Lectionary
Lectionary
Introduction
A new edition of the Lectionary will come into use in England and Wales on the First Sunday of Advent 2024.
It will use the English Standard Version - Catholic Edition for the scripture readings and the Psalms and Canticlesfor the Responsorial Psalms.
The Lectionary will be published by Catholic Truth Society. A variety of publishers will provide participation aids.
Lectionary for Mass - Introduction
The Introduction to the Lectionary gives a theology of the Word in the liturgy, a guide to the celebration of the Liturgy of the Word and an overview of the readings in the Lectionary.
Information
- What is the Lectionary?
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is a Catholic edition of the Bible?
- Translating the Bible
Publication
Information about using the Lectionary texts in participation aids and other publications has been sent to publishers. If you are a publisher and wish to receive this information please contact the Liturgy Office.Music
The Lectionary will use the Abbey Psalms and Canticles for text of the Responsorial Psalm. The text of the Responsorial Psalms is available to composers who should contact the Liturgy Office.
To mark the publication of the Lectionary and first use from Advent 2024 the DEpartment for Christian Life and Worship have produced a guide ot composers on the texts of the Lectionary, their use and publication.
Acclamation before the Gospel - Verses
The text of the verses for the Acclamation before the Gospel are available for the Lectionary Volume 1. They are listed in order of Lectionary number. The contents of Volume 1 is also given to help identify the relevant Sunday.
- Lectionary Volume 1: Acclamation before the Gospel - verses (pdf)
- Lectionary Volume 1: Contents (pdf)
Further Resources
For information and resources about Scripture and Liturgy