Examine the New Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic Church
The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture series has been widely acclaimed by leading Catholic scholars and popular Bible teachers. This deluxe boxed set includes special hardcover editions of the four Gospel volumes.
The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students better comprehend the Bible and use it more effectively.
Commentary features include:
● Biblical text from the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
● References to the Catechism, the Lectionary, and related biblical texts
● Theological insights from Church fathers, saints, and popes
● Reflection and application sections for daily Christian living
● Suggested resources and an index of pastoral subjects
Attractively packaged and accessibly written, the CCSS aims to help readers understand their faith more deeply, nourish their spiritual life, and share the good news with others.
The set includes:
The Gospel of Matthew by Curtis Mitch (MA, Franciscan University), St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, and Edward Sri (STD, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome), FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) and Augustine Institute
The Gospel of Mark by Mary Healy (STD, Pontifical Gregorian University), Sacred Heart Major Seminary
The Gospel of Luke by Pablo T. Gadenz (STD, Pontifical Gregorian University), Mount St. Mary's Seminary & University
The Gospel of John by Francis Martin (1930-2017; SSD, Pontifical Biblical Institute), Father Francis Martin Ministries and the Dominican House of Studies, and William M. Wright IV (PhD, Emory University), Duquesne University