Have You Seen the New Ave Notetaking Bible?

As we prepare for our Bible Study Book Club, we've done a pen test with this beautiful new Bible from Ave Maria Press.

When we announced our Bible Study Book Club, which will begin May 12, 2021, we introduced the brand-new Ave Notetaking Bible. It's available in two binding styles: clothbound hardcover, which is navy blue with gold embossing, and premium imitation leather, brown with gold embossing. The Bibles are completely identical on the inside, and each version comes packaged in a pretty slipcase to keep the edges from becoming shelf-worn. The cases are beautiful gift packaging -- even if the gift is for yourself.

Some striking features of this Bible include essays at the front and back of the Bible that help introduce the Old and New Testaments, offer insight on the Bible's message of covenant and unity in salvation history, and provide practical tools to help you build the habit of regularly reading and engaging with the Bible. Two dark-blue ribbon bookmarks help you keep your place.

You'll also find helpful footnotes in the margins of each page, with correlations to the Catechism of the Catholic Church plus other study notes. I've been fangirling over the Milo font, which is not only pretty but easy on the eyes.

And because this is a notetaking Bible, the paper is thicker and more durable than most Bibles. You're supposed to be writing in it, so grab your favorite pen and start taking some notes.

Because people have asked what pens are best for writing in the Ave Notetaking Bible, I did a pen test on the very back page of my Bible. I have two mugs filled with pens on my desk, so I tried one of each.

I had best results with the Pilot Precise V5 RT rollerball pen (this was the best by far!), Staedtler Triplus Fineliner felt-tip markers, Sharpie Pen fine-point felt-tip markers, PaperMate InkJoy 0.7 gel pens, and Zebra mildliner highlighters. Ballpoint pens leave more of an imprint on the paper, which to me is more annoying than ink ghosting through.

I definitely recommend that you take a moment to try out each of your favorite pens in a hidden spot (like that back page) and find out what works for you!

Tell us your favorite way to take notes in your Bible!

Do you:

• write down your thoughts about what you read in Scripture
• write prayers or prayer intentions
• draw or doodle
• decorate your Bible with stickers and more
• use colored pencils, markers, or highlighters
• include the date with your notes

More about this Bible on this week's Catholic Momcast

Be sure to listen to this week's episode of the Catholic Momcast: Danielle is chatting with Sarah Christmyer about Bible study and how to use the notetaking Bible!

Copyright 2021 Barb Szyszkiewicz
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