Lectionary: A very short analysis of its definition, use, and importance in the Church
From the original: Lecionário, o que é e para que serve? In this text, Rev. Moacir Gabriel offers a very short analysis of the lectionary, exploring its definition, use, and importance in the Church. The author addresses the following topics: Definition of Lectionary The term "lectionary" stems from the Late Latin "lectionarium," signifying a collection or selection of readings/lessons. Initially, the term was used in a general context, but over the centuries, it was appropriated by Christianity. Thus, the author points to the following definition: The lectionary is a collection of selected readings from the scriptures (Old and New Testaments) with the objective of teaching, distributed over a three-year cycle. Objective of the Lectionary The primary objective of the lectionary is pedagogical, aiming to transmit the truths derived from the scriptures. Liturgical Year and Lectionary The liturgical year is the means by which different Christian traditions distr...