Pastoral Aspect As A Lector
Pastoral Aspect As A Lector
LECTOR
A.LECTIONARY AS A
LITURGICAL BOOK
1. Sacred Scripture in Liturgical Celebrations
a.Sacred Scripture is of paramount importance in
liturgical cele brations
b.Proper and effectve reading invites impact and
understanding between readers and
listeners.(the faithful)
c.It makes us more aware of the presence of Christ.
d.It prepares us to be more effective proclaimers
and heralds of the the Good News.
2. Whats is a lectionay?
Contents:readings for the 3 year cycle
a.Sunday: 3 readings
1st –OT
2nd –NT
3rd -Gospel
DIVIDED INTO 3 CYCLES
A- Matthew
B-Mark
C-Luke
Easter season-John
B. Weekdays:
2 readings only
-Year 1-add
-Year 2-Even
The Three Year Sunday Cycle
The most significant change in our current
lectionary is a
Greater number of readings offered in a three
year cycle: Cycle A (Year of Matthew),
beginning on the first Sunday of Advent in
1986, 1989, 1992, etc. Cycle B (Year of Mark)
begins on the first Sunday of Advent in 1987,
1990, 1993, etc. The Year of Luke, Cycle C.
starts on the First Sunday of Advent in1985,
1988, 1991, etc. John’s gospel is used in all
three cycles mainly during Lent and the Easter
season. Passages from the 6th Chapter of John
are used during Cycle B because of the brevity
of Mark’s gospel.
The First Reading
• Touched
• Healed
• Prodded
• Embraced by the voice of our God,Fully revealed in
Jesus ,who continues to grow in you through His
spirit.
Let the reader be aware of the
office he has undertaken and
make every offort and employ
suitable means to acquire that
increasingly warm and living love
and knowledfge of Scriptures that
will make him a more perfect
disciple of the Lord. “John Paul
11”.