(VANITY) Which Bible to accompany reading of Catechism?

NULL | Feb. 23, 2004 | Little Ol' Me

[avg_freeper]

Later this year I will begin my conversion to the Catholic Church.

For some background:

My wife was raised Catholic. I was raised Protestant. We were married outside the church. We have been searching for a church in Georgia that meets both of our spiritual needs best. We had tried other denominations of churches. We ended up settling on Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Mission in Dallas Georgia. My wife is more comfortable with the church because of her up-bringing. For me, this church provides a level of communion with God I hadn't been able to obtain before. I really feel at home.

So, I'll be undertaking a long journey soon. I don't understand all the steps yet but I know that I will undergo conversion, adult catechism classes, and my wife and I will need to marry within the church. The process won't start until later this year but I've been given a large tome titled, "CATECHISM of the CATHOLIC CHURCH" second edition.

I am going to start reading this book now as a welcomed respite from my graduate school studies. (Database Structures: not a big fan of this class)

I heard that some Bible translations are missing passages that are included in the text used by the Catholic Church.

So finally, to make a long story short, could anyone direct me to a version of the Bible that would mesh well with the text used by Catholic Church and be helpful in my study of the Catechism.

Thanks ahead of time.

[B Knotts]

In the U.S., the official version (as far as I know) is the New American Bible.

[B Knotts]

Another good one you can use is the Revised Standard Version (Catholic Edition).

[rcath60]

Hi avg_freeper! I am copying and pasting this from http://www.catholicfamilycatalog.com/bsrsv1htm
My favorite Roman Catholic priest is Father Benedict Groeschel, and this is his Bible of choice (as you will see, along with many other learned, authentic Roman Catholics). It is the Revised Standard Version (Catholic version) also know as The Ignatius Bible.

[franky]

God Bless You and may our Lord give you the wisdom to succeed. Your wife is blessed with such a great guy.

[rcath60]

oops! I forgot to past the info. I know you can go to the website, but I would like others to see it, also.

You might really enjoy becoming familiar with Father Groeschel. He was in a nearly fatal accident five or six weeks ago, and through the prayers of faithful people of every faith all over the world and, of course, God's love, he is now back in New York State (his accident was in Florida). I believe you would enjoy reading about him and the hundreds of e-mails he has received since his accident. If so, go to franciscanfriars.com.

Also, might I suggest that you go to the EWTN website. The Eternal Word Television Network. Look for the TV program schedule. Father John Corapi has a regular series called The Catechism of the Catholic Church. He is awesome! I have seen him in person. He has an amazing conversion story. God bless you in your journey to Catholicism.

I am glad to hear you will read the Catechism. You must be in a church that is in union with Rome. We here in the diocese of Albany,New York, have a bishop that does not agree with much of what is written in the Catechism.

[rcath60]

Double Oops!!! Can you believe it, I forgot again. 'Got carried away with other info.

so here is the paste:

"Regarded by many Bible scholars to be the most beautiful, accurate, and clearest modern translation of the Bible in English. Here is the audio version of the New Testament that was chosen by the Holy See for use in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and all official English translations of Church documents. Perfect for serious study and apologetics, the Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition (aka The Ignatius Bible) is also the translation of choice for Dr Scott Hahn, Fr Benedict Groeschel, Fr Mithc Pacwa and a host of others. Read by Mark Taheny. Recommended by Mother Angelica."

[Domestic Church]

The Jerusalem Bible...and the Douay Rheims.

[GirlShortstop]

Revised Standard Version (Catholic Edition).

FWIW, that's the one that I use; I like it.   Just last week I cracked open my copy of the Catechism too.  

avg_freeper, if you don't already do so, checking in on FR religion threads can be a sort of self-assigned "homework" because there are many informative articles, caring, helpful, and knowledgeable people, and best of all that I've found, it'll prompt you to really *think about* and learn more about Catholicism.  btw, I am a "cradle Catholic".  Oh, and one last thing (certainly not least!), Salvation generously devotes her time to a Daily Mass Readings thread that's wonderful too!  FReegards, and prayers for you on your journey.

[clockwise]

But I would stay away from the New Standard Revised.


It's too "inclusive."

[Ohioan from Florida]

I've done a few years of Bible study, and I've looked at all the different versions. The New American Bible is the one that correlates with the readings at Mass the best, I think. However, the Ignatius Bible (the Revised Standard Version) is also nice. Well, they're all nice. The most important thing you can do is get one that is a Catholic edition. That way all the books will be in their proper order. If you get one that just includes the deuterocanonicals and apocrypha (sp? for both), those books will probably be listed in between the Old and New Testaments. God bless you and your wife! I don't think you'll be disappointed!

[Salvation]

**Later this year I will begin my conversion to the Catholic Church.**

Congratulations!

[Salvation]

sandyeggo likes a couple of other Bibles. Pinging her.

[Salvation]

Thanks for the promo! LOL!

[Salvation]

The Daily Mass Reading Commentaries come from the Navarre Bible.

Would you like to be on the ping list?

[formerDem]

Welcome home!

[.45MAN]

I would pick the Douay Rheims first and then the Ignatius Bible.. I have both and they are equally good..