Now that the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales has approved the English Standard Version — Catholic Edition (ESV-CE) for their new English-language lectionary, new editions of the ESV-CE have begun appearing from publishers in the UK. A few months ago, I purchased a hardcover ESV-CE from the Society Continue Reading
Happy Easter!
He is the image of the invisible God; his is the primacy over all creation. In him everything in heaven and on earth was created, not only things visible but also the invisible orders of thrones, sovereignties, authorities, and powers: the whole universe has been created through him and for Continue Reading
Good Friday
Who could have believed what we have heard, and to whom has the power of the LORD been revealed? He grew up before the LORD like a young plantwhose roots are in parched ground;he had no beauty, no majesty to draw our eyes,no grace to make us delight in him;his Continue Reading
Sale for Word on Fire Bible
Between now and Easter Sunday, Word on Fire is offering a 20% off sale for every book in their online store (including volumes 1 and 2 of the Word on Fire Bible). There is also a bundle available which includes both New Testament volumes in leather for $99.95. Here is Continue Reading
Quick Look: Christian Community Bible New Testament with Lectio Divina
In 2019, Paulist Press published The New Testament with Lectio Divina using the Christian Community Bible (CCB) translation. The CCB is a Catholic Bible translation originally undertaken by Fr. Alberto Rossa — a Claretian missionary in the Philippines. The entire CCB is available for free online here. A reader recently Continue Reading
In Depth with the Word on Fire Bible Volume 2: Part 2 — Commentary
I’ve now had a chance to read the first two chapters of the Acts of the Apostles, Paul’s letter to the Romans, and the beginning of First Corinthians in the Word on Fire Bible Volume 2, and I’ll summarize some of my thoughts and some memorable excerpts from the commentary Continue Reading
Sale on Hardcover Set — Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture
Baker Book House is currently offering a 40% off sale for the new 4-volume hardcover set of commentaries on the gospels. The sale price is $74.99, and shipping is free. Here is a link to the Baker website for more details. Just a few weeks ago, a reader provided photos Continue Reading
In Depth with the Word on Fire Bible Volume 2: Part 1 — Overview and Physical Details
The time has almost arrived for Volume 2 of the Word on Fire Bible to be released. A year and a half ago, I reviewed the first volume which included the four gospels here. The second volume will include the rest of the New Testament, from the Acts of the Continue Reading
Quick Look: Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture Hardcover Gospels Set
Earlier this fall, Baker Book House announced a hardcover set of the four gospel volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS). I made a brief announcement post here. Recently, an anonymous reader purchased the set and sent me photos and details. Here is a quick overview he provided: Continue Reading
Merry Christmas!
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he existed in the form of God,did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped,but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, assuming human likeness. And being found in appearance as a human, Continue Reading