Catholic Journaling Bible (NABRE)

Through a joint venture of the Blessed Is She community and OSV, there will finally be a full Catholic Journaling Bible released later this year, with early shipping occuring in January.  The translation used is the NABRE.   

Description:

The Bible that we have all been waiting for! The first ever, full Catholic Journaling Bible (NAB-RE) includes wide margins with lines for note taking, endnotes and footnotes, an easy to read one column format and hand lettered verses for each book.

“The seed is the word of God.” Luke 8:11

The Bible is 6.25 x 9″. It has an Imprimatur from James A. Hickey, S.T.D., J.C.D., Archbishop of Washington. This Catholic Journaling Bible has no additional reflections. It has only the footnotes and endnotes from the NABRE text.

The Message Canvas Bible

c/o The Message Canvas 

The Message Canvas Bible is a fantastic resource for those interested in purchasing a journaling/coloring bible.  At this time, it is only available in the original The Message translation, minus the deuterocanonicals. I decided to purchase a copy a few months ago.  It is wonderfully produced and the illustrations are so lovingly rendered that the text begs to be interacted with.  I have also come to use The Message translation daily in my prayers and duting times of practicing lectio divina.  I love the fact that it is rendered in such a different way from the majority of other translations.

I have owned a number of journaling bibles over the years, yet I can honestly say that it is this one that has quickly become my favorite.  The one I previously owned was the now out-of-print NRSV Notetakers Bible which included the deuteros.  The fine folks at NavPress have created a helpful website with additional prints and opportunities to show-off one's creativity.  I even printed off one of their prints for Ezekiel 34 and used it for an extended prayer experience for my high school students last week.  It was well received.

Hopefully there will be a full Catholic edition one day.  However, until then, this edition of The Message Canvas Bible will be used often.

Sirach: Catholic Women's Bible Study & Journaling Bible

Description:
I believe any book that begins with the sentence, “Wisdom comes from the Lord,” needs to be read. And not only read, but studied and lingered over. How? Well, that is entirely up to you. You may feel called to journal through the Book of Sirach—old school, pen and paper style. You may feel called to get your art on with the creative process of Bible journaling using various mediums from colored pencils, acrylic paints, washi tape and stickers. Or you may you choose to dig deeper into the Book of Sirach by verse mapping your way through. Either way, this book will encourage you, help you and give you the room you need for whatever journaling style you choose. You can find more Bible journaling resources as well as Prayer journaling resources at TheLittlestWay.com.  You can find it at Amazon here.

Thanks again to Emilia for spotting this one!  She reports that the translation used is the RSV-CE.

Catholic Journaling Bible: Old Testament

Thanks to Emilia for the link!

Catholic Journaling Bible: Old Testament (CPDV)

The team at Drawn to Faith is excited to introduce their first Catholic journaling bible. This new journaling bible is perfect for any Catholic who wants to build a stronger relationship with Christ through creative worship. This bible is printed with a single column and over three inches of margin space for journaling, drawing, hand lettering, and even watercolor! The paper in this bible is five times thicker than standard bible paper, and the large format allows for maximum journaling space.

Product Details:

• All bible verses from the Catholic Bible
• Each book contains a full page illustration perfect for coloring
• Premium matte finish paperback cover design
• Perfect for all coloring & watercolor mediums
• High quality 60 pound paper stock
• Large format 8.5" wide x 11.0" tall pages

Catholic Journaling Bible: New Testament with Psalms & Proverbs (CPDV)

Catholic Journaling Bible: New Testament with Psalms & Proverbs (CPDV)

The team at Drawn to Faith is excited to introduce their first Catholic journaling bible. This new journaling bible is perfect for any Catholic who wants to build a stronger relationship with Christ through creative worship. This bible is printed with a single column and over three inches of margin space for journaling, drawing, hand lettering, and even watercolor! The paper in this bible is five times thicker than standard bible paper, and the large format allows for maximum journaling space.

Product Details:

• -All bible verses from the Catholic Bible
• -Each book contains a full page illustration perfect for coloring
• -Premium matte finish paperback cover design
• -Perfect for all coloring & watercolor mediums
• -High quality 60 pound paper stock
• -Large format 8.5" wide x 11.0" tall pages

I would love to see more of these type of bibles.  I own The Message Canvas Bible which is fantastic!

The Message Canvas Bible

There are numerous journaling Bibles available with the Protestant Canon, however only the out-of-print Oxford NRSV w/apocrypha was ever close enough for a Catholic to like and use.  Yet, I think there is a market for journaling/canvas bibles for Catholics.  This one, from Tyndale, utilizes The Message translation, which if there ever was a perfect bible for journaling or doodling, this would be it.  So, who in the Catholic publishing world will take a chance to create an actual journaling bible in a Catholic edition?  Which translation would work best?

The Message: Canvas Bible is due out in February.  It includes:

Center your heart and mind on the story of God with The Canvas Bible as you color nearly 300 hand-drawn illustrations, including 150 hand-lettered Bible verses.

Using The Message’s creative language and vivid metaphors, your imagination will be bursting with ideas for crafting, coloring, and drawing. Meditate on the very words of Scripture, and hear God’s voice speaking to your heart.

• * Make this Bible one of a kind by adding your own beauty and style.
• * Fill the extra space with your own illustrations and prayers.
• * Immerse yourself in the words of Scripture.
• * Decorate this Bible as a gift for someone you love.
• * Slow down as you color and enjoy a more relaxed pace.

Let the story of God paint the canvas of your imagination!