The Shorter Book of Blessings is a handy-size edition of the larger Book of Blessings that includes only the blessings that are celebrated outside Mass. It contains the New American Bible translation for all Scripture readings to ensure conformity with the Catholic liturgical Lectionary. This handy liturgical resource is printed in two colors, with each blessing set in easy-to-read sense lines and carefully arranged for the celebrant. The Shorter Book of Blessings is bound in flexible brown simulated leather. 576 pages. 4-3/8" width x 6-3/4" height. INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON ENGLISH IN THE LITURGY by Catholic Book Publishing.