This e-book edition features a fixed layout displaying page spreads that match the popular print edition and is perfect for viewing on a desktop computer. If you prefer an experience as similar as possible to the printed version of Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word, this is the recommended edition. The e-book edition is perfect in this time of social distancing when effective practice and proclamation of Scripture is essential. As assembly members continue to experience Mass in a variety of ways, they still encounter the Lord through the Word proclaimed—at home through live streaming, or in a church while socially distanced. Whether preparing readings for live-streamed or in-person Masses, Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word continues to help and inspire readers and provides the tools they need to proclaim the Word at Mass, or simply reflect at home with a greater understanding of the readings. Workbook provides: The Sunday readings in large print for practice Proclamation suggestions for emphasis in bold text Commentaries that provide background and explain the meaning of the reading The Responsorial Psalms for meditation and context For almost forty years, Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word has helped those who proclaim the Word of God at liturgy prepare for their ministry. We hope you find the e-book edition helpful in your ministry.

Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word® provides the continuing instruction, advice, and support that readers need. It assists them in preparing their assigned reading on specific occasions, and when they read the resource every week as a way of reflecting on and learning about the Scriptures, it strengthens their proclamation skills and deepens their spiritual lives. This resource contains the readings in large print for practice (with suggestions for emphasis in bold), commentaries that give background and explain the meaning of the reading, margin notes with pronunciation help and tips for proclamation, and the Responsorial Psalms for meditation and context. Workbook's introduction offers an orientation to this ministry of the Word and an overview of proclamation skills.

Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word® When lectors, readers, and proclaimers of the Word need the most trusted, accurate, and user-friendly tool to help them prepare for the Sunday readings, they rely on Workbook. For over 30 years, Workbook has provided confidence to lectors and readers, giving them vital tools to feel prepared in their ministry as proclaimers of the Word. Workbook provides: -Full, large-print text of the first, second, and Gospel readings approved for use in the United States, and the responsorial psalm for context -Annotated pronunciation aids adjacent to the word in question—a helpful way to build skill and confidence -Proclamation advice with notes on pacing and tone -Commentaries by Scripture scholars for the first, second, and Gospel readings that provide historical, theological, and liturgical context -Bolded text, indicating where stress and emphasis can be placed within the reading -Ongoing formation when studied each week Proclaiming the Word of God is a vital ministry in the Church. Workbook provides the needed context, ease-of-use, and guidance that those who read at Mass need in order to proclaim with confidence and clarity. When lectors, readers, and proclaimers of the Word read confidently and with conviction, the Word of God enlivens the parish community and the lives of its members.

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‘Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away’ (Luke 21:33) At the weekday Eucharist we read from sections of all four gospels in the course of the liturgical year. The reflections in this book are based predominantly on the gospel readings for the weekdays of the coming liturgical year, 2021/22, with occasional references to the first reading. They follow the sequence of the weeks of the calendar year, beginning on the 29th November, Monday of the first week of Advent. In the course of the liturgical year, the gospel readings present us with a significant selection of the words and deeds of Jesus from all four gospels. In and through these gospel readings we encounter the living word of the risen Lord to his church. There is rich fare here to nourish our faith life and to help us to grow in our knowledge and love of the Lord. These short reflections attempt to listen to the Scripture passages on their own terms, while showing how they can continue to speak to our church and our world today. Many people feel drawn to basing their prayer on the Scriptures, in particular the gospels. It is hoped that these reflections will serve as a help to prayer for people of faith. They may also be of service to priests who seek to offer a short reflection on the gospel reading of the day to their parishioners. In parishes where, from time to time, there is a Liturgy of the Word in place of Mass, the Minister of the Word might read the corresponding reflection after the gospel reading. On most week days, the same readings are proclaimed in the church throughout the world in the setting of the Eucharist. To read and reflect upon the readings for the weekdays of the liturgical year is to go on a spiritual journey with the universal church.