THE CATHOLIC LECTIONARY WEBSITE compiled by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.
Links to Other Lectionary Websites
The New American Bible, the Lectionary for Mass, and other resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB):
Bblical Readings for the Catholic Mass - full texts of the readings from the Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (based on the NAB), from the official website of the USCCB.
New American Bible - full texts of the NAB available online, in canonical order; also from the USCCB.
NAB Lectionary Watch - includes a chronology of events leading up to the approval and publication of the new Lectionary; also includes links to some very good articles on the inclusive language issue; compiled by the Catholic Biblical Association
Liturgical Press - one of the main publishers of the Lectionary for Mass, many other excellent resources for liturgy and biblical studies:
Catholic Book Publishing - another main publisher of the Lectionary, in various sizes and editions
Liturgy Training Publications - they also publish the Lectionary, including a less-expensive "Study Edition," and provide many other excellent resources for liturgy, including:
Martin Connell's Guide to the Revised Lectionary (Basics of Ministry Series, 1998).
Liguori Publications - formerly published a CD-ROM of "The Lectionary for Mass: Volumes 1-4" with the 1998 Sunday and 2002 Weekday readings (out of print?).
Lectionary Links for Other Countries, Churches, and Denominations:
Lectionary Texts for Reference and Reflection - tables of readings from the Revised Common Lectionary (Ecumencial version), compiled by the Divinity Library Staff of Vanderbilt University
Lectionary Resources for the Episcopal Church- readings available for download in RTF format (Roman Catholic readings also, but using the NRSV translation); includes tables of readings for Liturgy and Daily Prayer in upcoming weeks, and monthly overview calendars; by Charles Wohlers
The Lectionary Page (Episcopal) - contains "A Liturgical Calendar For Upcoming Weeks" and comprehensive indices; maintained by Kelly W. Puckett
Rosser, OSB, Aelred R. Guide for Lectors. Basics of Ministry Series. Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1998. (out of print?)
Turner, Paul, and Virginia Meagher. Guide for Lectors. The Liturgical Ministries Series. Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2007. - also in Spanish:
On-Line Catholic Resources for Daily/Weekly Bible Readings, Meditations, and Sermons:
The Catholic Calendar Page - contains the readings for Mass, by day, month, or year, for several past & future years; by Bob & Linda Easterbrooks
The Word - reflections on each Sunday's readings from Jesuit-sponsored "America" magazine; currently written by Barbara Reid, O.P.
Homilies.net - Sunday and daily homilies and preaching resources, in English, Spanish, and Bilingual; free service, now provided by World Library Publications.
Celebration Publications - monthly newsletter for presiders, preachers and worship planners (by subscription; from NCR)
Center for Liturgy - materials to prepare for the Sunday readings, incl. general intercessions and music suggestions; from St. Louis University
CyberFaith - weekly newsletter and website with spirituality and faith-related resources, especially for young people; from William H. Sadlier, Inc.
Daily Reflections - from the Office of Collaborative Ministry, Creighton University (Omaha)
The Liturgical Conference - publishers of "Liturgy" and "Homily Service" (also available on-line, by subscription)
Liturgy of the Hours - daily morning and evening prayer, in easy-to-use format; by "Liturgy of the Hours Apostolate"
Living Space - commentaries on the daily readings; from the Irish Jesuits
The Mass - weekly readings, reflections, and liturgical texts from the National Shrine of Saint Ann in Scranton, PA
Meeting Christ in the Liturgy - including "The Word on the Web" with "weekly reflections on the Scriptures of the sacred Liturgy and the Catechism of the Catholic Church"; in English and Spanish; choice of old Roman Rite liturgical calendar (1962) or post-Vatican II liturgical calendar
One Bread, One Body - daily scripture reflections from Presentation Ministries in Cincinnati
Preachers' Exchange - free e-mail and web services from the Southern Province Dominicans (O.P. = "Order of Preachers"); some also in Spanish
This Weekend - scriptural readings, reflections, questions, prayers, etc., from Fr. Patrick Umberger, Plover, WI
Universalis - focusing on the Liturgy of the Hours and the Psalms, but also contains daily Mass readings
Word of God - meditations "to help you prepare for the coming Sunday's radings"; by Fr. John Mole, O.M.I., Canada
Ecumenical Resources for Biblical & Lectionary-Based Preaching:
The Text This Week - "Revised Common Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources for Students, Teachers and Preachers"; an extremely good site with many scriptural resources for each week's readings and each biblical book; by Jenee Woodard
Desperate Preacher's Site - click on their "lections" link, then scroll to any day from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 of the current or past years.
iFindSermons - sermon service with downloadable full-text sermons (topical, holiday, wedding, funeral, etc.) on individual or subscription basis; free newsletter, and hundreds of jokes, quotes, illustrations, sample sermons and Bible study resources.
LectionarySermons and Sermonhelp - no longer published, but archive of over 300 sermons and related resources available for purchase
SermonConnection (subscription) - some general information free; sermons for subscribers only; from Cokesbury (United Methodist)
SermonWriter (subscription)- "Sermon Resources for Lectionary Preaching"; by Richard Donovan
Other Lectionary-Related Links:
Catholic Calendar - monthly overviews, esp. of the saints days, from the Catholic Information Network
Catholic Liturgical Library - good collection of old and new official liturgical documents, including the General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Liturgical Year Calendar - nicely organized interactive liturgical calendar; from "CyberFaith", an e-zine for the Catholic Community, from William H. Sadlier, Inc.
Liturgy Planner On-Line - online version of liturgical planning for every Sunday and Holy Day, RCIA, Children's liturgy, hymn suggestions, articles from U.S. and Canadian Bishops Conferences [commercial site]
Liturgical Studies and Liturgical Music - a very fine collection of links, by Elizabeth Knuth, of the College of St. Benedict & St. John's University, Collegeville
La Chiesa: Liturgia - liturgical calendar, explanations of liturgical seasons, and daily readings
Chinese:
Daily Mass Readings - from the Mission of The Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dallas Chinese Catholic Church)
Latin:
Mass of the 1970 Missal - Latin and English texts in parallel columns (click on "Liturgical Texts" | "1970 Missal"); from "The Catholic Liturgical Library"