Yes, and better than the Douay-Rheims, IMHO. In that version Mt. 16:25-26 creates confusion, translating the Greek term psuche as life in verse 25 and then as soul in verse 26. But I understand that the new version is going to correct that mistake. I keep track of little things like that :-)
I have been attempting to follow your posts and your experiences falling away from the Church, so thank you for that.
There is much more to it than what I posted, a lot more. I was tutored by Father Stark of St. Michaels church for two years to enter the priesthood, even to visiting the seminary for a week to see how it runs. Interesting, but not for me. Father Stark was a terrific man, and we had many excellent conversations about what the Bible says versus what the church told us to believe. I will miss him. He was very open and honest with me as to the beliefs we were supposed to hold - and said that I should just let the holy Spirit lead me in that. I did, and within a few years was investigating all the various denomination in Christianity and non-Christian religions. It was quite a deep investigation - long, 7 years! I continued my studies and became convinced that there were too many rules and regulation in the Catholic church that were not really part of Christianity. I found that the truth really sets one free to live a life following what is revealed in the Scriptures - it's, to me, a way of life, not a religion.
I know that's hard to understand, but truth is truth, no matter where one finds it. One just has to look without colored glasses, i.e., without a bias.
Thank you for your interest. God bless you and I hope you continue to examine what you believe and why.
PRAISE GOD FOR YOUR TENACITY.
PRAISE GOD FOR HIS FAITHFULNESS TO YOU IN THAT PROCESS.
PRAISE GOD FOR YOUR INTEGRITY TO FACE AND FOLLOW GOD’S TRUTH.