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Following the directives of Vatican II, a Lectionary, was developed with a three-year three cycle of readings for Sunday and Holy Days to give the faithful a chance to hear as much of the Scriptures as possible. During the weekdays, every Mass has two readings. The first is from the Old Testament or from a letter. During the Easter Season the reading is from the Acts of the Apostles or the book of Revelation. The second reading is from a Gospel. There is a one year cycle of readings for the Gospels, and it is repeated each year. The first reading has a two-year cycle. A different reading is read on alternate years. The first is read on odd numbered years and the second on even numbered. There are special readings for the feasts of our Lord and his mother Mary, for important feasts of the saints, and for special needs and occasions.
YEAR A: The Gospel of Matthew is read.
YEAR B: The Gospel of Mark is read.
YEAR C: The Gospel of Luke is read.
The Gospel of John focuses on the risen life of Christ, so it is read primarily during the Lenten / Easter season and secondarily during the Advent / Christmas season. |
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