Publisher's Synopsis
"We urgently need to grow in our knowledge and love of the Scriptures and of the risen Lord, who continues to speak his word and to break bread in the community of believers" Pope Francis
What is happening to the Lectionary and why?
The lectionary is changing as part of the continuing process of revising liturgical translations. The process began with the Roman Missal in 2011 and has continued to work through all the other liturgical rites.
What translation will the new Lectionary use?
The new lectionary will be using the English Standard Version - Catholic Edition of the Bible and the Abbey Psalter.
What effect will the changes have on the readings?
The changes are intended to make the biblical translations more faithful to the original languages, using better and more up-to-date biblical scholarship and to use a text which is more proclaimable and where suitable more inclusive.
When are the changes taking place?
The Lectionary, which includes the scripture readings for Mass and the sacraments, will come into use in Catholic parishes in England & Wales and in Scotland from Advent 2024.
What is CTS publishing to help priests and people with the new Lectionary?
CTS has been chosen by the Bishops' Conferences to publish the official Ritual editions of the Lectionary for England and Wales and Scotland. These ritual editions will be the only editions authorised for use in these territories.
CTS is also publishing ESV Gospels, The Abbey Psalter Psalms and Canticles, new musical settings of the responsorial psalms and explanatory and training texts for readers and the faithful. Details can be found in the second part of the brochure.
Beauty and Durability
Ambo Edition:
Bound in deluxe padded bonded leather - with gold blocking front back and spine
Ribbed spine gives greater durability to the binding and ensures that the volume will lie flat and keep its shape.
Gilded page edges and multiple liturgically coloured ribbons (2 in volume I and 5 in volumes II-IV)
All volumes come with a rigid cloth bound slip case that will ensure the longevity and durability of lectionary volumes when they are not in use.
Paper: 65gsm Ivory low reflectivity high contrast and low show-through FSC sustainably sourced paper
Text Typeset in updated specially modified version of stone font with rubrics in red.
Music: Newly set music included for Gospel Sequences.
Chapel Edition:
Bound in skivertex imitation grained leather - with gold blocking front back and spine
Strengthened spine gives greater durability to the binding and ensures that the volume will lie flat and keep its shape.
Colour Sprayed page edges and multiple liturgically coloured ribbons (2 in volume I and 5 in volumes II-IV)
All volumes come with a rigid Geltex long fibre paper bound slip case that will ensure the longevity and durability of lectionary volumes when they are not in use.
Paper: 50gsm Ivory low reflectivity high contrast and low show-through FSC sustainably sourced paper
Text Typeset in updated specially modified version of stone font with rubrics in red.
Music: Newly set music included for Gospel Sequences.
Study Edition:
Bound in cloth with gold blocking front back and spine
Strengthened spine gives greater durability to the binding and ensures that the volume will lie flat and keep its shape.
Multiple liturgically coloured ribbons (2 in volume I and 5 in volumes II-IV)
Paper: 45gsm primalux white high contrast and low show-through FSC sustainably sourced paper
Text Typeset in updated specially modified version of stone font with rubrics in red.
Music: Newly set music included for Gospel Sequences.
Updated texts
A fully up to date Proper of Saints with new saints and up to date National calendars for England, Scotland and Wales.
Index: Fully indexed with page numbers and lectionary numbers for all Biblical references, Psalms and Feasts including national propers.
Four Volumes
The new Lectionary is now divided into 4 volumes
- Sundays, Solemnities, Feasts of the Lord.
- Weekdays: Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time (weeks 1-9), Lent, Easter.
Proper of Saints: December - May, Commons. - Weekdays: Ordinary Time (6-34).
Proper of Saints: June - November, Commons. - Ritual Masses, Masses for Various Needs and Occasions, Votive Masses, Masses for the Dead.
