The New American Bible, the Lectionary for Mass, and related resources:
Daily Biblical Readings for the Catholic Mass - full texts of the readings from the Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (based on the NABRE);
from the official website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
New American Bible - full texts of the NAB available online, in canonical order; also from the USCCB.
Introduction to the Lectionary for Mass (2nd Edition, 1981) - complete text available here, or see also a Brief Outline
Spanish/Español: Ordenación de las Lecturas de la Misa: Prenotandos (PDF file)
General Instruction of the Roman Missal (Third Typical Edition, ET 2011) - revised official English translation from the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship.
see also General Instruction of the Roman Missal (prevous edition, 1975) - from EWTN
"Gather Faithfully Together": A Guide for Sunday Mass - the inspiring and visionary 1997 Pastoral Letter of Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archbishop of Los Angeles.
Liturgical Press - one of the main publishers of the Lectionary for Mass, many other excellent resources for liturgy and biblical studies:
the revised Lectionary is available in various formats: "Classic Edition"; "Chapel Edition"; and "Study & Ceremonial Editions"
Catholic Book Publishing - another main publisher of the Lectionary, in various sizes and editions
the Lectionary for Masses with Children (1993) is also available.
Liturgy Training Publications - they also publish the Lectionary, including less-expensive "Study Edition," and provide many other excellent resources for liturgy, including: Martin Connell's Guide to the Revised Lectionary (Basics of Ministry Series, 1998).
the Lectionary for Masses with Children (1993) is also available.
Liguori Publications - formerly published a CD-ROM of "The Lectionary for Mass: Volumes 1-4" with the 1998 Sunday and 2002 Weekday readings (out of print?).
Revised Common Lectionary (Ecumencial version) - compiled by the Divinity Library Staff of Vanderbilt University
Lectionary Resources for the Episcopal Church - readings available for download in RTF format (Roman Catholic readings also, but using the NRSV translation); includes tables of readings for Liturgy and Daily Prayer in upcoming weeks, and monthly overview calendars; by Charles Wohlers
The Lectionary Page (Episcopal) - contains "A Liturgical Calendar For Upcoming Weeks" and comprehensive indices; maintained by Kelly W. Puckett
Comments: Commentaries on the Revised Common Lectionary - by Chris Haslam, from the Anglican Diocese of Montreal
Lift Up Your Hearts - Worship & Spirituality Site of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Revised Common Lectionary (United Methodist) - includes suggestions for hymns to use with each Sunday's readings
Effective Lector - good practical tips for lectors; by Edward Horodko
Lector's Notes - "Close Look at Upcoming Sunday Readings, Focusing on the Lector's Proclamation"; by Greg Warnusz
Proclaiming Tips - part of the "Lector Training and Development" website; by Denise C. Thompson
The Catholic Lector - "Training Articles and Resources"; by George Miller
The Lector at Mass - pertinent excerpts from the GIRM; compiled by the USCCB Liturgy Office (also in Spanish)
Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers. Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. (Published annually by LTP; editions in English and Spanish, for USA and Canada)
More BOOKS for Lector-Training - on my Lectionary Bibliography page
The Catholic Calendar Page - contains the readings for Mass, by day, month, or year, for several past & future years; by Bob & Linda Easterbrooks
Daily Gospel Reflections - from Bishop Robert Barron
Daily Meditations - from Fr. Richard Rohr and others at the Center for Action and Contemplation
Daily Reflections - from the Office of Collaborative Ministry, Creighton University (Omaha)
Association of Catholic Priests (Ireland) - publishes Sunday Resources and Weekday Resources
Catholic Homilies - collects online homilies from a variety of priests
Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations - written by Don Schwager
"Feed Your Soul" Gospel Reflections - by Matthew Kelly and Allan Hunt, from Dynamic Catholic
Homily Helps - from the Oblates of St. Frances de Sales, North American Provinces
iBreviary - an APP for the Liturgy of the Hours, but also contains all the Lectionary and Mass texts
The Liturgical Conference - publishers of "Liturgy" and "Homily Service" (also available on-line, by subscription)
Liturgy of the Hours - daily morning and evening prayer, in easy-to-use format; by "Liturgy of the Hours Apostolate"
Living Space - commentaries on the daily readings; from the Irish Jesuits
The Sunday Mass - website related to weekly TV broadcast; from Passionist Communications
One Bread, One Body - daily scripture reflections from Presentation Ministries in Cincinnati
Pencil Preaching - brief daily reflections, by Pat Marrin, National Catholic Reporter
Preacher Exchange - free e-mail and web services from the Southern Province Dominicans (O.P. = "Order of Preachers"); some also in Spanish
Sacred Space: Your Daily Prayer On-Line - pray at your computer, with many different lanugage choices; produced by the Irish Jesuits
Sunday Scriptures - from Catholic News Service
The Sunday Website - materials to prepare for the Sunday readings, incl. general intercessions and music suggestions; from St. Louis University
The Story and You: Sacred Conversations - reflections by Kathy McGovern; also in Spanish: La Historia y Usted
Today's Good News - from the Dominicans of Ireland
Torch - Homilies from the Dominican Friars of England, Wales, & Scotland
Universalis - focusing on the Liturgy of the Hours and the Psalms, but also contains daily Mass readings
The Word - reflections on each Sunday's readings from Jesuit-sponsored "America" magazine
The Text This Week - "Revised Common Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources for Students, Teachers and Preachers"; an extremely good site with many scriptural resources for each week's readings and each biblical book; by Jenee Woodard
Sermons & Sermon - Lectionary Resources - lots of good links with preaching resources, compiled by Rev. Richard J. Fairchild
Desperate Preacher's Site - click on their "lections" link, then scroll to any day from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 of the current or past years; ecumenical, founded by Frank Schaefer
iFindSermons - sermon service with downloadable full-text sermons (topical, holiday, wedding, funeral, etc.) on individual or subscription basis; free newsletter, and hundreds of jokes, quotes, illustrations, sample sermons and Bible study resources.
Sermonhelp - no longer published, but archive of over 300 sermons and related resources available for purchase
SermonWriter (subscription) - "Sermon Resources for Lectionary Preaching"; by Richard Donovan
Catholic Online: Saints and Angels - extremely large collection of biographies of saints
Introduction to the New Lectionary - brief excerpts and links, compiled by "American Catholic Press"
James Kiefer's Christian Biographies - short reports on many saints of the liturgical calendar
Liturgical Lectionaries and Calendars - part of the "Resources for Catholic Educators" website, by Gilles Côté
Liturgical Seasons - introductory explanations, from Sadlier Religion
Liturgy Planner Online - online version of liturgical planning for every Sunday and Holy Day, RCIA, Children's liturgy, hymn suggestions, articles from U.S. and Canadian Bishops Conferences [commercial site]
When Will It Be Read - an index of Bible texts keyed to the Sunday readings (of the Episcopal Lectionary), by Rev. Richard Losch
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