We have created resources for our Catholic communtiy. These are designed and formatted to be used by individuals, parish gatherings, or small groups.
Many of our resources are FREE and available in both English and Spanish thanks to the generous gifts made by our supporters who beleive in the value of Bible engagement.
“Learn to Pray with the Bible”
Explore the five stages of Lectio Divina, and discover other practical details through this educational brochure.
The Gospels Come to Life: Lectio Divina Readings
Three guided reflections from the Gospels of Mathew, Mark and Luke help us to hear afresh the attractive, surprising, and even shocking claims of Jesus.
Matthew Study Guide
This 10-page PDF is designed to be implemented diocesan-wide, ensuring that every newly initiated diocese member will have read the Gospel of Matthew.
The Bible: Living Dialogue
In “The Bible: Living Dialogue,” Pope Francis, then Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio, engages in a fascinating interfaith discussion with Rabbi Abraham Skorka and Dr. Marcelo Figueroa, a Protestant scholar. The book offers privileged insight into the thinking of Pope Francis and the priorities fueling his papacy—above all, his willingness to listen to and avoid the judgment of those whose deepest convictions differ from his own.
Beyond Trauma: A Catholic Guide to Spiritual First Aid
A CATHOLIC GUIDE TO SPIRITUAL FIRST AID
This small booklet introduces everyone to the impact of trauma, allow them to reflect on the response(s) they may have made to trauma in their own lives, and offers basic spiritual and mental health insights and exercises in moving beyond it.
Parishes seeking to become trauma informed congregations can offer it in print or as a free download for individual use at home, or parish based/virtual small groups.
Healing the Wounded Heart
A five session “mini-course” to help those incarcerated or in re-entry programs become familiar with trauma, the impact it has had on them, and spiritual, physical, and mental exercises to help them move forward.
Catholic Bibles for every walk of life
We offer Bibles for the incarcerated, anyone needing a free Bibles, customized Diocesan Bibles, and digital versions
Incarcerated
Our paperback edition of the Good New Translation includes an inspirational message to the incarcerated from Pope Francis.
There are limited amounts of large print Bibles available for those who are incarcerated and have failing eyesight or are trying to read in dimly lit cell blocks.
For Anyone
Those who cannot afford Bibles can reach out to us for Good News and NABRE versions by downloading and returning this form.
Those wishing to purchase Bibles can check out several Catholic editions on Bibles.com
Diocesan Custom Bibles
We have worked with dioceses like New York, Dallas, Kansas City, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Bridgeport, Newark and others to create diocesan bibles often given out to Confirmation and RCIA candidates, catechists, school teachers, and volunteers. Each custom edition includes a prayerful letter of support and affirmation to the recipient from the bishop. Back cover includes the diocesan shield and A gift from the (arch) diocese of ___________.
Sold at cost. Price varies depending on version and cover.
State of the Bible
This is an annual study capturing the latest level of interest, attitudes, practices regarding the bible and scripture engagement among the American people across denominations. Sponsored by the American Bible Society and conducted by Barna Research.