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
NRSV-UE e-Edition Now Available
Friendship Press has now released the digital version of the NRSV Updated Edition (NRSV-UE). Currently, the digital version is $9.99 and is only available through the Word@Hand app from Friendship Press (available on both iOS and android). The publisher’s website with additional information is available here. I purchased a copy Continue Reading
Review: Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings by Peter Kreeft
A few weeks ago, I received a review copy of a newly published book by Word on Fire: Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings by Peter Kreeft. The book includes reflections on each of the three lectionary readings for Sunday Mass during lectionary cycle C (the current Continue Reading
The Steubenville School and the Parable of the Pounds — Guest Post by Bob Short (Part 2)
And now to the commentaries and study bibles: The Didache Bible “The Parable of the Pounds emphasizes that the Kingdom of God, being spiritual, dwells in the human heart. Its foundation and expansion rests on generosity and the faith-filled response to his gratuitous infusion of grace received at Baptism. This Continue Reading
The Steubenville School and the Parable of the Pounds — Guest Post by Bob Short (Part 1)
Like many Catholics, my memory of the ministry of Jesus is seen through Matthew’s eyes. For that reason, the daily lectionary is a great surprise and challenge as it works through Luke’s Gospel, as it does at the end of Ordinary Time each year. On the Wednesday before the Solemnity Continue Reading