I hate getting books for Christmas in general because I’m such a mood reader, and I’ve plastered a fake smile on my face many a time and repeated internally ‘Its the thought that counts.’ as I unwrap a book I will not read.
But the worst one by far, given to me by my own Mother , who I know loves me, when I was fourteen years old! was >!Men are from Mars Women are from Venus.!< I am sitting there horrified thinking what is she trying to tell me? As my sisters are flat on the floor laughing to the point of puking. We eventually came to the conclusion she just saw an attractive cover on a bestseller table and grabbed it. Love to know your terrible gift stories.
It was indeed a generic copy.
That being said, in all honestly, studying the Bible isn’t something I’m that much interested in. I respect it and try to incorporate its wisdom into my thoughts and actions, but for me organized religion was always more of a chore than a free choice.
However, I’m glad that you are passionate about studying theology. My grandma also likes to fill out her free time with such musings, and sometimes she’ll share her thoughts with me, which I always appreciate.
I hope you manage to get a copy of Douay-Rheims!