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 note-taking, 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, with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church. Extra wide margins for taking notes, recording your thoughts and questions, or art journalingThick, opaque Bible paperIntroductions to every book of the BibleDurable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your deskExceptionally readable 9-point print size in the exclusive NRSV Comfort Print® typefaceAnglicized text * Angelus, St. Peter’s Square, April 6, 2014 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used by permission. Show Less