The Saint John’s Bible takes on a life of its own wherever it lives – and now, it lives online…
The Saint John’s Bible is thrilled to announce a brand-new website as of April 2025. We’ve eliminated the confusion of…
The Saint John’s Bible would not be what it is today without Carol Marrin’s sure leadership and ability to keep…
Here are some ways that individuals, families, and religious communities of all kinds can observe Lent while building community in…
We invite you to follow this guided exercise with your loved ones to engage in Lenten prayer, contemplation, and to…
Dr. Davis’ class, “Theology From the Inside: Reading Psalms as Prayers of the Heart,” encourages students, some incarcerated and others…
The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Dallas, Texas, commissioned custom ecclesiastical banners inspired by illuminations from The Saint John’s…
The Heritage Program was a proud platinum sponsor of this year’s meeting. Washington, D.C. Inspiration stirred, friends reunited, and big…
The segment, which aired on December 23, 2024, spoke to the power of this ecumenical and interfaith work to unite…
The places – and things – that are special to us deserve homes that are crafted with care. Here are…
An orchestra, a university, and a hospital are just three of the many institutions that use The Saint John’s Bible…
Linda Lovas Hoeschler has been an integral supporter of The Saint John’s Bible since the project’s earliest days but her…
This Christmas, follow this guided exercise with your family to see the story of the Birth of Christ in a…
When Muffy Christen, a benevolent mother, wife, entrepreneur, and daughter of South Dakota passed away in 2019, her family decided…
St. Olaf College, which welcomed a Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible to campus in September 2024, plans to…
Bridget Ker’s work with Ontario, Canada’s Diocese of Hamilton ensures that hundreds of people experience The Saint John’s Bible Heritage…
Ken Krebs, who gifted a Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible to Duke University with his wife Jackie Krebs,…
Suzanne Moore’s work for The Saint John’s Bible is a masterclass in bringing words to life on a page. If…
Eight new institutions welcomed editions of The Saint John’s Bible into their permanent collections during September and October. The Heritage…
The gift, which was given in honor of His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York, marks the seventh…
On September 13, 2024, a Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible that was gifted to His Majesty King Charles…
By The Rev. Dr. John F. Ross, Executive Director of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program. A reflection on the…
Susan Sink, author of The Art of The Saint John’s Bible, is remembered for her intelligence, immense talent, and sharp…
In the second installation of The Women of The Saint John’s Bible series, the Heritage Program features Studio Manager Sarah…
You are invited to reference this collection of online resources for insights on Benedictine life, the creation of The Saint…
The following reflection was shared by Rob Culligan, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Saint John’s University, at a celebration…
It is only appropriate that the first installation of the “Women of The Saint John’s Bible” series should begin with…
Centrally located in the heart of downtown Tallahassee, Florida, St. John’s Episcopal Church serves as a welcoming space for all….
Leaders from Catholic universities share insights and collective wisdom on the transformative impact that a Heritage Edition can have on…
The ink used in the creation of The Saint John’s Bible was made 200 years ago in China. Here’s how…
Since welcoming a Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible in 2016, The University of Dayton has used the work…
Sun’s out, books out! The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program is sharing the ultimate summer reading list. Explore this list…
He was barely 40 years old when he died, yet every practicing Catholic knows his name and can likely recite…
The year 2024 marks the 10-year anniversary of the arrival of the Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible at…
On May 19th, 2024, The Basilica of Saint Mary will dedicate a Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible in…
Learn about the ancient methods of cutting a quill, a practice passed down over eight centuries and used by The…
By Fr. Eric Hollas Our guest writer is Fr. Eric Hollas, OSB, Prior of Saint John’s Abbey. Fr. Eric is…
There are very few people who can say they’ve been involved with The Saint John’s Bible since the very beginning….
On November 5th, 2023, one of 299 Heritage Edition volumes of The Saint John’s Bible found a home in Sarum…
Canterbury, Kent, England The Gospel was proclaimed from a Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible during Canterbury Cathedral’s Easter…
A sacred, ecumenical place dedicated to Benedictine hospitality, contemplative prayer, and collective rest, the Episcopal House of Prayer embraces the…
Eventually, we all face this question: What was the impact of my life? Did I leave the world a better…
Learn proper form for storing, handling, displaying, and sharing your Heritage Edition seven-volume set with Tim Ternes, Director of The…
When asked to write about my experiences with the Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible, I am always hopeful…
See where Heritage Editions of The Saint John’s Bible are landing in communities across the world next. Wondering what the…
Mayo Clinic hospitals, educational centers, and libraries across the United States house volumes of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition…
1: the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter 2: a spare amount or…
Lent invites us to approach the familiar with new eyes. For St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, The…
The roots of The Saint John’s Bible began far before its commissioning in 1998 and even before the childhood dream…
When Rev. Tripp Gulledge, a blind pastor from Texas, experienced The Saint John’s Bible for the first time, he did…
In honor of Meghan Stretar’s first full year working as Assistant Director of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program, Stretar…
Journal entries from Executive Director of the Heritage Program Rev. Dr. John F. Ross as he travels to the birthplace…
From new communities welcoming Heritage Editions to sharing The Saint John’s Bible across the globe, there’s much to look forward…
When Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Dallas, Texas, was gifted a Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible in…
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the commissioning of The Saint John’s Bible with a pilgrimage to some of England’s most…
Imbued with meaning and bound to last centuries, a Heritage or Apostles Edition of The Saint John’s Bible is an…
Hand-written, illuminated manuscripts from medieval times are the precursors of The Saint John’s Bible. Most of them were never finished…
Lambeth Palace, London, England Most religions are brimming with symbols, rituals, and vestments but few so much as the Anglican…
When undergoing a project of the magnitude of The Saint John’s Bible, momentum is created by those individuals whose passion,…
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Commissioning of The Saint John’s Bible with a Pilgrimage to England’s Prominent Institutions of…
By Heritage Program Director Brad Neary Nearly two days have passed since I processed out of Washington National Cathedral’s Great…
On October 15, 2023, Washington National Cathedral received one of only 12 existing Apostles Editions of The Saint John’s Bible….
There are very few individuals who have the honor and privilege of handling the original manuscript pages of The Saint…
The two Universities, recently united under one President, Brian J. Bruess, Ph.D., hosted a joyous and moving celebration of the…
Astronaut and Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei shares wisdom from his trip to the International Space Station (ISS) with an…
Inspired by the infinite beauty of the “To the Ends of the Earth” illumination in The Saint John’s Bible, University…
Brad Neary reflects on his time at Saint John’s University, commemorating his 10th anniversary as Director of The Saint John’s…
JourneyNote: Don’t Forget the “One” Truly I tell you, just as you did it to ONE of the least of…
Learn about the new ways you can enjoy The Saint John’s Bible behind your very own laptop screen. This summer,…
It took a total of 8 years of dedication to complexity, love, and grueling, meticulous skill for some of the…
The Saint John’s Bible, Heritage Edition Program, attends the 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions from August 14th-18th in Chicago,…
The mission of The Saint John’s Bible embodied at the Parliament of the World’s Religions Without realizing it, the rhythm…
Initially drawn to The Saint John’s Bible due to its rich artwork and cultural relevance, St. John’s Episcopal Church’s year-long…
To break through the glass of an isolated age, Dr. Bob O’Connor, Ombuds and Director of The Saint John’s Bible…
It’s summer road trip time! The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program invites you on a road trip across the United…
What making music and reading scripture have in common. Dear friends and stewards of the Heritage Program, My travels this…
By John F. Ross When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. (Acts 2:1)…
Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, Idaho, invites patients and colleagues towards a deeper understanding of community, healing, and spiritual…
A Matrimony of the Old and New: Southern Methodist University’s Exhibition of the Codex Sassoon and The Saint John’s Bible…
On June 4th, 2023, Saint Benedict’s Monastery installed 18th Prioress Sister Karen Rose in the Sacred Heart Chapel at the…
Dear friends and stewards of the Heritage Program, Welcome to our new monthly e-newsletter, Sharing the Word! We’re excited to…
From November 4th to 11th, 2023, The Saint John’s Bible team will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the commissioning of…
First completely handwritten and hand-illuminated Bible to be commissioned by a Benedictine abbey since the invention of the printing press 500…
At 10:30 am on April 7, 2023, students, professors, staff and community members flooded into Pepperdine University’s Stauffer Chapel for…
Trinity Episcopal Church opens doors to the beautiful and what’s beyond. Trinity Episcopal Church in Galveston, Texas, is home to…
Jonathan Homrighausen shares how the use of calligraphy opens up new understandings and cultural connections in The Saint John’s Bible…
Abbot John Klassen shares how The Saint John’s Bible Inspires New Understanding The Right Reverend John Klassen, OSB, PhD, has…
From “A Monk’s Chronicle” by Fr. Eric Hollas, OSB I never met Pope Benedict, but it was just as well….
Christmas 2022 – Family Matters Understanding the Genealogy of Jesus Dear Friends, On behalf of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage…
Pax Christi Catholic Community inspires within and across faith traditions with The Saint John’s Bible. This week Christians light the…
Advent Devotion Week 2 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overtake it. (John 1:5) I…
Advent Devotion Week 1 Advent Greetings, “For unto us a child is born…” What comes to mind when you read…
Rev. Dr. John F. Ross reflects on how the team at Bindtech-Roswell Bookbinding brings the Bible to life Whoever said,…
University of Portland Holds Launch Party for Illumination-Inspired CD On a Monday night in October during midterms, the University of…
Your survey responses are helping us bring the Bible to Life During August 2022, we took steps to more fully…
The Heritage Program Dear Friends, It is with deep gratitude and joy that I offer this mid-year update on the…
A Place of Honor: Baylor University’s Heritage Edition Leads Presidential Processions During Commencement Ceremonies Baylor’s Eric Ames reflects on the…
Wheaton College Celebrates Arts, Faith & Imagination Wheaton College seized a special opportunity for collaboration, discovery, and celebration when the…
Margin of Grace Conclusion Holy Week 2022 Dear Friends & Stewards of The Heritage Edition, We have made our way…
“Moment of Beauty” Week 6: The Raising of Lazarus: Donald Jackson’s illumination of John 11:1-57 offers a stark visual contrast…
“Moment of Beauty” Week 5: Valley of the Dry Bones: Donald Jackson’s rendering of Ezekiel 37: 1-14 re-imagines the gap…
“Moment of Beauty” Week 4: Suffering Servant: Donald Jackson’s searing illumination of Isaiah 52-53 in which the Suffering Servant portrayed…
“Moment of Beauty” Week 3: Out of the Whirlwind He Will Wipe Away Every Tear: Thomas Ingmire’s illumination based on…
“Moment of Beauty” Week 2: Elisha and the Six Miracles: Based on 2 Kings 4-6, Donald Jackson and Aidan Hart…
“Moment of Beauty” Week 1: Creation: Genesis 1:1-2, 4a. As we enter Lent, Donald Jackson’s illumination may remind us that…
An invitation to reflect with Moments of Beauty or Visio Divina Margins on a page are something that we can…
Retreatants Engage The Saint John’s Bible as part of their Spiritual Experience “Your word is a lamp for my feet,…
Dear Friend, It is my honor to greet you and to wish you and yours a blessed holiday season! For…
Parishioners, lay leaders and clergy share the power of The Saint John’s Bible In this engaging video, St. Luke’s Parish in…
“There’s a saying at Saint. John’s that we have irreplaceable people, but they need to be replaced,” says Rob Culligan,…
Maureen and Kevin Crawford want to offer R&R for clergy members Many retirees plan to spend their newfound leisure time…
The Bible is Beautifully Housed in an Interfaith Collection At the Fish Interfaith Center at Chapman University, one can participate…
In travels near and far, the Bible has surpassed expectations Father Eric Hollas, OSB, recalls his first conversation with Donald…
+Two shepherds of the project look back at a historic achievement June 18, 2011, was a historic day for The…
The Saint John’s Bible is a resource for engagement and evangelism What does an endowment mean for a church, and…
Performance features projected illuminations from The Saint John’s Bible In a livestreamed event on April 8, London’s famous St. Martin-in-the-Fields…
Projected illuminations will fill church’s iconic East Window Followers of The Saint John’s Bible who are looking to extend their Easter celebrations…
Susan Sink to present free online reflection on March 17 How do contemporary Christians understand Jesus’ resurrection? What is the…
Developed by the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, this six-unit series allows you to explore the beauty and…
The impact of the handwritten word can transcend our digital world. Today is National Handwriting Day. To help celebrate the…
10th-grade students reflect on the Birth of Christ For the 2020 edition of Christmas Illuminated, we invited students at Visitation…
Gift of the Heritage Edition will benefit generations of retreatants and visitors. On its website, the Benedictine community of Christ…
Tim Ternes demonstrates his approach to sharing the text and illuminations. The Illuminate Series was launched in two parts on…
Tim Ternes will present his insight on sharing The Saint John’s Bible The Heritage Program is excited to announce its…
First presentation will feature Tim Ternes, director of The Saint John’s Bible Because the Illuminate 2020 conference was canceled due…
Saint Luke’s Parish deftly moved Lenten course online in response to the pandemic Saint Luke’s Parish is an Episcopal “community…
Professor Paul Anderson reflects on University’s Biblical and Christ-centered mission. George Fox University celebrates its 125th anniversary with on-campus events,…
A Reflection on Clean Hands, Rituals and The Saint John’s Bible Beyond the formal rituals that play an important role…
The Saint John’s Bible Magnifies Engagement in Streaming Worship As the Covid-19 pandemic disrupts planned gatherings around the world, countless…
Browse this collection for insights on Benedictine life, the creation of the Bible, and more The Saint John’s Bible team…
Free course continues through May 31 As readers of this blog learned two weeks ago, this Lenten season, the McGrath…
Free six-unit course invites participants to encounter Scripture in a new way At first glance, the physical scale of The…
Students and community continually inspired as university pursues full acquisition “Every teacher struggles with silence,” says Mark Reasoner, Ph.D., with…
The Heritage Edition gives the Waco community a point of engagement with the university At some institutions, decision-makers think long…
From his home in Wales, Jackson reflects on the written word Every year, Donald Jackson receives letters and cards from…
Handwritten pages make their way back to Omaha for the first time since 2006 Hosting original, handcrafted folios from The…
With the Heritage Edition on hand, staff and community “want to be a part of it” The decision to host…
The Bible is part of a “living history” at St. Edward’s St. Edward’s University in Texas hosted Fr. Michael Patella,…
After the lead rector’s departure, laypeople charge “headlong” into their Year Faith leaders play some of the most visible roles…
Displays and presentations match the conference’s mission with that of The Saint John’s Bible project The Saint John’s Bible is…
Student, dean, president, author and devotee remembered by the SJU community The Saint John’s community expresses its sympathy for the…
California program donates art supplies to artists behind bars to help them “give back “Artists need to do art to…
International conference to join hosts and owners with key figures More than 100 locations around the world use the Heritage…
Learning how Donald Jackson made the Heritage Edition true to the original and how communities share these works of art…
Six years into ownership, leadership finds new ways to integrate the Word into university life In its sixth year as…
Authors describe the Bible’s role in imagination, reflection and “the relationship of art and healing presence” The Saint John’s Bible …
Support from Saint John’s University “helped open [them] up to new ways of evangelizing” “The first chapter of the Gospel…
For Holy Week, the Heritage Edition provided an understanding of the Bible “on a gut level” Gospel reading during Holy…
How the NY liberal arts college moves from “coexistence to communication to cooperation” to use the Bible Every faith tradition…
“Finding God in all things” means choosing to see the divine, even where its existence is most hotly debated Exploring…
Dr. Anton Koekemoer’s lecture asks audiences to “contemplate the grand scale of the universe” The Saint John’s Bible has inspired…
IWU used The Saint John’s Bible as an “entry point” for meaningful discussion with a diverse student body Among the…
Creating an intersection for campus mission, Catholic identity and community connection Experiencing The Saint John’s Bible alone can be powerful….
A uniquely diverse community was given the chance to study the Heritage Edition in two languages The Bible has been…
The Heritage Edition becomes part of one hospital’s Christmas story The story of the Heritage Edition at Saint Alphonsus Regional…
A year of discovery and illumination with the Heritage Edition Many stories on this blog have featured communities participating in…
“Meaningful” theology and “beautiful” art help The Saint John’s Bible stand out When open, a single volume of The Saint…
A strong Phoenix art community lays the groundwork for appreciating the Heritage Edition One of the best ways of understanding…
More than 6,000 visitors have seen the “communal book” Last week, Saint John’s University celebrated the one-year anniversary of The…
The audiences of The Saint John’s Bible are as varied as its message The Saint John’s Bible continues to ignite…
“No other version of the Bible has accomplished” what The Saint John’s Bible provides to Catholic healthcare Sister Carol Keehan’s…
A Phoenix church experiences the “magnetism” of the Heritage Edition The Rev. Poulson Reed, rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church…
Donald Jackson, Suzanne Moore and more usher a vaunted art form to the artists of the future The power of…
Women’s rights, environmentalism, religious conflict – Jonathan Homrighausen sheds light on them all using illuminations For many, The Saint John’s…
By treating The Saint John’s Bible as universal art, UND Australia helps its traditions avoid becoming “stale” The utility of…
Ahead of their upcoming A Year With The Saint John’s Bible, Saint Luke’s Parish in Darien, Connecticut, featured the Gospels…
A four-year gap only sharpened the parish’s desire to see The Saint John’s Bible return As an Episcopal congregation, Epiphany…
The not-for-profit healthcare system strategized with Saint John’s and took its first step toward a more integrated healthcare experience With…
Heritage Edition helps connect art, faith and creativity in Long Island community The Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City,…
Students and scholars explore artwork for “a global and inclusive perspective on important issues” George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon,…
No two sets of eyes see the same thing in the “beauty of The Saint John’s Bible” Nowhere is the…
The Diocese of Hamilton in Hamilton, Ontario, will celebrate the reception of all seven volumes of the Heritage Edition with…
Catch up on the story and meaning of The Saint John’s Bible with a video series from Creighton University, currently hosting the…
When artistry amplifies scripture, thin spaces bring communities closer to the great design The Heritage Edition offers the opportunity to…
125 years on, Minnesota monastery’s legacy is honored with extensive Heritage Edition tour Hospitality; Stewardship; Respect; Justice. At Minnesota-based Benedictine…
The Saint John’s community fondly remembers Jo (Alice Joan) White, the multi-talented artist known as “the mother of The Saint…
A dramatic debut to the night crew illuminates the heart of healthcare The phrase “so the last shall be first”…
Bugs Helped Build a Bedrock for Bible Bookings Bishop Douglas Crosby knew The Saint John’s Bible had a place in…
How a Year with the Bible turned into something “magical” “When you start the Year with the Heritage Edition, the…
The University of Portland has been one of the most active and creative keepers of the Heritage Edition. Each year,…
Three hospitals in Arkansas are participating in the Year With The Saint John’s Bible program and the first stop is Mercy…
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine in Florida, the site of the first parish church in North America, recently celebrated…
“To the Ends of the Earth” is an illumination you will find on the very last page of the Gospels…
We celebrate locations around the world that have made a home for The Saint John’s Bible. May the spirit of…
One of the most vibrant Bible study programs in the country can be found in Charlotte, North Carolina, at Christ…
The Hill Museum and Manuscript Library (HMML) at Saint John’s University is home to the original manuscript of The Saint…
St. Jerome’s University in Waterloo, Canada, was home to The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition in 2017. As part of…