I also own the Challoner Douay Rheims with extensive notes; the Navarre Bible collection; have Aquinas' Summa, NT Catena Aurea etc on CD; 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia (bought at used book sale for $15.00), Dom Gueranger's Liturgical Year, Catechism of Perseverance by Abbe Gaume etc etc etc.
I am the same age as Israel and I learned LONG ago that I am on my own in this culture and in this AmChurch.
BTW, here is alink to a site with soem interesting exegesis by converts Scott Hahn and revert Cavins; Catholic Scripture study
I can tell from the knowledge you display. That's an excellent collection, and I'm envious of your encyclopedia purchase!
I am the same age as Israel and I learned LONG ago that I am on my own in this culture and in this AmChurch.
Seems like most knowledgeable Catholics are self-taught. Kind of a sad commentary, isn't it?