A Bibliography of Lectionaries and Related Publications

Editions of the Lectionary for Mass (Roman Catholic): Second Typical Edition, 1998-2002.

• Most publishers now subdivide the Lectionary for Mass into four volumes for public liturgical use:
  • Vol. 1 = Sundays and Major Feast Days - Years/Cycles A, B, C
  • Vol. 2 = Weekdays, Year I - odd-numbered years, incl. feasts of saints with "proper" readings
  • Vol. 3 = Weekdays, Year II - even-numbered years, incl. feasts of saints with "proper" readings
  • Vol. 4 = Common of Saints, Rituals, Votives, Various Needs & Occasions
• The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN:
• Lectionary for Mass. 4 vols. Chapel Edition (smaller) - Vol. 1; Vol. 2; Vol. 3; Vol. 4
• Lectionary for Mass. 4 vols. Classic Edition (larger) - Vol. 1; Vol. 2; Vol. 3; Vol. 4
• Lectionary for Mass: Volume 1, Study Edition (paperback)
• Catholic Book Publishing, New Jersey
• Lectionary for Mass. 4 vols. Chapel Edition (smaller) - Vol. 1; Vol. 2; Vol. 3; Vol. 4
• Lectionary for Mass. 4 vols. Classic Edition (larger) - Vol. 1; Vol. 2; Vol. 3; Vol. 4
• Liturgy Training Publications, Chicago:
• Lectionary for Mass – in various sizes and editions
• Lectionary for Mass: Study Edition. Sundays, Solemnities, Feasts of the Lord... 2007.
• Lectionary for Mass: Study Edition. Weekdays, Proper of Saints, Commons... 2007.
• Lectionary for Masses with Children
• 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?).
• Lectionary for Masses with Children (1993) is also available in various editions.

Resources Related to the Lectionary for Mass:

• Bonneau, Normand. The Sunday Lectionary: Ritual Word, Paschal Shape. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 1998.
• Connell, Martin. Guide to the Revised Lectionary. Basics of Ministry Series. Chicago: LTP, 1998.
• Keifer, Ralph A. To Hear and Proclaim: Introduction to the Lectionary for Mass With Commentary for Musicians and Priests. Washington, DC: National Association of Pastoral Musicians, 1983.

Revised Common Lectionary (Ecumenical):

• The Revised Common Lectionary: Consultation on Common Texts. Nashville: Abingdon, 1992.
• Revised Common Lectionary Prayers: Proposed by the Consultation on Common Texts. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2002.
• Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings: Proposed By the Consultation on Common Texts. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2005.

Resources for Training Lectors:

• Wallace, C.Ss.R., James A. The Ministry of Lectors. 2nd Edition. Collegeville Ministry Series. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2004.
• Rosser, OSB, Aelred R. Guide for Lectors. Basics of Ministry Series. Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1998.
• Turner, Paul, and Virginia Meagher. Guide for Lectors. The Liturgical Ministry Series. Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2007. - also in Spanish
• Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers. Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. (Published annually; editions in English and Spanish, for USA and Canada).

Resources for Lectionary-Based Preaching:

• Note: Most of the following are series with three separate volumes for Sunday Cycles A, B, and C:
• Dianne Bergant, C.S.A. The Word for Every Season: Reflections on the Lectionary Readings. New York: Paulist Press, 2008–2009.
• Dianne Bergant, C.S.A., with Richard N. Fragomeni. Preaching the New Lectionary. 3 vols. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1999–2001.
• John R. Donahue, S.J. Hearing the Word of God: Reflections on the Sunday Readings. 3 vols. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2002–2004.
• Dennis Hamm, S.J. Let the Scriptures Speak: Reflections on the Sunday Readings. 3 vols. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1999–2001.
• John J. Pilch. The Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday. 3 vols. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1995–1997.
• John J. Pilch. The Cultural World of the Apostles: The Second Reading, Sunday by Sunday. 3 vols. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2001–2003.
• John J. Pilch. The Cultural World of the Prophets: The First Reading and the Responsorial Psalm, Sunday by Sunday. 3 vols. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2002–2004.
• Barbara E. Reid, O.P. Parables for Preachers. 3 vols. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1999–2001. – also in Spanish translation.
• John Shea. The Spiritual Wisdom of the Gospels for Christian Preachers and Teachers. 3 vols. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2004–2006.
• Gerard Stephen Sloyan. Preaching from the Lectionary: An Exegetical Commentary, with CD-ROM. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2004.
• Don Talafous, O.S.B. Homilies for Weekdays: Year I. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2006.
• Don Talafous, O.S.B. Homilies for Weekdays: Year II. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2005.
• Don Talafous, O.S.B. Homilies for Weekdays: Solemnities, Feasts, and Memorials. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2009.
• James A. Wallace. Lift Up Your Hearts: Homilies and Reflections for the . . . Cycle. New York: Paulist Press, 2004–2006.
• Geoff Wood. Living the Lectionary: Links to Life and Literature. Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2003–2005.

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