Scripture Backgrounds for the Sunday Lectionary, Year A Calendar layperson—to participate in the ministry

layperson—to participate in the ministry of consolation: to care for the dying

Obsequie un calendario a quienes reciben la Primera Comunión y a los candidatos al sacramento de la Confirmación

Foreword by Mark R

Ideas for celebrating other rites and customs

Servir en la liturgia es un privilegio gozoso

Scripture Backgrounds for the Sunday Lectionary, Year A Calendar layperson—to participate in the ministryThis resource offers invaluable commentary on the Lectionary readings for Year A (including the Responsorial Psalm) for Sundays, holydays of obligation, and feasts and solemnities that may occur on a Sunday. Written in a pastoral tone, it offers historical critical background on each of the readings and underscores their relevance to life today. Thematically related quotations from major Church documents are included with each Scripture background to