CultureSeptember 7, 2026
lectionary
LEK-shuh-ner-ee
Definition
A book or list containing the specific portions of the Bible appointed to be read during public worship on particular days throughout the liturgical year.
Etymology
Derived from the Medieval Latin 'lectionarium', which traces back to the Latin 'lectio', meaning 'a reading' or 'the act of reading'.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the organized set of scripture readings that were selected for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, distinguishing them from other liturgical observances.
Traversing 5 towns: Lessons of a Sunday pilgrimage
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