The Catholic Lectionary 101: A Treasure for Liturgy and Prayer

“The study of the sacred page, is, as it were, the soul of sacred theology.”

This teaching from Vatican II emphasizes the importance of studying the Scriptures. But have you fully considered how you encounter the Word of God during the liturgy?

Many people study the Bible, but few have examined the careful and beautiful composition of the Lectionary for Mass. Even if you have undertaken such a careful examination, imagine doing so anew with an expert guide like Fr. Felix Just, S.J.

In this 18-lecture course, Fr. Just explores the structure and contents of the Lectionary, examines its history and development, and suggests ways you can use it more fully. The content will be valuable not only for people already involved in liturgical ministries but also for anyone who wishes to become more familiar with the Lectionary and the liturgical year.

Fr. Just will address all your questions about the Lectionary, including What is the Lectionary for Mass? How was it developed? How is it related to the Bible? How are the biblical readings for each liturgical season selected and arranged? And How could you benefit from using the Lectionary outside of the liturgy, in other spiritual and pastoral ways?

By better understanding of the power and beauty of the Lectionary, you’ll enjoy the gift of being able to use it more regularly and fully throughout the liturgical year.

Your Free Electronic Study Guide! When you order this course, we will send you a free electronic study guide that you can access in 3 convenient ways:

1) You can check your order confirmation email. It will include a link that enables you to download your guide.
2) The back of your program package also contains a copy of this link. You can access your guide by simply entering this URL into your browser.
3) Your case of CDs or DVDs will contain a copy of your electronic guide on CD. Simply insert this disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive to access your guide.