Bible in Irish—free on the internet The 1981 translation of Bible into Irish, ‗An Bíobla Naofa,‘ is now available on the internet. It can be downloaded to a computer for use with dedicated Bible software, viewed online in pdf format, or to a mobile phone, at www.anbioblanaofa.org With a desire to see the Bible in Irish used more widely, and with the publisher‘s (Mons. Pádraig Ó Fiannachta, ‗An Sagart‘) similar generosity in allowing it to be free of charge, Colin Glen Christian Fellowship has converted the existing CD-ROM contents into Bible software formats. It can still also be purchased in print and on CD-ROM.
An Bíobla Naofa (The Holy Bible) book cover
There are several advantages to viewing ‗An Bíobla Naofa‘ with free Bible software, eSword. For example, viewing verses in Irish and English at the same time can be a great aid in learning Irish, and even in the medium of Irish (see image). More Bible translations are available in other languages, e.g. Polish, Spanish, Chinese. Other features include commentaries, dictionaries, maps, cross-references, search capabilities and saving personal study notes. ―The Bible has been a source of inspiration and faith in Ireland from the era of Celtic Christianity up to the present day. While it has only been available in print in the Irish language in recent centuries, the release of ‗An Bíobla Naofa‘ on the internet is a significant step forward in making God‘s Word more widely accessible in the Irish language,‖ says project leader John Duffy.
e-Sword software with Irish and English translations of
Whether it is for Bible reading, or just 1 John 15-17, using the Irish language interface option. finding a favourite Bible verse in Irish, visit www.anbioblanaofa.org
Hope
The ‗Rise‘ sculpture (nearing completion, below) at the start of the M1 symbolises the rising of the sun and new hope for Belfast‘s future.
Life in Belfast has been getting better over recent years. But the future that God offers is better still. God himself promises his followers that he will ―wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death, or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.‖1 What a wonderful hope to look forward to. Receiving this blessing will be such a contrast, that it will be similar to when the trapped miners in Chile emerged to the bright warmth of the sun.2 In the meantime, God comforts and strengthens his children as they look forward in hope. 1
Rev 21:4,
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Mal 4:2
Info:
We are a non-denominational Christian Fellowship in West Belfast. We aim to be relevant to the culture of our own local community. We have no formal links to other churches or organisations. Sunday services Join us for Sunday worship services: 11am—12.15. Everyone welcome. Ring for details including location, or see the website calendar for more info. ‘Open House’ Bible Evening Join us as we look into the Bible to see what God is saying to us, and how it is relevant to our lives today. Everyone is welcome - just turn up, or ring for more details. Every Monday 7.30-9.30 pm. Women’s Bible Group Join us as we chat and discuss a topic or passage from the Bible together over tea. Fridays 11.00am—12.30 during term time. Everyone welcome. ‗Open House‘ and Women‘s Bible studies and prayer meetings are at 42A Cloona Park. Contact:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/ Béal-Feirste-United-Kingdom/ Colin-Glen-Christian-Fellowship/ 150390148365533
John and Elaine Duffy 42A Cloona Park, Upper Dunmurry Lane, Belfast, BT17 0HH (028) 90600323 johnduffy@cgcf.ie www.cgcf.ie
Photo credits: P1; SpreePiX (Bob Geldof), P2; Charlie Chalk (van der Sar), P3; Paul Ford (Jesus), P4; Rise (John Duffy)
View current and past copies of Crosstalk at our bilingual website: www.cgcf.ie