Roman Missal: Lectionary I – Proper of Seasons, Sundays in Ordinary Time / 2009 Reprint by Second Vatican Council

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Harper Collins, 2009 Reprint
• Language: English

Summary:

Summary of the Lectionary

This lectionary is a reprint of the "Ordo Lectionum Missae Editio Typica Altera," originally published by Typis Polyglottis Vaticanis in 1981. It is an authoritative text for the liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church, specifically designed for Sundays in Ordinary Time and the Proper of Seasons, which dictates the scriptural readings for each Sunday and feast day.

Ecclesiastical Approvals

• Concordat cum originali: John P. Dewis affirms that this edition is in accordance with the original.
• Imprimatur: Granted by Rt. Rev. Philip Harvey VG, OBE, Bishop in North London, Westminster, and Most Rev. Michael Harty, Bishop of Killaloe, on 18 June 1981, signifying the Church's approval for publication.

Importance of the Text

The lectionary is a critical component of the Roman Missal, providing a structured guide to the liturgical year. It is an essential resource for clergy and laypersons alike, facilitating the orderly proclamation of the Word of God throughout the liturgical calendar.

This reprint by Harper Collins ensures that the enduring legacy of the Second Vatican Council's liturgical reforms remains accessible to English-speaking congregations, preserving the richness of the Church's liturgical traditions.

This edition of the Lectionary is based on the Ordo Lectionum Missae Editio Typica Altera, Typis Polyglottis Vaticanis 1981.

Concordat cum originali: John P. Dewis.

Imprimatur: Rt. Rev. Philip Harvey VG, OBE Bishop in North London, Westminster 18 June 1981, Most Rev. Michael Harty, Bishop of Killaloe, 18 June 1981.