Pope Francis has said of the Bible, “Take it, carry it with you and read it every day: It is Jesus himself speaking to you in it!”*

The beautifully designed journal edition of the Catholic Bible is perfect for anyone who wants to interact more deeply with the Scriptures through notetaking, art journaling, or hand-copying favorite verses. With its extra wide margins and thick, opaque Bible paper, this special edition of the Scriptures invites you to keep record of your interactions with the Word of God.

About the NRSV: Renowned for its balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV is a trustworthy translation appropriate for personal spiritual formation and in the academy. This Catholic Edition of the NRSV bears the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church, and is approved for private use and study by the Catholic faithful.

Features include:

• Complete Catholic Bible, including the Deuterocanonical books
• Extra-wide margins for taking notes, recording your thoughts and questions, or art journaling
• Thick, opaque Bible paper creates a high contrast with the black text, improving readability and limiting bleed through when note taking
• Introductions to every book of the Bible
• Durable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk
• Exceptionally readable 9-point print size
• Exclusive NRSV Comfort Print® typeface
• Anglicized text
• Official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church

* Angelus, St. Peter’s Square, April 6, 2014 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used by permission.