Our Lady of Grace Bookstore has a wide range of over 80 versions of Catholic Bibles, with those for children, First Communicants, those making their Confirmation, young adults, those new to reading the Bible, and in-depth study editions.
Because we carry such a wide selection of Catholic Bibles, we compiled a Comparison Guide of the different translations and versions. We hope the following guidelines will help you narrow your choices.
All the Scripture versions we carry are approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops or another country’s conference.
Click here for the Comparison Guide of the Bible versions we carry. We do not claim to have the definitive word on the various translations; much is up to individual preference.
The Most Popular Translations:
1. The New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) is the basis for the lectionary. Some people consider it a good version for beginning Scripture readers. It is useful as a study Bible because of its many notes. It uses inclusive—that is, gender-neutral—language in many places.
2. The Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE) is considered one of the most accurate translations into English of the original texts. It served as the basis for the scriptural text in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and is used in official Church pronouncements. It has very few notes in its basic form, but there are many study Bibles that incorporate it.
Besides checking out this Bible Comparison Guide, ask yourself these questions to help you make an informed decision about choosing a Bible:
1. Where am I in my understanding of Scripture? Am I a beginner, or am I looking for in-depth study? Bibles vary in explanatory helps, such as footnotes, book introductions, maps, and word studies.
2. Am I an older or younger reader? Small, medium, and large font sizes are available.
3. Do I want additional prayer helps? Some include meditations and other devotional features.
4. How much do I want to spend? Paper or soft covers are less expensive than hardcover or leather-bound versions. The multivolume Navarre, with its extensive study and inspirational material, is a significant investment.
It can be helpful to have more than one version in your home so you can compare wordings and notes for a wealth of insight. We encourage you to stop in and take a look!
Bibles
Catholic Men's Bible
NABRE Translation - Paperback - Our Sunday Visitor
"No Bible no breakfast, no Bible no bed!"-- Fr. Larry Richards
Well known preacher, teacher, and author Fr. Larry Richards has the God-given gift of being able to meet men right where they are, and his no-holds-barred approach has helped millions draw closer to God and more fully live out their Catholic faith.
Now for the first time, Our Sunday Visitor has combined the trusted NABRE version of the Catholic Bible with the teachings, wisdom, and instruction of Fr. Larry Richards in the Catholic Men's Bible, NABRE.
In 88 inserts, you will be challenged, enlightened, and even amused with topics like:
- The Most Important Question
- The Key to Manhood
- God Has a Plan for Your Life
- Men Strengthen Men
- Sex is Holy
- The Courage to Be a Man
- What a Good Man is Like
- Just Do It!
The combination of Holy Scripture with Fr. Larry's instructional selections gives you a new and easy way to become the man God intended you to be by incorporating Bible study into your daily life - before breakfast, before bed, or any time during the day!
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The New Catholic Answer Bible
NAB Translation
No book in the history of the world has wielded as much influence on humankind as the Holy Bible!
What makes The New Catholic Answer Bible so unique are the answers to questions about Catholic beliefs and practices and their foundation in Scripture. From Where Did the Bible Come From? Are the Seven Sacraments in the Bible? Are Catholics "Born Again"? Why Do Catholic Bibles Have Seventy-three Books? These eighty-eight diverse topics answer tough questions Catholics are asked!
The New Catholic Answer Bible is perfect for those who want to:
Learn more about the Catholic Faith
Increase their knowledge of Scripture and deepen their appreciation for it
Better respond when others ask them about the Catholic Church and its teachings
The New Catholic Answer Bible is a wonderful gift for a family member or friend who is in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) or has recently joined the Church.
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The Holy Bible RSV Catholic Red Letter Edition - Burgundy Imitation Leather
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Jesus Calling Bible Storybook
Nothing in heaven or on earth can stop Me from loving you.
Jesus is calling out to our hearts, and you can hear His voice in every story in the Bible. These carefully selected stories are paired with new children's devotions from Sarah Young and will help young hearts understand God's grand plan to send His Son, Jesus, to save His children and prepare a place for us in heaven.
Bestselling author Sarah Young has touched millions of lives through her devotionals based on Scripture and written as though Jesus is speaking directly to the reader. This book will lead God's children, young and old, to talk to Jesus through prayer and to listen to His voice speaking love to their hearts.
Meets national education standards.
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Youcat Bible Study
The newest title in the internationally best-selling "YOUCAT" series for youth and young adults, this outstanding Bible features the creative elements of the best-selling YOUCAT youth catechism and the DOCAT social teaching handbook.
It's filled with engaging photos, clever and fun illustrations by YOUCAT's award-winning designer, insightful sidebar quotes from great thinkers, Catholic saints and leaders, past and present, and young people living their faith today. It includes helpful introductions to the books of the Bible and short, easy-to-understand commentaries by some of today's top Bible teachers. Plus, an index of biblical names, terms, and topics.
Based on the popular Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition of the Ignatius Bible, the YOUCAT Bible carefully abridges the biblical text to help young people to follow the "story" of the Bible. It also includes a special preface by Pope Francis.
"You are holding something divine in your hands ... A book through which God speaks."
-- Pope Francis, from the preface to the YOUCAT Bible
A superb book for high school classes, for regular faith-formation, for youth ministry and for young adult discussion.
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B-Breakthrough GNT Hardbound (Good News)
Using the Good News translation, Breakthrough! The Bible for Young Catholics was created for young people leaving childhood and entering adolescence. Its 10 special features were created to help make the Bible easier for young people to read and understand.
They will learn about the great people of the Bible, and will see how God has been breaking through in human history and connecting with humanity for thousands of years. Most important, they will discover, in the Bible, how God's messages to key people of faith have meaning for life today.
This New Edition Features:
New inserts that focus on Catholic Prayers and Catholic Teachings Updated Pray It! Study It! Live It! articles that help young people apply the lessons of the Bible to their lives New streamlined navigation that enables young people to find passages quickly and easily
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99 Astonishing Cities and Civilizations Found in the Bible
99 Astonishing Cities and Civilizations Found in the Bible presents visual connections with biblical narratives:
--Scale the Tower of Babel
--Descend into the Valley of Dry Bones
--Row the Red Sea
--Marvel at the Mount of Olives
--Travel across the Plains to Petra
Illuminating and informative articles help you learn about real places mentioned in the Bible. Whether you're an arm-chair explorer or a seasoned world-traveler, you are sure to learn something new in these pages. 99 Astonishing Cities and Civilizations Found in the Bible is filled with captivating 4-color photographs, powerful renderings, and other rich images to highlight the stories of remarkable geographic locations found within the Bible
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Action Bible: New Testament: God's Redemptive Story
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B-Arabic Bible-Today's Arabic Version
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B-Breakthrough GNT (Good News version)
Using the Good News translation, Breakthrough! The Bible for Young Catholics was created for young people leaving childhood and entering adolescence. Its 10 special features were created to help make the Bible easier for young people to read and understand.
They will learn about the great people of the Bible, and will see how God has been breaking through in human history and connecting with humanity for thousands of years. Most important, they will discover, in the Bible, how God's messages to key people of faith have meaning for life today.
This New Edition Features:
New inserts that focus on Catholic Prayers and Catholic Teachings Updated Pray It! Study It! Live It! articles that help young people apply the lessons of the Bible to their lives New streamlined navigation that enables young people to find passages quickly and easily
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B-Breakthrough NABRE for Young Catholics (Revised)
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B-Didache Bible NABRE (Hardbound) w/NABRE footnotes & catechism commentary
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B-ESV-The Augustine Bible, Catholic Edition
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B-ESV-The Augustine Bible, Catholic Edition
The Augustine Bible features a beautiful foil-stamped slipcase and a durable matte cover to ensure that you can use and treasure this Bible for years to come. Printed in Italy, The Augustine Bible features the English Standard Version® Catholic Edition translation, which some consider to be the best available English translation of the Bible.
Special Features:
◊ Smyth sewn with foil stamping under anti-scuff matte lamination.
◊ Encased in a rigid Wibalin® slipcase with foil stamping.
◊ 1,232 pages, plus 8 - page, full-color map
◊ Font is called Lexicon – Regular. The size is 8.68/10.42
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B-Gift Bible: Nabre (Revised)
A birthday
A wedding
A Confirmation
A graduation
A First Communion
A new convert
Or "just because"
this beautiful gift edition of the New American Bible, Revised Edition, includes the complete Old and New Testaments.
The full-size (6" x 9") is designed in an in an easy-to-read, 9.75 font. The rich beige, simulated leather cover features chocolate brown embossed accents. The soft, simulated leather cover sets it apart from other gift Bibles. The corners have been rounded and the edges are gilded adding to the elegance of this Bible. Customers will be able to touch the cover through the carefully designed cut-out in the front of the accompanying gift box. The inside pages are formatted to allow for tabbing.
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B-GNT Catholic Bible (Latin Vulgate Order)
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B-GNT Catholic Children's Bible (Revised)
The first-ever Catholic Children’s Bible is now better than ever! This complete Bible inspires and empowers children to read, understand, and love the Word of God, in a revised edition.
With new, easy-to-follow Reading Plans and colorful stickers, the stories of our Catholic faith come alive with vivid, awe-inspiring artwork, larger text, and design features that not only enhance comprehension but create enjoyment.
- Reading Plans with stickers guide children through themes like Great Stories of Faith, the Miracles of Jesus, Following Jesus, and The Mass
- Children will know and understand God’s saving plan, revealed through 125 Feature Story spreads highlighting key Bible passages.
- Understand It! sections enable children to comprehend central themes by using child-friendly backgrounds and commentary.
- Live It! instructions encourage children to apply the meaning of each story to their lives through engaging activities and prayers.
- Tell It! frames help children to retain and comprehend the passage by having them retell the story in their own words.
- Vibrant illustrations immediately engage children and allow them to “dive in” to Scripture and become immersed in the stories.
- Intentional navigational and design elements such as fonts built for early readers, increased line spacing, bold vocabulary words, colorized text, and column dividers help to make this a Bible children can easily navigate and read on their own.
- Publisher: Saint Mary's Press
Translation: Good News Translation
Copyright: Jan. 8, 2018
Format: Paperback
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B-GNT Pew Bible (Catholic)
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B-Good News Bible Catholic Youth Stained glass look cover
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B-NAB brown duotone
The Personal-Size Gift Edition of the St. Joseph New American (Catholic) Bible from Catholic Book Publishing includes the complete Old and New Testaments in compact, easy-to-read type. Many helpful aids for easy Bible reading include a valuable Bible Dictionary, self-explanatory maps, a doctrinal Bible Index, complete footnotes and cross-references, and 32 full-color illustrations. Also contains 4-page presentation pages and an 8-page Family Record. The Personal-Size Gift Edition of the St. Joseph New American (Catholic) Bible from Catholic Book Publishing will make a cherished gift. Convenient, compact size (4-1/2\ x 6-1/2\), brown duotone imitation leather cover, gift-boxed.
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B-NAB Noah's Ark Bible
This colorful children's Bible with a Noah's Ark theme is easy to read. It features 16 full-color Bible story pictures by artist Nancy Munger.
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B-NAB RE-First Communion Bible NAVY w/Gold lettering
This distinctive gift edition of the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE) features an illuminating section that includes the prayers of the Rosary as well as the Scripture verses that relate to all 20 Mysteries; a concise explanation of the seven Sacraments; helpful charts that provide Jesus\' miracles and parables in chronological order; and self-explaining New Testament maps. A lovely commemorative Presentation Page, classic gold-stamped navy blue flexible cover, durable binding, and gilded edges complete this most meaningful First Communion gift for a special recipient.
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B-NAB RE-First Communion Bible WHT (NO die cut tabs)
This distinctive gift edition of the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE) features an illuminating section that includes the prayers of the Rosary as well as the Scripture verses that relate to all 20 Mysteries; a concise explanation of the seven Sacraments; helpful charts that provide Jesus\' miracles and parables in chronological order; and self-explaining New Testament maps. A lovely commemorative Presentation Page, classic gold-stamped white flexible cover, durable binding, and gilded edges complete this most meaningful First Communion gift for a special recipient.
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B-NAB St Joseph Confirmation Edition
Supple material, blind embossing, foil stamping, precise stitching, and decorative gilding combine to provide an exquisite and unique package for the Word of God. The distinctive features of our St. Joseph Editions, including new maps and Confirmation Record, complete this handsome gift.
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B-NAB St Joseph Giant Print (Revised)
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B-NAB-Catholic Student Bible Red paperback
Affordable edition of the New American Bible translation with features designed especially for students.
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B-NAB-Saint Joseph Bible Large Type
This fine Full-Size Gift Edition of the St. Joseph New American (Catholic) Bible from Catholic Book Publishing contains the complete Old and New Testaments in large, easy-to-read type. The many helpful aids for easy Bible reading include self-explanatory maps, a valuable Bible Dictionary, over 70 photographs, and a colorful 8-page Family Record. The Full-Size (6-1/2\ x 9-1/4\) Gift Edition St. Joseph New American Bible will surely be a gift that is remembered and treasured. Bound in flexible red imitation leather cover and gift boxed.
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B-NAB-Saint Joseph Bible Medium Red Bonded Leather
The Medium-Size Deluxe Gift Edition of the St. Joseph New American (Catholic) Bible from Catholic Book Publishing includes the complete Old and New Testaments in easy-to-read type. Many helpful aids for easy Bible reading include a valuable Bible Dictionary, self-explanatory maps, a doctrinal Bible Index, complete footnotes and cross-references, and over 30 full-color illustrations. Four-page presentation pages, 8-page Family Record, full-color Rosary and Stations, and handy edge-marking index. The Medium-Size Deluxe Gift Edition of the St. Joseph New American (Catholic) Bible from Catholic Book Publishing will make a cherished and handsome gift. Convenient size (5-1/2 x 8 1/8), flexible gold-stamped red bonded leather cover, gilded page edging, gift-boxed.
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B-NAB-Saint Joseph Bible Medium Size
The Medium-Size Gift Edition of the St. Joseph New American (Catholic) Bible from Catholic Book Publishing includes the complete Old and New Testaments in easy-to-read type. Many helpful aids for easy Bible reading include a valuable Bible Dictionary, self-explanatory maps, a doctrinal Bible Index, complete footnotes and cross-references, and over 30 full-color illustrations. Also contains 4-page presentation pages, 8-page Family Record, full-color Rosary and Stations, and handy edge-marking index. The Medium-Size Gift Edition of the St. Joseph New American (Catholic) Bible from Catholic Book Publishing will make a cherished gift. Convenient size (5-1/2 x 8 1/8), flexible brown imitation leather cover, gift-boxed.
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B-NAB-Saint Joseph Bible Medium Size NAB
The Medium-Size Gift Edition of the St. Joseph New American (Catholic) Bible from Catholic Book Publishing includes the complete Old and New Testaments in easy-to-read type. Many helpful aids for easy Bible reading include a valuable Bible Dictionary, self-explanatory maps, a doctrinal Bible Index, complete footnotes and cross-references, and over 30 full-color illustrations. Also contains 4-page presentation pages, 8-page Family Record, full-color Rosary and Stations, and handy edge-marking index. The Medium-Size Gift Edition of the St. Joseph New American (Catholic) Bible from Catholic Book Publishing will make a cherished gift. Convenient size (5-1/2 x 8 1/8), flexible white imitation leather cover, gift-boxed.
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B-NAB-Saint Joseph Burgundy - Large Type
This St. Joseph New American (Catholic) Bible includes the complete Old and New Testaments in large, easy-to-read type. Contains 90 full-color illustrations, more than 70 photographs, an elegant presentation page, self-explanatory maps, a valuable Bible Dictionary, an 8-page family record, and the Rosary and Stations of the Cross in full color. In burgundy leather binding with gold page edging and a colorful ribbon marker, this exquisite, gift-boxed edition of the St. Joseph New American Bible makes a beautiful gift for weddings, RCIA candidates, or any occasion. Durable and attractive, the St. Joseph New American Bible from Catholic Book Publishing will stimulate the whole family to participate in daily reading and study of God\'s Word for many years. Available in black, white, brown, and burgundy bonded leather.
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B-NAB-Saint Joseph Large Print BLK
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