Edited by Dr. Paul Thigpen - My Daily Catholic Bible: New Testament, NABRE

My Daily Catholic Bible

My Daily Catholic Bible

New Testament

New American Bible Edition

Edited by Dr. Paul Thigpen

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Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible with Revised New Testament 1986, 1970, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

NEW TESTAMENT

Nihil Obstat: Stephen J. Hartdegen, O.F.M., L.S.S.

Censor Deputatus

Imprimatur: James A. Hickey, S.T.D., J.C.D.

Archbishop of Washington

August 27, 1986

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Contents

An Invitation to the Scriptures

Ignorance of Scripture, observed St. Jerome, is ignorance of Christ. Jesus Christ is Himself the Word of God made flesh (John 1:14), and in reading the Scriptures we can encounter Him in all His power, wisdom, and glory.

My Daily Catholic Bible: The New Testament is intended to help you get better acquainted with our Lord by reading the entire New Testament of the Bible through in one year. To make that challenge less daunting, the text is broken down into small, bite size readings, one for each day. You dont have to start on January 1; just begin reading on any day of the calendar year, and twelve months later, youll have made your way through all twenty-seven books of the New Testament.

This edition of the New Testament is not intended to provide commentary or other study helps; you can find those aids in abundance in other places. It simply gives you a workable plan for reading the Scripture all the way through, a few chapters at a time. Nevertheless, we offer here one special feature that may help you in your reflection: a quote for each day from a Catholic saint (including those not yet fully canonized, but designated by the Church Venerable or Blessed). Wherever possible, the quote comes from one of the saints whose memorial is observed that day (also noted). If it is a feast of the Church, the quote has to do with that special occasion. Otherwise, the quote is simply a profound thought to ponder throughout the day.

Like the Bible, the writings of the saints are so extensive that they may seem daunting at first to those who approach them for wisdom. So we offer from this rich, inexhaustible treasury a single gem each day for your spiritual profit. Some quotes will crystallize and confirm what you may already know, such as the words from St. Jerome already cited. Others may surprise or puzzle you: for example, St. Brigids wish for a a great lake of ale for the King of Kings (February 1). Either way, all these saintly thoughts bear careful consideration, given the lives of great holiness in which they were rooted. At the same time, we encourage you to ask the saint who is quoted to pray for you as you read the scriptural texts. The saints loved the Scripture and took it to heart, so they no doubt desire to help you deepen your understanding of it and apply its truths to your everyday life.

If on some days the readings seem a bit dry, dont give up. Some parts of the Scripture are more immediately helpful than others, and eventually, the big picture will emerge. Keep reading: Youll be hiding Gods word in your heart (see Psalm 119:11), someday to be brought to mind again when its application will be more evident.

The biblical text used here is from the New American Bible. The saints quotes come from a variety of sources, though you can find most of them and countless more in A Dictionary of Quotes from the Saints (Ann Arbor, MI: Servant, 2001).

Jesus Christ waits to meet you again and again in the pages of this sacred Book. His saints are eager to help you find your way to Him there. If you seek Him in Scripture and prayer every day, and you persevere in your search for a year, I guarantee you will encounter Him in ways you never dreamed of before, and you will never be the same again.

Dr. Paul Thigpen
Editor

January 1

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
World Day of Prayer for Peace

A gentle maiden, having lodged God in her womb, asks as its price: peace for the world, salvation for those who are lost, and life for the dead.

St. Peter Chrysologus

Matthew 1

1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

2 Abraham became the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. 3 Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram, 4 Ram the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon, 5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse, 6 Jesse the father of David the king.

David became the father of Solomon, whose mother had been the wife of Uriah. 7 Solomon became the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asaph.8 Asaph became the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, Joram the father of Uzziah. 9 Uzziah became the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. 10 Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amos, Amos the father of Josiah. 11 Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers at the time of the Babylonian exile.

12 After the Babylonian exile, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13 Zerubbabel the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor, 14 Azor the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud, 15 Eliud the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob, 16 Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Messiah.

17 Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian exile, fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah, fourteen generations.

18 Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the holy Spirit. 19 Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. 20 Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. 21 She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: