Catholic Bibles: Diego Caloca

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

My NRSV w/ Apocrypha Compact Rebind

Over the years, I have had a few bibles rebound by the fine people at Leonard's. Each time, I have always been extremely satisfied with the finished project. This time around, I decided to try someone else, upon recommendation from a friend. So, I connected with Diego Caloca, who is new to this industry. According to Diego, he desires to begin a "Bible rebinding ministry that I believe the LORD has put on my heart. I would love to give my spare time to my brothers and sisters all over the USA." Sounded good to me!

So, I sent Diego a brand new HarperOne NRSV w/Apocrypha compact edition. I love the portability of this bible. Also, it is very easy to read from, even though it is a compact. Also, it is smyth-sewn, which is an important element of any rebind. Diego was able to complete the project in about 3 weeks and I couldn't be happier with the results. The formerly bonded leather bible with one blue ribbon, now is covered in lambskin leather, with a lamb cover liner, and lamb end pages. The blue ribbon has been removed and replaced with two higher quality brown ones. This is also the first Bible that I have had with a yapp. On the spine are blind imprinted "Holy Bible", "NRSV", and my initials "TPM".

I have included some pictures below. Let me know if you have any questions.

Prayer of Thomas Merton

My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always, though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.