Catholics: When did you last read the Bible?

[Michael96]

I have Catholic Bibles but for daily reading I prefer the New Living Translation One Year Bible.

 

[djrakowski]

I have Catholic Bibles but for daily reading I prefer the New Living Translation One Year Bible.

You may appreciate “My Daily Catholic Bible,” which uses the RSV-Catholic Edition instead of the NLT, which is a Protestant translation. I looked into the one you’re using, but didn’t like that the deuteros were relegated to a section in the back, rather than integrated into the daily New and Old Testament readings.

 

[Michael96]

Thanks dj

I do have the RSV (not the one year version), but I prefer the NLT for daily reading because of the easy-reading prose style.

I’m not aware of any specific concerns around the NLT but I’d appreciate it if anyone knows of any parts they feel are contrary to Catholic doctrine.

 

[Apryl]

Thanks dj

I do have the RSV (not the one year version), but I prefer the NLT for daily reading because of the easy-reading prose style.

I’m not aware of any specific concerns around the NLT but I’d appreciate it if anyone knows of any parts they feel are contrary to Catholic doctrine.

I’m not sure what NLT stands for: but after/during the reformation, there were several books (and chapters and verses) from the Bible that were removed because they supported the idea of intercessory prayers, and something else that I can’t recall - - that are today considered ‘Catholic ideals’.

Any Bible that is published today in the USA that is not published as a Catholic Bible, don’t expect to find those things in that Bible.

Because it doesn’t teach Catholicism, it’s contrary to Catholic Doctrine.

(I hate being forgetful. If I remember what the other BIG issue is, I’m edit my post)

 

[djrakowski]

Thanks dj

I do have the RSV (not the one year version), but I prefer the NLT for daily reading because of the easy-reading prose style.

I’m not aware of any specific concerns around the NLT but I’d appreciate it if anyone knows of any parts they feel are contrary to Catholic doctrine.

No problem. I actually purchased the NLT that you’re using for a co-worker for the same reason you’re using it, and further, it’s translated in a manner that’s accessible to people who aren’t experienced in Bible study.

I have a full copy of the NLT Catholic Edition, and I actually find it quite an enjoyable read. All the books are where they’re supposed to be, and some passages are translated in a manner that’s quite friendly to Catholicism (unlike the NIV, for example, which seems to intentionally mangle the translation of the word “tradition” in order to avoid any positive usage of the term in the New Testament).

I’m not sure what NLT stands for: but after/during the reformation, there were several books (and chapters and verses) from the Bible that were removed because they supported the idea of intercessory prayers, and something else that I can’t recall - - that are today considered ‘Catholic ideals’.

Any Bible that is published today in the USA that is not published as a Catholic Bible, don’t expect to find those things in that Bible.

Because it doesn’t teach Catholicism, it’s contrary to Catholic Doctrine.

(I hate being forgetful. If I remember what the other BIG issue is, I’m edit my post)

Apryl, all the books are present in Michael’s NLT, and all the verses are there. I’ve found no key passages that were translated in a way that would cause problems for Catholics. It seems to me, upon casual reading, to be a suitable Bible, but it isn’t approved by any Church authority.

 

[Michael96]

Hi Apryl

NLT is the New Living Translation

The term “Catholic Bible” is something I’ve heard on Catholic Answers and seems to be something specific to the US. In the UK we might have “Catholic editions” of a bible but we don’t call some Bibles “Catholic Bibles” and others not.

Some Bibles obviously don’t have the deuterocanonical books or they may collect them together at the back as the Apocrypha. Interestingly our Church choses to place the NIV in the pews even though it doesn’t have the deuterocanonical books. The NLT doesn’t have the deuterocanonical books but we have the RSV, NRSV and the NJB which all do (and then we have the GNB, NLT, NIV and The Message which don’t).

I know some people have problems with the NIV and the GNB for using a stronger language against homosexuality than the original Hebrew and Greek manuscripts may justify (describing an act as “homosexual sex” rather than literally translating it as men lying together, which could have other meanings); but I haven’t heard any objections to the NLT. I know some people also feel the NIV is (mis)translated to make the prefigurations of Christ in the OT appear clearer whereas the RSV is criticised for under-playing the prefigurations of Christ in the OT (and of course translating Isaiah 7:14 as a “young woman” rather than as a “virgin”).

I find it useful to compare versions, that can often highlight when an area of text needs a bit more research (though I am no language scholar).

 

[Michael96]

Ah, threads crossed djrakowski. Tx for your reply.

 

[Apryl]

Apryl, all the books are present in Michael’s NLT, and all the verses are there. I’ve found no key passages that were translated in a way that would cause problems for Catholics. It seems to me, upon casual reading, to be a suitable Bible, but it isn’t approved by any Church authority.

This goes into my ‘learn something new’ pile.

I didn’t know that modern bibles that did not say ‘Catholic’ contained all the books. I guess I’m just used to ASKING for the Catholic edition. Still, I like having more than one translation, just because I find English to be sometimes so confusing:blush:

 

[lak611]

I’m a very devout Catholic that wishes more Catholics had CATHOLIC Bibles… but I still find that I prefer the KJV, and the Modern KJV translations. I like the language and the way the words flow.

What I don’t like is when books, chapters, verses, and words are missing!

When is the one responsible for those missing books going to be brought forward so we can tar and feather him???

I have a KJV from Cambridge that has all the books.

 

[Pixie_Dust]

I’m a very devout Catholic that wishes more Catholics had CATHOLIC Bibles… but I still find that I prefer the KJV, and the Modern KJV translations. I like the language and the way the words flow.

What I don’t like is when books, chapters, verses, and words are missing!

When is the one responsible for those missing books going to be brought forward so we can tar and feather him???

Have you looked at the Douay-Rheims? Same language “feel” as the KJV and Catholic to boot!

 

[Apryl]

I have a KJV from Cambridge that has all the books.

Which is pretty much the point I was making, although I was obscure.

The King James Version of the Bible was originally inclusive of ALL the Canonical Books (including the Deuterocanonical Books).

It was AFTER the authorization of the KJV that books were removed in defiance to the Catholic Church, and to support non-Catholic ideals.

Five hundred years ago, ALL the Bibles contained ALL the books.

Today, however, it is not easy for one to go into a store and buy a KJV, or pretty much any other Bible that’s not listed as ‘Catholic’ and get all the books.

Which, fortunately, isn’t a huge deal, since most of what we need to show the validity of our church, and to teach our members, children, and selves, about God, is simply reinforced in the books that are often removed.

There are two big ideals in the Catholic Bible that are not usually shown in Protestant Bibles, and one of those in the power of Intercessory Prayers (I’ll be gld when I can remember the second thing)

 

[tobinatorstark]

I try to read daily. I have been a cradle catholic. Most of my dad’s ancestors were catholic. My Grandfather, Grandmother and Uncle seperated from the church in 1972. I own a number of Bibles

Douay-Rheims /Challanor Revision/Flexcover
New American Bible / St. Joseph Large Type Edition/ Red imitation Leather
New American / St. Joseph Medium Size Edition / Paperback
The Jerusalem Bible / Reader’s Edition NT / Paperback
The King James Bible / World / Black imitation leather
Thompson Chain Reference Bible - King James Version / Study Bible / Browm Flexcover
NIV /NT / Paperback

The Douay-Rheims in my favorite and I use it in my personal readings and quote from it at many places. I use the New American St. Joseph Medium Edition at my Christ Renews his Parish meetings. The Thompson Chain Reference Bible was actually my grandfathers and was given to me by my grandmother last year. I also use the following books in addition to the Bible

Marian Children’s Missal / 1958 Mass of Pope John XXIII
Blessed Trinity Missal
The Catholic Book of Prayers / Brown Vinyl

I hope to get the Biblia Sacra Vulagata (Latin Vulgate) and the protestant Geneva Bible (1560 or 1599 facsimile). I have also used the Catechism of the Catholic Church for many references, even though I don’t own it, I borrow from a local church library.

 

[bcuster]

RSV-Catholic
New American Bible (2)
Jerusalem Bible

 

[Church_Militant]

Excellent post guys! I love seeing how many of us are so much involved in reading the Bible.

I think it’s important that we all spend time in God’s Word and this thread is one way to help disabuse those n-Cs/a-Cs of their often repeated allegation that 1. Catholics are forbidden to read the Bible for themselves, and 2. that Catholics are Biblically ignorant.

[SIGN]Way to go guys![/SIGN]

 

[Charles07]

I own and read daily (though not all translations daily)

Douay-Rheims
NAB

For apologetic reference

KJV
NIV
Reina-Valera, Antigua

Holy Scripture, read in its entirety (in context) is what compelled me to become Catholic.

 

[ragincajunjoe]

This is to offer some statistical response to an a-C who asserts:The Poll is multiple choice and public. Please feel free to post as to your Bible reading and any other responses you might feel are relevent.

I’ll start. I own several (over 10 I’m sure) Bibles in various editions and translations. My personal reading is done mostly from either the Douay-Rheims Version or the new RSV-CE 2nd Edition but I will refer to others if I feel the need, which is rare. Only a few are non-Catholic versions because I consider them incomplete without all 73 books. For personal study, I would not use a non-Catholic Bible.

I read some of the Bible every single day, and I often look up the Mass readings before I go to Mass and (since I don’t own a Missal [yet]) print them to take with me to daily Mass when I can go. I often carry my Bible with me to Mass or Eucharistic Adoration just because…

Pax Domini sit semper Vobiscum,

Well, I read it daily via the Liturgy of the Hours and Mass when I make it. I also read from my Navarre Bible Commentary as often as possible, though i am currently reading several things, so I don’t do that that often.

I am a convert.

I own several copies of the Bible (both Protestant and Catholic):

Protestant versions: NIV and NLT (there’s also a Catholic edition of the NLT, but I don’t own it …)
Catholic Versions: NAB - (The New Catholic Answer Bible and Catholic Youth Bible … both of which use the text of the NAB), Ignatius Press RSV 2nd Catholic Edition, Navarre Bible (a combination of RSV-2CE, New Vulgate, and commentary)

I do not own a DR, because I have no desire to read from it. Sometimes I may need for Bible study … but I can access it online then.

I think I answered everything

 

[RosaryGirl_777]

I’m a Catholic convert was raised Protestant. For years I read The Bible very day, but since my Daddy passed away I haven’t been reading the Bible daily. (I’m trying to start reading the Bible daily again though) I own three Protestant Bible translations, NKJV, NIV,KJV, (the NKJV is my favorite Protestant Bible) I own 1 Catholic Bible the NAB, just ordered the RSV-CE it should be in the mail soon. The Bible I use most is my NAB its easy to read & its a Catholic Bible.

Pax

P.s I like the idea of looking up the readings from Mass thats a good idea. (Hearing the readings at Mass & reading them on your own would help you to remember the readings & their message better) I may start doing this as well.

 

[gentlefaith]

LDS scriptures… a reference when talking with the LDS

Life Application NIV, first bible after leaving the LDS church

Today’s English Version (precious moments bible) found in a second hand store, my first catholic bible.

the orthodox study bible NT and Psalms only

New American Bible Catholic study bible

Catholic small group bible New american bible

St. Joseph edition, new american bible

i read the bible nearly every day

 

[ragincajunjoe]

Well, I read it daily via the Liturgy of the Hours and Mass when I make it. I also read from my Navarre Bible Commentary as often as possible, though i am currently reading several things, so I don’t do that that often.

I am a convert.

I own several copies of the Bible (both Protestant and Catholic):

Protestant versions: NIV and NLT (there’s also a Catholic edition of the NLT, but I don’t own it …)
Catholic Versions: NAB - (The New Catholic Answer Bible and Catholic Youth Bible … both of which use the text of the NAB), Ignatius Press RSV 2nd Catholic Edition, Navarre Bible (a combination of RSV-2CE, New Vulgate, and commentary)

I do not own a DR, because I have no desire to read from it. Sometimes I may need for Bible study … but I can access it online then.

I think I answered everything

Oh … I forgot my St. Joseph Breviary (which I use for the Liturgy of the Hours) and my Vatican II Sunday and Weekday Missals.

 

[iaskquestions]

I read the NRSV Bible, almost daily. I also have the NIV and the Good News Bible.