BIBLE VERSES: Readings From The Bible, That Have Inspired Me.
Tatum Cartwright
Blessings to you and your family... these verses were exactly what I was looking for compiled in one place. May God's ear be toward your family and He hear each of these prayers and promises and multiply the blessings to your family.
This is so warm. I get decision tomorrow. Make Jesus Hand it to me, here on Earth, first. Please Pray that the ladies give me the apartment I gave fifty dollars for fee, to? We are homeless. It's like Jesus To Show up, big time! In the least of, times! Amen soh
"Biblical" refers to anything related to the Bible, which is a collection of sacred texts in Christianity. It is divided into the Old Testament, which contains religious writings from before the birth of Jesus Christ, and the New Testament, which focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus and the early Christian church.
The Bible is considered a foundational text for Christianity and is also significant in Judaism, as the Old Testament forms the core of the Hebrew Bible. It contains various forms of literature including history, poetry, prophecy, law, and teachings.
Loved this write up. It inspired me to do the same in my home. I used some of these verses to put over my bedroom door, front door and home office. It makes me feel safe and closer to the Lord.
Thank You!
I loved your post on using Bible verses to bless your home! It's such a meaningful way to create a space that reflects your faith and values. I especially appreciated your tip about choosing verses that have special meaning to your family.
One question I have is: how do you handle verses that are beautiful but maybe a bit too long to write on a wall? Have you ever gotten creative with displaying longer verses, like maybe breaking them up into sections or using decorative lettering?
I'm also curious to know if you've seen any specific ways that using Bible verses in your home has impacted your family life. Thanks for sharing your inspiring ideas!
The original version of the New American Bible (NAB) was published in 1970. The translation of the New Testament was revised and published in 1986. The translation of the Book of Psalms (the Psalter) was revised in 1991. A revision of the translation of the Old Testament, including the Psalter, was published in March 2011. This version is called the New American Bible Revised Edition ("NABRE").
Besides the various editions of the translation, many different publishers have produced editions of the NAB. Each publisher has added material, such as photographs, maps, devotions and prayers, and reference matter to the biblical text.
Catholic and Protestant Bibles both include 27 books in the New Testament. Protestant Bibles have only 39 books in the Old Testament, however, while Catholic Bibles have 46. The seven books included in Catholic Bibles are Tobit, Judith, 1 and 2 Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach, and Baruch. Catholic Bibles also include sections in the Books of Esther and Daniel which are not found in Protestant Bibles. These books are called the deuterocanonical books. The Catholic Church believes these books to be inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Readings from Scripture are part of every Mass. At least two readings (3 on Sundays and solemnities), one always from the Gospels, make up the Liturgy of the Word. In addition, a psalm or canticle is sung.
For ease, these readings are typically read from a Lectionary, which includes the sections of the Bible to be read on a given day.
A Lectionary provides the readings and the responsorial psalm assigned for each Mass of the year (Sundays, weekdays, and special occasions). The readings are divided by the day or the theme (baptism, marriage, vocations, etc.) rather than according to the books of the Bible. Introductions and conclusions have been added to each reading. Not all of the Bible is included in the Lectionary.
Individual readings in the Lectionary are called pericopes, from a Greek word meaning a "section" or "cutting." Because the Mass readings are only portions of a book or chapter, introductory phrases, called incipits, are often added to begin the Lectionary reading, for example, "In those days," "Jesus said to his disciples," etc.
No one owns the copyright on the Bible itself. Rather, the copyright is held on particular translations or editions of the Bible. The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) owns the copyright on the New American Bible translation. Some versions of the Bible, such as the King James Version (not the New King James Version) are in the public domain due to age.
The copyright allows the owner to protect the integrity of the text so that individuals may not introduce changes without permission. Royalty fees earned by licensing the text to companies who publish and sell Bibles help to provide funds for Scripture scholarship and other educational needs.
The Lectionary is arranged in two cycles, one for Sundays and one for weekdays.
The Sunday cycle is divided into three years, labeled A, B, and C. 2017 is Year A. 2018 is Year B, 2019 is Year C, etc. In Year A, we read mostly from the Gospel of Matthew. In Year B, we read the Gospel of Mark and chapter 6 of the Gospel of John. In Year C, we read the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of John is read during Lent and the Easter season in all three years. The first reading, usually from the Old Testament, reflects important themes from the Gospel reading. The second reading is usually from one of the epistles, a letter written to an early church community. These letters are read semi-continuously. Each Sunday, we pick up close to where we left off the Sunday before, though some passages are never read.
The weekday cycle is divided into two years, Year I and Year II. Year I is read in odd-numbered years (2017, 2019, etc.) and Year II is used in even-numbered years (2018, 2020, etc.) The Gospels for both years are the same. During the year, the Gospels are read semi-continuously, beginning with Mark, then moving on to Matthew and Luke. The Gospel of John is read during Christmas, Lent, and the Easter season. For Advent, Christmas, and Lent, readings are chosen that are appropriate to the season. The first reading on weekdays may be taken from the Old or the New Testament. Typically, a single book is read semi-continuously (though some passages are not read) until it is finished and then a new book is started.
The year of the cycle does not change on January 1st, but on the 1st Sunday of Advent (usually late November/early December) which is the beginning of the liturgical year. The liturgical year 2018 will begin on December 3, 2017 and end on December 1, 2018.
In addition to the Sunday and weekday cycles, the Lectionary provides readings for feasts of the saints, for common celebrations such as Marian feasts, for ritual Masses (weddings, baptisms, etc.), for votive Masses, and for various needs. These readings have been selected to reflect the themes of these celebrations.
Since May 19, 2002, the revised Lectionary, based on the New American Bible is the only English-language Lectionary that may be used at Mass in the dioceses of the United States.
The 1970 edition of the New American Bible is used in the Scripture readings and canticles of the Liturgy of the Hours (except the Benedictus, Magnificat, and Nunc dimittis.)
A good place to start is to view the footnotes in the NABRE, which are found at the end of each chapter. They are linked at the asterisks (*) found in the NABRE text. For more in-depth explanations and discussions of Biblical texts, you might wish to consult an approved Bible commentary.
This site posts only the reading listed in the official Liturgical Calendar for the United States. However, the priest celebrating a Mass may have many other choices for readings, including the readings for a saint's feast day, a Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin, or a votive Mass.
The citations for the readings Liturgical Calendar for the United States. You can use the citations to look up the text in a Bible, missal, or Lectionary. The calendar for the upcoming year is usually posted in the autumn.
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Released on March 9, 2011, the, Revised Edition (NABRE) is the culmination of nearly 20 years of work by a group of nearly 100 scholars and theologians, including bishops, revisers and editors. The NABRE includes a newly revised translation of the entire Old Testament (including the Book of Psalms) along with the 1986 edition of the New Testament.
The NABRE is a formal equivalent translation of Sacred Scripture, sponsored by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, using the best manuscripts available. Work on most books of the Old Testament by forty revisers and a board of eight editors began in 1994 and was completed in 2001. The 1991 revision of the Psalter, the work of thirty revisers and six editors, was further revised by seven revisers and two editors between 2009 and 2010. Work on the New Testament, begun in 1978 and completed in 1986, was the work of thirteen revisers and five editors.