could weigh us down. - Dr. Patrick Del Zoppo, clinical thanatologist and national leader in bereavement ministry HeartPeace is like having an open-ended discussion with a compassionate and brilliant clergyperson where we reap a harvest of redemptive insight, solace, and inspiration. What a pilgrimage from suffering to hop and healing! - Earl Grollman, rabbi and author of living When a Loved One Has Died Whether you’re mad at God or not, this gentle book will give you a new perspective on the peace that can soften the pain of grief. A gracious clarification of the difference between “religion” ..

Joy Cowley's Psalms Down-under, like their biblical models, are not the stuff of comfortable piety. They sing beatitudes for all life has to offer: pain and joy, doubt and faith, turbulence and peace, in the immediacy of 'down-under' speech. Commonalities become blinding insights as Cowley sees the 'shimmering of the divine' in everything from detergent bubbles to mountain snows. The subjects range from the paschal mysteries to the ordinary 'Bumps' in our lives. These contemporary 'metaphysical' prayer-poems go straight to our heart and quicken the soul: "Listen God/I just had a nasty bump/and now I want to know the reason why."..

These 30 services offer ministers to the sick, both professional and volunteer, a convenient and simple way to celebrate prayer and ritual experiences for residents in nursing homes and assisted care facilities and for elderly hospital patients. They can be used with two or three people or with thirty, depending on the situation in each facility. Services include prayers, hymns and songs, sung responses, petitions, litanies, scripture readings, and a great variety of ritual responses, including blessings with water and oil, the blessing of throats, and praying the rosary. Service titles include: Festival of Lights; Psalm Prayers for the weeks of Lent; Come, Spirit, Come; New Year’s Day; Feast of St. Blaise; Blessing of St. Joseph’s Table, and memorial Service. Clear directions and materials needed are included with every service. ..

Did you know that even some of the most popular kids don't like things about themselves? You've not alone! And no one likes feeling different. The good news is that you can learn to be happy with who you are! you can take charge of those hurt feelings...