The Psalms and Canticles of the Easter Vigil This is a continuation of a series highlighting the Lectionary text of the Tridiuum liturgies, at least the NAB Lectionary used in the United States. It is a text rarely appreciated for its beauty and oft-criticized on the internet, so several years Continue Reading
A Few Days with the Ancient Faith Study Bible (CSB): Part 1
I’ve now had a chance to read through the Gospel of John and all the accompanying study notes and articles in the Ancient Faith Study Bible (check out the first look if you’d like to know more about the physical construction of this bible). Overall, this bible is an amazing Continue Reading
Confessions of an Ugly-Bible Reader — Guest Post by Timothy
Those of you who frequented The Catholic Bibles Blog know that one of the recurring themes/questions I would propose was whether it was more important to use a particular bible translation or to have a bible edition that was readable, durable, and met the needs of the particular Catholic reader. Early Continue Reading
Happy Easter!
Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life. Continue Reading
Comparing the NABRE with the Lectionary for Mass: Easter Vigil Old Testament Readings — Guest Post by Bob Short
Great Vigil The new paschal candle and new fire. The exultet. The extra readings recounting salvation history. Catechumens receiving the sacraments. Singing the Alleluia. Trying not to drip hot candle wax onto your hand. It must be the Easter Vigil! I will be breaking up the readings from that Mass Continue Reading
Comparing the NABRE with the Lectionary for Mass: Good Friday — Guest Post by Bob Short
First Reading: Isaiah 52:13–53:12 Lectionary text See, my servant shall prosper,he shall be raised high and greatly exalted.Even as many were amazed at himso marred was his look beyond human semblanceand his appearance beyond that of the sons of manso shall he startle many nations,because of him kings shall stand Continue Reading
Comparing the NABRE with the Lectionary for Mass: Holy Thursday — Guest Post by Bob Short
First Reading: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Lectionary text, which is exactly the same as the NAB ’70 text: The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, “This month shall stand at the head of your calendar; you shall reckon it the first month of the year. Tell Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: Old Testament (Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion)
Welcome to the continuing series comparing the Revised English Bible (REB) with the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the first reading (usually from the Old Testament) at each Sunday Mass. This series complements the comparisons earlier in 2018, which focused on the New Testament letters. I’m interested in exploring whether the REB’s Continue Reading
First Look: Ancient Faith Study Bible from Holman Bibles
Last week, reader Deacon Dave sent me a link to the new Ancient Faith Study Bible from Holman Bibles — the publisher of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. I quickly ordered a copy. The description promised study notes and commentary from the early church fathers, a sewn binding, biographies Continue Reading
A NABRE for all Seasons — Guest Post by Bob Short
Thanks to Marc for maintaining this blog! Back on Timothy’s site, I wrote a couple of comparisons between the New American Bible and the Lectionary. It is a topic that interests me, firstly because I love hearing the readings proclaimed at Mass, but also because the New American Bible is Continue Reading