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Category Archives: General Introduction to the Lectionary
General Introduction to the Lectionary for Mass: A Final Look
We’ve reached the end of our examination of the texts of the General Introduction to the Lectionary for Mass. You can review the whole document online, if you wish. I refer you to the appendices, which include a “Table of … Continue reading
GILM 123-125: Heading, Incipit, Final Acclamation
Wrapping up the final three numbered sections of the GILM, the Church treats with a few small details. First, the “heading” to the Scripture passage, something I don’t find terribly helpful: 123. There is a heading prefixed to each text, … Continue reading
GILM 122: Traditional Titles of Biblical Books
I worked with a priest once who insisted on stating the Pauline authorship of Hebrews. Would that either of us looked more carefully at GILM 122: The traditionally accepted titles for books are to be retained with the following exceptions. … Continue reading
GILM 119-121: Biblical References
How are Scripture passages referenced in the Lectionary? 119. The text reference (that is, to chapter and verses) is always given according to the Neo-Vulgate edition for the psalms. [123] But a second reference according to the original text (Hebrew, … Continue reading
GILM 114-118: Printing a Lectionary
Five short sections that discuss the various publication aspects of a Lectionary. First, a note on psalms and gospel acclamations: 114. The texts for the chants are always to be adjoined to the readings, but separate books containing the chants … Continue reading
GILM 113: A Multi-Volume Lectionary
A few practical notes, from a generation when the CDWDS was more pragmatic in its approach to liturgy: 113. The size of the Lectionary will necessitate editions in more than one volume; no particular division of the volumes is prescribed. … Continue reading
GILM 111-112: Translation
Chapter VI begins with a timely note on the state of translation as it used to be in the good ol’ days: 111. In the liturgical assembly the word of God must always be read either from the Latin texts … Continue reading
GILM 108-110: Solemnities of the Lord, Plus Weekdays
108. On the solemnities of Holy Trinity, Corpus Christi, and the Sacred Heart, the texts chosen correspond to the principal themes of these celebrations. The readings of the Thirty-Fourth and last Sunday of Ordinary Time celebrate Christ the universal King. … Continue reading
GILM 106-107: Other Sunday Readings
Ordinary Time first readings have two purposes: 106. These readings have been chosen to correspond to the Gospel passages in order to avoid an excessive diversity between the readings of different Masses and above all to bring out the unity … Continue reading
GILM 105: Sunday Gospels in Ordinary Time
Sunday gospel readings in Ordinary Time are explained: 105. On the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time the Gospel continues to center on the manifestation of the Lord, which is celebrated on the Solemnity of the Epiphany, through the traditional passage … Continue reading
GILM 103-104: Arranging and Choosing the Texts of Ordinary Time
In Ordinary Time, it’s a matter of counting. Some people prefer “ordinal” or counted time to “ordinary.” The story of salvation is never an ordinary event. But we need some way to make the Nativity cycle and the Ninety Days … Continue reading
GILM 100-102: Easter Season
Easter Sundays (of the season) are organized thus: 100. The Gospel readings for the first three Sundays recount the appearances of the risen Christ. The readings about the Good Shepherd are assigned to the Fourth Sunday. On the Fifth, Sixth, … Continue reading
GILM 99: Triduum
(cue fanfare) The Paschal Triduum: 99. On Holy Thursday at the evening Mass the remembrance of the meal preceding the Exodus casts its own special light because of the Christ’s example in washing the feet of his disciples and Paul’s … Continue reading
GILM 97-98: Lenten Readings
Lent is where we are now, so we get to experience the patterns we worship these days. Sundays first: 97. The Gospel readings are arranged as follows: The first and second Sundays maintain the accounts of the Temptation and Transfiguration … Continue reading
GILM 95-96: Christmas Season
The Christmas season, in brief: 95. For the vigil and the three Masses of Christmas both the prophetic readings and the others have been chosen from the Roman tradition.The Gospel on the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas, Feast of … Continue reading
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