St. Joseph Handbook for Lectors & Proclaimers of the Word

This edition of the Handbook for Lectors & Proclaimers of the Word contains the approved New American Bible text of the Readings for Mass on Sundays, the Sacred Paschal Triduum, and Holydays for 2022, Liturgical Year C, in which the Gospel of Luke is the primary Gospel proclaimed.

A valuable introduction by well-known author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv. traces the historical tradition of Ministers of the Word, affirms the modern lector within that context, and provides practical tips. The Handbook also contains a commentary to help the lector or proclaimer of the Word to understand the reading being proclaimed, along with Pastoral Reflections.

There are four helpful appendices: Introduction to the Books of the Bible Read in the Three-Year CycleThe Responsorial PsalmGlossary and Pronunciation GuideIndex of Biblical Texts Bound in a flexible blue and yellow cover, the Handbook for Lectors & Proclaimers of the Word is an invaluable resource for all lectors or Ministers of the Word.