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The basic purpose of the Common Lectionary is to provide over a three-year period a comprehensive reading of Scripture in the Church.

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The purpose of the lectionary is to provide a structured schedule of readings from The Bible for use in worship services. It helps guide the selection of passages for different times of the liturgical year, ensuring a comprehensive coverage of the Bible over a set period.

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What is the purpose of a lectionary?

The basic purpose of the Common Lectionary is to provide over a three-year period a comprehensive reading of Scripture in the Church.


Where can readings for Mass be found in sacramentary or lectionary?

Lectionary


Is a lectionary the same as a Bible?

no a lectionary is a list of reading to be read while a bible is a past story of jesus


What has the author David E Leininger written?

David E. Leininger has written: 'Lectionary tales for the pulpit' -- subject(s): Bible, Common lectionary (1992), Homiletical illustrations, Homiletical use, Lectionary preaching


What is the name of the book which contains the readings for mass?

Lectionary


What has the author James R Wilson written?

James R. Wilson has written: 'Lectionary worship aids' -- subject(s): Common lectionary (1992), Gathering rites, Worship programs


One who reads aloud in church?

In the Roman Catholicism: A Lector; since the person reads from a Lectionary. In the Roman Catholicism: A Lector; since the person reads from a Lectionary.


What is lectionary?

A sequence or list of lections to be read in church services during the year.


First readings always comes from where?

First readings always come fro the Lectionary.


What is the book used at Mass that has Scriptures and Gospels?

Catholic AnswerThe Lectionary contains all the readings for Mass.


What is the lectionary for mass?

The Lectionary is a number of large books which contain all the readings necessary for any Mass. There are usually three volumes that contain the readings for Sundays and Holy Days, and an additional three volumes that contain all the readings for the weekday Masses and various Votive Masses.


Which Spanish-language translation of the Bible is approved for liturgical use at Catholic churches in the US?

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops uses the Mexican Lectionary in the United States, to the best of my knowledge this is the only lectionary which is approved for use in Catholic Churches in the United States who have a Spanish Mass. This lectionary uses a Spanish-language translation of the Bible called "Biblia de América." This is the Bible translation approved by the Mexican bishops and it is available for sale in the US under that title.