This latest edition contains the approved New American Bible text of the Readings for Mass on Sundays, the Paschal Triduum, and holy days for each year. An 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.  Also included are a glossary and pronunciation guide. Bound in a flexible red and yellow cover, this book is an invaluable resource for all lectors or Ministers of the Word.

This latest edition contains the approved New American Bible text of the Readings for Mass on Sundays, the Paschal Triduum, and holy days for each year. An 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.  Also included are a glossary and pronunciation guide. Bound in a flexible red and yellow cover, this book is an invaluable resource for all lectors or Ministers of the Word.

Few things are more publicly embarrassing than stumbling over a word during the readings at Mass. Avoid this mishap by learning the correct pronunciation of hundreds of biblical names with this helpful book! This bestselling guide has been completely updated and expanded to correspond with the new Lectionary. Although containing nearly double the entries of the original edition, this book is still the same convenient size that will fit neatly into your pocket, purse, or out of sight on the Ambo. Every lector should have his or her own copy is this invaluable little book.

Anyone called upon to read from the Lectionary at Mass will appreciate LTP’s Pronunciation Guide for the Lectionary. The easy-to-understand pronunciation aids have been updated to include the names of recently canonized saints and additional words suggested by readers. Knowing how to pronounce the words gives readers the confidence and freedom to be fully present to their ministries—to be a clear channel for God’s Word to the assembly. Providing a copy of Pronunciation Guide for the Lectionary in the sacristy can be a great assistance to weekday readers. Those who lead Bible study groups in parishes would also find this guide invaluable, as well as anyone who loves to read and discuss Scripture.

The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ contains the Shorter and Longer Forms of the Passion for each of the three Cycles A, B, and C (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) for Passion Sunday and the Passion according to St. John for Good Friday, complete in one volume. Also included is a handy calendar listing the cycle to be used for each Passion Sunday for the next several years. Arranged for recitation by several ministers, printed in two colors in large, easy-to-read 16-pt. type, and bound in durable gold-stamped red cloth, this volume is a practical and pastoral resource for Holy Week liturgies.

The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ contains the Shorter and Longer Forms of the Passion for each of the three Cycles A, B, and C (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) for Passion Sunday and the Passion according to St. John for Good Friday, complete in one volume. Also included is a handy calendar listing the cycle to be used for each Passion Sunday for the next several years. Arranged for recitation by several ministers, printed in two colors in large, easy-to-read 16-pt. type, and bound in durable gold-stamped red cloth, this volume is a practical and pastoral resource for Holy Week liturgies.