Informative... Reliable... Accessible First published more than a quarter century ago, The Catholic Bible: Personal Study Edition has long served readers eager for a reliable, accessible guide to lead them into the biblical text. Thumb-indexed for convenience, this third edition is fully revised and augmented with new study aids such as in-text essays on topics that enhance one's reading of the text. The "Reading Guides" that come before the text of the New American Bible Revised Edition - the translation used in the great majority of U.S. Catholic parishes - provide a concise, accessible overview of each individual book of the Bible, leading readers through the backgrounds, characters, and messages of all the books and their implications for our lives today. Lay people - individuals or members of study groups - students, and general readers will all find essential information in a form that is easy to use and organized for quick reference.

Informative... Reliable... Accessible First published more than a quarter century ago, The Catholic Bible: Personal Study Edition has long served readers eager for a reliable, accessible guide to lead them into the biblical text. Thumb-indexed for convenience, this third edition is fully revised and augmented with new study aids such as in-text essays on topics that enhance one's reading of the text. The "Reading Guides" that come before the text of the New American Bible Revised Edition - the translation used in the great majority of U.S. Catholic parishes - provide a concise, accessible overview of each individual book of the Bible, leading readers through the backgrounds, characters, and messages of all the books and their implications for our lives today. Lay people - individuals or members of study groups - students, and general readers will all find essential information in a form that is easy to use and organized for quick reference.

Being sent as pastor to a new parish can be one of the most challenging parts of ordained ministry. Whether it is your first pastorate or your third, the move can be stressful. And you-the new pastor-have perhaps the most influence in creating a smooth transition process.

"Navigating Pastoral Transitions: A Priest's Guide" gives you a proven, practical process for getting off to a great start. This guide helps you explore the psychological pressures and the moments of spiritual growth in the transition process. It also gives you invaluable suggestions for working with your predecessor and managing staff and parishioner expectations.

"Navigating Pastoral Transitions: A Priest's Guide" will help you make a successful transition into your new parish. This guide is designed to be used with "Navigating Pastoral Transitions: A Parish Leader's Guide" and "Navigating Pastoral Transitions: A Staff Guide."