Lectionary

A Lectionary is composed of the readings and the responsorial psalm assigned for each Mass of the year (Sundays, weekdays, and special occasions). The readings are divided by the day rather than according to the books of the Bible. Over 70% of the Christian Scriptures (New Testament) is read on Sundays and weekdays, while around 13.5% of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) is read.

This new 2020 edition, although still retaining the official text, has been extensively modified to break up the solid blocks of text that the original lectionary included. It made sense to save space and print an already enormous document in a smaller printed volume. But this decision has not aided the worshipping community.