A Trusted Liturgical Resource for Blessings Outside Mass

The Shorter Book of Blessings is a compact, clergy-ready edition of the full Book of Blessings, containing all the blessings that are celebrated outside of Mass. Designed for practical use in parish ministry, it gives priests, deacons, and other ministers a well-organized, easy-to-use reference for the many occasions when a blessing is called for beyond the liturgy of the Mass.

Published by Catholic Book Publishing, this edition uses the New American Bible (NAB) translation for all Scripture readings, ensuring full conformity with the Catholic liturgical Lectionary. Each blessing is set in clear sense lines and printed in two colors for easy reading and navigation during ministry.

Why You'll Love It

• Compact, handy-sized format makes it easy to carry to homes, hospitals, schools, and other ministry settings
• New American Bible (NAB) translation throughout, in full conformity with the Catholic liturgical Lectionary
• Two-color printing with sense-line formatting helps celebrants read and proclaim blessings clearly and confidently
• Elegantly bound in black, gold-stamped bonded leather for a dignified, durable appearance
• Covers only blessings celebrated outside Mass, keeping the content focused and immediately useful for parish ministry
• Carefully arranged for the celebrant, reducing preparation time and supporting smooth, reverent ministry

Product Details and Specifications

• Book Title: Shorter Book of Blessings
• SKU: 565-13
• ISBN: 9780899425665
• Publisher/Vendor: Catholic Book Publishing
• Scripture Translation: New American Bible (NAB)
• Binding: Black gold-stamped bonded leather
• Print: Two-color printing with sense-line formatting
• Content: Blessings celebrated outside Mass
• Language: English

Who This Makes a Good Gift For

• Priests and deacons seeking a practical, portable blessings resource
• Parish ministers and lay ecclesial ministers involved in blessing rites
• Seminarians preparing for ordained ministry
• Parish offices and sacristies stocking liturgical reference materials
• Clergy ordination gift or anniversary of ordination gift
• Catholic schools and religious education programs with ministry formation needs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Shorter Book of Blessings and the full Book of Blessings?
The Shorter Book of Blessings contains only the blessings that are celebrated outside of Mass. The full Book of Blessings is a more comprehensive volume. This shorter edition is designed for portability and focused parish use.

What Scripture translation is used?
All Scripture readings in this edition use the New American Bible (NAB) translation, in conformity with the Catholic liturgical Lectionary.

Is this book approved for use in Catholic liturgical ministry?
Yes. This edition is published by Catholic Book Publishing and uses the approved NAB translation for liturgical use. Always confirm current liturgical norms with your diocese for specific ministry contexts.

What does the binding look like?
The book is bound in black bonded leather with gold stamping, giving it a dignified appearance appropriate for liturgical and ministerial use.

Is this a good ordination gift?
Yes. The Shorter Book of Blessings is a thoughtful and practical gift for a newly ordained priest or deacon, as it is a resource they will use regularly in parish ministry.

Where is this published?
This book is published by Catholic Book Publishing, a trusted publisher of Catholic liturgical and devotional resources.

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