A Bible perfect for every-day use with the full Catholic text in an easy-to-carry size. Pope Francis has said of the Bible, “Take it, carry it with you and read it every day: It is Jesus himself speaking to you in it!”* This beautiful edition of the Catholic Bible invites you to read Scripture daily and hear the voice of Jesus. Small enough to carry with you to work or school, yet exceptionally readable thanks to the special typeface designed exclusively for the NRSV, the  Catholic Bible, Personal Size Standard Edition  is perfect for all who desire to spend time in the Word of God. About the NRSV : Renowned for its balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV is a trustworthy translation appropriate for personal spiritual formation and in the academy. This Catholic Edition of the NRSV bears the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church and is approved for private use and study by the Catholic faithful.  Features: Complete Catholic Bible  with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church Anglicized text  utilizing British English spelling and grammar within the text Durable Smyth-sewn binding  lies flat in your hand or on your desk Full-color maps  are a visual representation of the locations where key events take place in the Bible Two double-sided satin ribbon markers  so you can easily navigate and keep track of where you were reading Presentation page  allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Reading plans  guiding you through the entire Bible in a year Praying with the Bible  article walking you through different approaches to help connect your heart to Scripture Dictionary-concordance  are useful tools to look up any word’s definition as well as its occurrences throughout the Bible Words of Christ in black  for a reading experience that is easy on your eyes throughout Scripture Gilded page edging Exclusive  9.5-point Catholic Comfort Print ®  typeface  created specifically for Catholic Bible Press by 2K/DENMARK type foundry * Angelus, St. Peter’s Square, April 6, 2014 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used by permission.